| The School of Health Sciences at Merrimack College in North Andover, Massachusetts is
seeking an outstanding and highly motivated faculty member to join our newly established
bachelor of science in nursing program. We invite applicants to become part of our inaugural
nursing program as part of the dynamic School of Health Sciences, established in 2017.
Applications for a tenure-track(Assistant/Associate Professor) or non-tenure track
(Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor) 10-month contract faculty position in nursing are now
being requested. Merrimack College recently opened a state-of-the-art Nursing Center. This
space includes 6 simulation labs, 2 classrooms; 2 debrief rooms, 15 faculty offices and 2 large
student collaborative spaces. One of our strategic goals is to become an inclusive campus.
Merrimack College is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek candidates with a
demonstrated ability to work with students across a broad range of social and personal identities
and perspectives and a commitment to prepare students to serve a diverse population. We
particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented groups.
Description: The ideal candidate should be highly experienced and skilled in undergraduate
mental health nursing curriculum and course development, NCLEX preparation and testing, and
clinical and didactic instruction in the mental health field. Experience in simulation development,
implementation and evaluation would be a plus. Candidates will be expected to teach
undergraduate courses in the areas of mental health, and other courses based on expertise;
advise students; contribute to curriculum and policy development, CCNE accreditation selfstudy,
governance and evaluation of all nursing program components.
Qualifications:
The Full-Time Nursing Faculty must satisfy the following minimum qualifications:
1. Master’s degree in nursing required for the non-tenure track; a PhD in nursing or related
field required for tenure-track;
2. Current/unencumbered Massachusetts state RN license, healthcare provider CPR and
immunizations as recommended by the Massachusetts Department of Health.
3. A minimum of two years of full-time experience in mental health nursing, or its
equivalent, within the last five years and evidence of clinical competence in the area of
clinical instruction required for non-tenure track; additionally nursing education teaching
at the college level preferred for tenure track.
4. A defined program of research that is outstanding for the individual’s career stage
(required for tenure-track position).
5. Outstanding record of professional service commensurate with career stage;
6. Excellent clinical skills in nursing (or related fields) to support clinical education.
7. Understanding of healthcare disparities and disparate needs of historically underserved
communities.
8. Evidence of a commitment to diversity in research, education, and in clinical practice.
Application materials should include only: a letter of application that clearly indicates the
applicant’s specialization area; a curriculum vitae; contact information for three references; and a
teaching statement.
Statement on Our Mission
Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution of higher education committed to building a culturally and racially diverse community. Our mission is to enlighten minds, engage hearts and empower lives and is inspired by our Catholic faith and the Augustinian tradition of seeking truth through inquiry and dialogue.
Merrimack College seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to Merrimack’s Augustinian mission and values and advance our work in the area of diversity, equity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups. All candidates should describe in their application previous experience related to equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as how they will engage in fostering a culture that supports our Augustinian mission, our Catholic faith and our values of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Application materials should include:
Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position, citing experience relevant to the qualifications and including experience with, and commitment to, our Catholic Augustinian mission, our values, and our desire to be a more diverse, equitable and inclusive institution of higher learning.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Name and contact information for three references.
Teaching Statement
This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check.
Required Vaccinations & Remote Work:
Unless otherwise stated above, this is an on-campus position. This is not a remote or hybrid position as employees are essential in order to provide a fully on-campus, residential college experience for our students and the community.
Merrimack College currently has a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. Students, faculty and staff are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19.
About Merrimack College:
The only Catholic, Augustinian institution of higher education in New England, Merrimack College is a private, independent, coeducational institution with more than 5,000 undergraduates and graduate students from 32 states and 37 countries, and comprises schools of liberal arts, science and engineering, health sciences, education and social policy, and business. The college’s 260- acre campus is approximately 25 miles north of Boston in North Andover and Andover, Massachusetts. Merrimack is a Master’s Colleges & Universities/Medium Programs institution in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Merrimack is one of the fastest growing educational institutions in the country and has steadily climbed up U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Best Colleges, coming in 46th out of 170 schools ranked in the Regional Universities North category in 2020. Merrimack is also listed as one of the top 10 most innovative schools and placed 35th for best undergraduate teaching programs among schools in the U.S. News category.
Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. |
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