About the role
Job Description
The University of Massachusetts Boston Department of Nursing within the Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences (MCNHS) welcomes qualified applicants to join our diverse community as part-time Nursing Clinical Instructors (an adjunct, non-tenure track faculty position)
Qualifications
- Current, unrestricted registered nursing (RN) licensure in the state of Massachusetts or eligibility to obtain one.
- A minimum of three years of clinical experience in nursing, Enrollment in a graduate nursing program, or a Masters degree in nursing, or a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) or a Doctorate in Nursing Practice or a PhD in Nursing.
- Previous teaching or precepting experience working with diverse student populations in various healthcare settings (preferred).
- Certification in a nursing specialty relevant to the teaching area (preferred).
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver direct clinical instruction and supervision of patient care with prelicensure undergraduate nursing students in one or more specialty areas.
- Identify, assign, and supervise patient care experiences to maximize student learning opportunities.
- Develop and implement evidence-based teaching strategies to enhance clinical learning experiences and promote clinical judgement.
- Evaluate student performance, review clinical assignments, provide timely, constructive feedback, and document progress
- Collaborate with faculty and clinical partners to ensure alignment with course objectives, program outcomes and accreditation standards.
- Collaborate with the clinical coordinator and clinical partners to address student concerns, implement remediation or clinical alerts when needed
- Serve as a mentor and role model for students, demonstrating professional excellence and ethical practice.
- Maintain current knowledge of clinical best practices, trends in nursing education, and healthcare innovations.
- Additional responsibilities include participating in faculty meetings, required orientations, and agency credentialing, with other duties assigned to support student success.
Employment Details
- Schedule: Semester-based scheduling, aligned with clinical and programmatic needs.
- Location: Clinical and community health sites in eastern Massachusetts, a virtual or on-campus orientation and occasional on-campus meetings and teaching requirements.
- The expected compensation for this position ranges from $7,500 to $15,000 per semester. The actual pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on the number of FTEs the instructor is assigned. The specific pay for this position will be determined by the University based on the consideration of all relevant factors when and if it decides to extend an offer of employment.
Application instructions
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. All inquiries will be handled confidentially. To apply candidates should submit a resume and a brief cover letter that includes a summary of their clinical practice.
For more information, please contact the Lead Clinical Coordinator:
- Professor Michelle Doucette (michelle.doucette@umb.edu)
UMass Boston expects to pay within an approximate range between $7500 and $30,000 for this position.
The specific pay for this position will be determined by the University based on the consideration of all relevant factors when and if it decides to extend an offer of employment.
UMass Boston is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact HR@umb.edu or 617-287-5150.