Open Rank, Non-Tenure Track, Nursing

Overview The Department of Nursing seeks to hire dynamic, motivated and highly professional full-time faculty to serve as integral members of the nursing faculty team in our Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Program. Applications for non-tenure track (Full/Associate/Assistant Clinical Professor) faculty positions in nursing are now being requested. This is a 9-month faculty contract position in the Department of Nursing. The ideal candidate should be highly experienced and skilled in undergraduate nursing curriculum, course development, NCLEX preparation and testing, clinical and didactic instruction and student remediation in nursing. Experience in simulation development, implementation, and evaluation would be a plus. Candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate courses in the areas and courses based upon expertise; advise students; contribute to curriculum and policy development, CCNE accreditation, MA BORN regulation self-studies, governance, and evaluation of all nursing program components. Merrimack College seeks candidates with a demonstrated ability to work with students across a broad range of social and personal identities and perspectives. The Department of Nursing is housed in the state of the art Nursing Center at Merrimack College. This space includes 7 simulation labs, a classroom; 2 debrief rooms, faculty offices and large student collaborative spaces. Responsibilities Teach undergraduate courses in nursing according to expertise; advise students; contribute to curriculum and policy development, CCNE accreditation, MA BORN regulation self-studies, governance, and evaluation of all nursing program components. Advise students and participate in governance and program evaluation as part of a dynamic, professional nursing faculty team. Qualifications Master’s degree in Nursing required; Doctoral degree preferred for the non-tenure track. Current/unencumbered Massachusetts state RN license, healthcare provider CPR and immunizations as recommended by the Massachusetts Department of Health. A minimum of two years of full-time clinical nursing experience, or its equivalent, within the last five years and evidence of clinical competence in the area of clinical instruction; nursing education teaching at the baccalaureate level is preferred. Outstanding record of professional service commensurate with career stage. Excellent clinical skills in nursing (or related fields) to support clinical education. Understanding of healthcare disparities and disparate needs of historically underserved communities. This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check. Application Materials A letter of application that clearly indicates the applicant’s specialization area. A curriculum vitae. Contact information for three references. A teaching statement. About Merrimack College Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution of higher education committed to building an accepting and respectful community. Our mission is to enlighten minds, engage hearts and empower lives and is inspired by our Catholic faith and the Augustinian tradition of seeking truth through inquiry and dialogue. Merrimack College seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to Merrimack’s Catholic and Augustinian mission. All candidates should describe in their application how they will foster a culture that supports our mission. The only Catholic, Augustinian institution of higher education in New England, Merrimack College is a private, independent, coeducational institution with more than 4,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students from 46 states and 45 countries. The College features more than 160 career-focused academic programs in science, engineering, business, nursing, health sciences, education, social sciences and humanities across undergraduate, professional and graduate programs, all taught by exceptional faculty who are passionate about their subject and student success. The College has six schools: arts and sciences, engineering and computational sciences, nursing and health sciences, education and social policy, the Girard school of business, and the Graduate School of counseling and social work. The College’s suburban 220-acre campus is just north of Boston in North Andover, Massachusetts. Merrimack is a Professions-focused, Undergraduate/Graduate-Master’s Large/Medium institution in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Merrimack is one of the fastest-growing educational institutions in the country and has steadily climbed up in the U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Best Colleges, ranking 37th in the Regional Universities North category in 2025. Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Note: This description reflects the program and institution as provided and does not imply current openings beyond the stated position. #J-18808-Ljbffr Merrimack College