Category:: Part-time Faculty
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Department:: Academic Affairs - Nursing & Allied Health
Locations:: Lowell, MA
Posted:: Mar 29, 2021
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Part-time
Position ID:: 129428

About Middlesex Community College:

Middlesex Community College (MCC), established in 1970, provides access to affordable education for a diverse community from all ethnic backgrounds and identities, preparing individuals for success and lifelong learning. We promote academic excellence, provide workforce development opportunities, and empower all learners to become productive and socially responsible members of our local and global communities.

The College provides a broad range of services that are essential to attract, reward, and retain talented faculty and staff. The MCC community promotes a culture of inclusion in which our employees feel supported and empowered to best serve our diverse student population. We are proud to offer our classes on both the Bedford and Lowell campuses, as well as a robust online course offering. MCC is committed to transforming lives as we educate, challenge, and support all students as evident in our strategic plan.

As an Affirmative Action employer, MCC strongly encourages members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence to apply.

Job Description:

Title: Part-Time Nursing Clinical and Lab Faculty

Unit: DCE

Department: Nursing

Reports To: Dean of Nursing & Allied Health

Date: March 29, 2021

General Summary: The Middlesex Community College Nursing Program seeks to fill various part-time clinical and lab faculty positions at all levels of the program. The need is for faculty members dedicated to excellence and able to work inclusively with students of diverse identities and backgrounds. Our part-time nursing faculty are knowledgeable and creative professionals who have demonstrated commitment to meeting the diverse learning needs of our students. Courses may include Fundamentals of Nursing, Pediatrics, Gerontology and/or Medical /Surgical Nursing for the Summer and Fall 2021 semesters. Clinical and lab classes meet on a variety of days that may include Saturdays.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Facilitate Learning:

Create an environment in classroom, laboratory and clinical settings that facilitate student learning and achievement of desired cognitive, affective, and psychomotor outcomes.

2. Facilitate Learner Development & Socialization:

Help students develop as nurses and integrate the values and behaviors expected of those who fulfill that role.
Promote employability skills and impress upon each student the importance of exhibiting appropriate conduct in the work setting.
Be available to support students.

3. Use Assessment & Evaluation Strategies:

Use a variety of strategies to assess and evaluate student learning in the classroom, laboratory and clinical settings, as well as in all domains of learning.

4. Function within the Educational Environment:

Align and deliver course content in accordance with program/college/Board of Nursing policies and procedures, as well as accreditation standards.
Prepare and teach each course from syllabus consistent with program framework and course descriptions/outcomes.
Maintain and submit accurate records of student data by the deadlines determined.
Maintain academic standards consistent with a professional Nursing degree program.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Hold a current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license in good standing.
• Possess a Master's degree in Nursing. Consideration will be given to those candidates with a Bachelor's degree in nursing and necessary qualifications as outlined in the Massachusetts Board of Nursing Regulation [244CMR 6.04(2)(b) 3]
• Possess a minimum of 2 years of full-time experience in nursing or its equivalent within the last 5 years.
• Evidence of clinical competence in the area of clinical instruction.
• Maintain expertise appropriate to teaching responsibilities.
• Ability to work well with and to be sensitive to students, faculty and staff of diverse identities such as sexual orientation, socioeconomic level, cultural, race and ethnic backgrounds, including those with different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and learning abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual skills
• Teaching experience in an academic setting
• Master's degree in Nursing Education

Additional Information:

Salary: The Adjunct Faculty salary range is determined in accordance with the DCE Collective Bargaining Agreement. For more information on DCE Salary Steps and Lab Ratio, see Article XIV of the DCE Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Start Date: Summer 2021 or Fall 2021

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply online by submitting:

Cover Letter
Resume
Names and contact information for three (3) professional references

Pre-Employment Requirements:

The College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Candidates for employment should be aware that all Middlesex Community College students, faculty, and staff are required to be fully vaccinated. Accordingly, initial employment is dependent upon receipt and verification of full vaccination status records; details of how to fulfill vaccine record verification requirements will be provided during the hire and onboarding process. Please review the College's COVID-19 Vaccine Policy for Employees for more information.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI/SORI) request.

Middlesex Community College only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Human Resources at careers@middlesex.mass.edu.

Middlesex Community College strives to make the application and interview process accessible for all applicants but understands that applicants may still encounter barriers due to ability, language, or technology. If we can make the process any more accessible for you, contact Human Resources at 781-280-3549 or careers@middlesex.mass.edu.