About the role
General Summary of Position:
The Susan and Alan Solomont School of Nursing (SSON) at the University of Massachusetts Lowell seeks a full-time, non-tenure track clinical faculty member who is a family nurse practitioner (FNP). This is an open rank position at either the assistant, associate, or full clinical professor rank based on experience in higher education. This position requires an on-campus presence. We seek applicants recognized for teaching expertise, clinical scholarship, ability to work with diverse populations, and excellent oral and written communication skills in English. This is a 9-month, full-time benefited position.
A growing, dynamic, and well-regarded school established in 1968, the Solomont School of Nursing enrolls over 550 nursing students in BS, RN to BS, Master's, Doctor of Nursing Practice, and PhD in Nursing programs and has 20 full-time faculty members. NCLEX-RN pass rates and NP certification exam pass rates consistently exceed 90%. The School's diverse research portfolio includes research in health disparities, correctional worker health, occupational health, pediatrics, and women's health.
Clinical faculty are expected to teach 9 credits per semester. Faculty in the School often teach across programs, including in the undergraduate and graduate programs. The SSON has two tracks in the nurse practitioner program, including family nurse practitioner and adult gerontologic primary care. Faculty also participate in the supervision of Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) projects. All faculty in the School are expected to engage in service to the School, College, and University, commensurate with rank.
We seek applicants recognized for clinical practice experience in primary care and outpatient ambulatory settings and experience working with diverse populations of patients and students. The candidate may be appointed at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level, depending upon qualifications.
The Solomont School of Nursing is located within the Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences (ZCHS), a vibrant, welcoming, and supportive community of 68 faculty and over 2000 students. The ZCHS prepares professionals and scientists in a wide range of health science fields including biomedical, pharmaceutical and nutritional sciences, physical therapy and exercise science, and public health. Faculty research within ZCHS ranges from laboratory research to clinical interventions and community-based projects and there is a supportive culture of interdisciplinary research across the College. Research programs with significant funding and vibrant community partnerships and engagement opportunities enrich and support our educational programs. The College is a leader in interprofessional education, research and practice opportunities for faculty and students.
The University of Massachusetts Lowell, located about 30 miles northwest of Boston in the high-tech corridor of Massachusetts, is a diverse public research university enrolling nearly 17,000 students. Approximately 48% of undergraduates identify as being from diverse backgrounds and 43% are first-generation college students. UMass Lowell has experienced dramatic growth in research funding, total endowments, and student enrollment over the past ten years, and was recently ranked the #1 public university in Massachusetts by the Wall Street Journal for the second time, and the #1 public university in New England for return on investment. It is a Carnegie Community-Engaged university, and a Carnegie Research 1 university, conducting more than $120 million in sponsored research annually.
UMass Lowell is committed to increasing diversity in its faculty, staff, and student populations, as well as curriculum and support programs, while promoting an inclusive environment. We seek candidates who can contribute to that goal and encourage you to apply and to identify your strengths in these areas.
Minimum Qualifications (Required):
- Candidates must hold an earned clinical doctorate in nursing (DNP), or a research doctorate in nursing (PhD) or a related field from an accredited institution
- Candidates must hold an active, unencumbered RN/NP license; Massachusetts RN/NP license is required prior to the start of the employment
- Active, national APRN certification
- RN/APRN experience in the United States
- Teaching experience in four-year University/College institutions
- Family nurse practitioner (FNP) with relevant clinical experience in primary care, ambulatory settings
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with supervision of DNP scholarly projects
- Experience teaching online courses
- Previous regional or national presentations
- Previous peer reviewed publications
- Active involvement/leadership in national organizations
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position is full-time, benefited and a Massachusetts Society of Professors/MTA/NEA union position. Formal minimum for Clinical Instructor is $75,000, however, anticipated salary range of $88,000 - $158,000, based on clinical rank and qualifications.
Initial review of applications will begin on November 9, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. The position may close once an adequate number of qualified candidates have been received.
Please submit a CV, cover letter, teaching statement/philosophy, writing sample or publication, and names and contact information of three references.