Assistant Professor, Nursing -Tenure Track

About Fitchburg State University:

Fitchburg State University, located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, is a public institution dedicated to integrating high-quality professional programs with strong liberal arts and sciences studies. Founded in 1894, the university now has more than 30 undergraduate programs and 22 master's degree programs, and 7,000 full and part-time students. We invite you to learn more about us and how we can help you achieve your educational goals.

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Job Description:

Fitchburg State University, in partnership with the national search firm Scott Healy & Associates, invites applications and nominations for the position of Assistant Professor/Nursing Tenure Track. Fitchburg State University seeks a collaborative faculty member for this full-time, 9-month benefited position. This role involves teaching in a dynamic undergraduate nursing program, including classroom, clinical, and simulation responsibilities. Additional duties include curriculum development, program evaluation, academic advising, scholarly activities, and participation in department initiatives. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. There are currently two tenure track openings in the Nursing Department. A candidate's experience will determine if the successful candidate is offered the Assistant or the Associate Professor title in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.

Responsibilities:

• Teaching workload (24 semester hours of credit of instruction per school year), and preparation for classroom instruction.
• Teaching nursing content to undergraduate nursing majors.  This includes an average of 4-6 hours of class/lectures per week and two days a week of clinical supervision in on-campus labs and/or in hospital and outpatient settings.
• Provide student assistance including academic advising.
• Participate in curriculum review and development, program reviews and student outcomes assessment.
• Attend university functions, including commencement; convocation; and faculty, committee and departmental meetings.
• Participate on university committees as assigned.
• Participate in scheduled orientation and registration programs.
• Continuing scholarship and professional activities, which may include contribution to the content of the discipline, participation in or contribution to professional organizations and societies, public service and contributions to the professional growth and development of the university community.
• Opportunities to teach summer, winter term, online and undergraduate and graduate evening courses. 

Requirements:

• Earned doctorate; candidates currently enrolled in doctoral programs may be considered.
• Specialty in Mental Health or Chronic Illness.
• Unencumbered Licensed Registered Nurse in Massachusetts (or eligibility).
• Ability to teach nursing content to undergraduate nursing students.
• Ability to integrate appropriate technology and software in teaching.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching, demonstrated teaching experience appropriate to the level of appointment, and evidence of scholarly/creative activity.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse student body.
• Ability to perform research and publications that will engage undergraduate students.
• Ability to satisfactorily pass a check by the Criminal History Systems Board (CORI) as well as a completed background check satisfactory to the university.
• Ability to perform all duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Curriculum design experience.
• College teaching experience.
• Experience in simulation and competency assessment, CHSE certification.
• Experience serving diverse, multi-cultural populations.

Additional Information:

The Department of Nursing at FSU is providing students with the best possible education to prepare them for the demands of professional nursing at all practice levels. The department's mission is to prepare professional nurses capable of meeting societal healthcare needs in a variety of settings. With a faculty that nurtures respect for diversity, social responsibility, and a commitment to excellence, the department utilizes collaborative and interactive teaching methods to build a strong foundation for the practice of holistic nursing. The department offers a BS in Nursing, LPN to BS in Nursing, RN to BS in Nursing (online), MS in Forensic Nursing (online), Forensic Nursing Graduate Certificate, as well as 3 minors. The department is Ranked #1 by EduMed as Top Online Nursing Programs in Massachusetts for the RN to BS in Nursing Online.

Application Instructions:

All correspondence relating to the position of Assistant Professor/Nursing Tenure Track at Fitchburg State University should be directed in confidence to the University's executive search consultant:

Danan Tsan, Vice President

Scott Healy & Associates

[email protected]

A complete application should include the following:

• Cover Letter outlining your interest and qualifications for the position;
• Updated CV;
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy;
• Three (3) professional references with title, institutional affiliation, email address and direct phone numbers. (No references will be contacted without written permission from the candidate.)

Applications received by May 16, 2025 will receive priority consideration. The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Fitchburg State University is committed to diversifying its workforce.  We strongly encourage women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply for the advertised position.

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