Description
Job Summary

The MGH Institute of Health Professions School of Nursing invites applications for a 0.5 FTE (12 month) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) grant-funded faculty position. Successful board-certified FNP candidates will provide community-based clinical teaching with the Impact Practice Center Nurse-Led Mobile Service program for pre-license and advanced practice nursing students. We are interested in faculty with a diversity of experience, thought, and practice relevant to the Institute’s research, teaching, and clinical missions and have a strong interest in educational excellence and innovation to prepare nurses for the health care workforce. Faculty are expected to be actively engaged in the scholarship of discovery, teaching and learning, or practice/application.

About MGH Institute of Health Professions

MGH Institute of Health Professions (IHP) is a graduate school in Boston that provides entry-level and post-professional programs in Nursing, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Genetic Counseling, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistant Studies. A PhD and Master of Science in Health Professions Education and a PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences were added in recent years to meet a rising demand for highly educated health care professionals, educators, and researchers. Integrating classroom learning with research and clinical experience, the Institute grants doctoral degrees, master's degrees, awards certificates of advanced study, and offers continuing education to practicing professionals.

The IHP is the only degree-granting affiliate in Mass General Brigham (MGB), the largest private employer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Institute has been recognized multiple times by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College to Work For.” As a leading health sciences educational institution, MGH Institute provides its more than 1600 enrolled students with outstanding academic programs, many of which are ranked among the best in the nation.

The IHP Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion agenda includes an organization-wide anti-racism initiative to think boldly about race and bring together all members of the IHP community to broadly address systemic racial injustice and oppression. The plan seeks to create a supportive and inclusive campus environment and better support the diverse communities the school serves. This initiative dovetails with the Institute’s commitment to hiring diverse employees committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

About the School of Nursing

The School of Nursing offers an accelerated BSN program, an entry-level and post-professional Master of Science in Nursing, a Certificate of Advanced Study, and the Doctor of Nursing Practice, one of the first DNP programs in the country.

The SON faculty includes outstanding educators and researchers, many of whom are recognized nationally and internationally for their clinical and scholarly excellence.

The Master of Science in Nursing placed in the top 30% of nurse practitioner programs according to the most recent rankings by U.S. News & World Report. The Doctor of Nursing Practice is ranked second in Greater Boston by U.S. News.

Qualifications
Qualifications

• Candidates with a doctoral degree in nursing or a related field preferred.
• Prior teaching experience in community health or primary care.
• Candidates who are active in research and/or clinical practice are preferred.
• Candidates must be eligible for licensure in Massachusetts and certified family nurse practitioner.
• Candidates must possess a commitment to scholarship and must demonstrate excellent technological, interpersonal, and collaborative skills.
• Exceptional applicants with a master’s degree in nursing and 3-5 years of family health nursing will be considered.

Applications

If you are interested in joining the School of Nursing at MGH Institute of Health Professions, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three professional references. The application review process will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Rank and salary are competitive and commensurate with education, professional background, and experience.

The MGH Institute of Health Professions is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff. We welcome nominations and applications from individuals who would bring diversity of experience, thought, and practice to the Institute’s research, teaching, and clinical missions. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.

This position is a 100% grant funded position with an end date of 6/30/2026.

Primary Location: MA-Charlestown-MGH IHP
Work Locations:
MGH IHP (MGHCharlestownIHP)
36 First Avenue
Charlestown, 02129


Job: Teaching/Faculty
Organization: Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)
Schedule: Part-time
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Limited Term / Per Diem
Job Posting: Oct 6, 2022