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Faculty, School of Nursing (Adult Health), Full-Time, Tenure-Track, Fall 2023

Employer
Salem State University
Location
Salem, Massachusetts
Salary
Competitive and commensurate with education and experience

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Faculty Jobs
Health & Medical, Nursing
Position Type
Tenured & Tenure-Track
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Overview:

The undergraduate nursing program at Salem State University is seeking applicants for a full-time, tenure-track, nine-month contract faculty position in adult health nursing to begin in the Fall 2023. The School of Nursing seeks faculty members who are dedicated to educational excellence, thrive in a student-centered nursing program, and have a strong interest in preparing a nursing workforce ready to meet the many challenges of today’s health care environment.

Collegiality, student success, teaching excellence, collaboration, initiative, continuous improvement, and accountability are qualities highly valued in our organization. We seek colleagues who share are values and have a strong desire to be part of our community.

Salem State University values, celebrates and appreciates diversity in all its forms and endeavors to create a space that reflects the campus community population which it serves. Our students come to Salem State University from 38 states and 48 countries and reflect the demographics of the greater Boston community in which we live. We are passionate about providing an experience for them and our fellow staff and faculty, where everyone can feel supported while they explore, learn, and celebrate their identities, similarities, and differences. We welcome you to come celebrate with us and become a member of our community.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Candidates are required to perform duties in accordance with the MSCA contract. Duties include teaching, advising, scholarship and contributions to continuously improve the department and university. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. The position is subject to available funding.

Faculty are expected to contribute to policy and curriculum development in the School of Nursing, and collaborate on all components of the systematic evaluation plan.

Required Qualifications:

A master of science in nursing (MSN); a minimum of 5 years of clinical experience; evidence of expertise in adult health nursing. Candidates must possess or be eligible for Massachusetts RN license.

Preferred Qualifications:

An earned doctoral degree in nursing or a related discipline; evidence of beginning program of research; experience in the development of undergraduate nursing curriculum, knowledge in instructional technologies, program development and evaluation; and experience in and enthusiasm for teaching and mentoring in a multi-racial, multi-ethnic environment with students from diverse backgrounds. Previous teaching experience at the college/university level is strongly preferred.

As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Salem State University seeks to enrich the faculty/librarian ranks by actively encouraging candidates whose lived and scholarly experiences directly address issues regarding the health, welfare, and representation of Latinx populations in the United States. Candidates who meet this strongly desired qualification should present documented activities in Latinx-related teaching, scholarship/research, and service, including community-based endeavors in each of these three areas.

Working Conditions:

Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodation information or requests please email eo-hr@salemstate.edu.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please apply online and attach curriculum vitae, cover letter and (unofficial) transcripts.

Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university. Internal candidates are not subject to a background check. 

This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.

Please note all newly hired staff and faculty, will need to be in compliance with Salem State University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement.

EEO Statement:
Salem State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Persons of color, women, and persons with disabilities are strongly urged to apply.

Please Note: If there is no application deadline associated with a position, it may be removed at any time and additional applications will not be accepted.

Organization

Salem State College is a comprehensive, publicly supported institution of higher learning located 21 miles north of Boston. Salem State is a community of learners which, in light of its commitment to teaching, research, and scholarship, fosters the intellectual, aesthetic, and personal development of its members. In the service of the citizens of the Commonwealth and members of the larger global community, Salem State is committed to the discovery and transmission of knowledge.salem_state_college_ma2.gif

To accomplish its broad based mission, Salem State adheres to the principle that quality teaching must be supported by the research and scholarship of its faculty. Recognizing the developmental needs of students, the college provides opportunities for personal growth through a variety of academic and student life programs, services, and other activities.

In order to provide the foundation for lifelong learning and development, each of Salem State's programs is grounded in the tradition of a liberal education. Because Salem State seeks to build a community that includes all ages, races, and socioeconomic backgrounds, it offers baccalaureate and graduate degree programs responsive to the needs of a wid

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e spectrum of individuals as well as to the needs of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. These programs are offered throughout the year and include day, evening, and weekend classes.

Additionally, as a cultural, artistic, and educational focal point of the North Shore, Salem State is committed to providing diverse experiences, including a broad range of non-credit programs, for the benefit of the wider community.

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