Assistant Professor - Medical Surgical/Mental Health Nursing - Middlesex Community College

Job Description:

Title: Assistant Professor - Medical Surgical/Mental Health Nursing

Unit: Full-Time MCCC Day Faculty

Department: Health - Nursing

Reports to: Senior Director of Nurse Education

Date: May 13, 2026

General Summary: The Assistant Professor of Medical Surgical/Mental Health Nursing is a creative, knowledgeable, and flexible individual who provides classroom, simulation laboratory, and/or clinical instruction in medical surgical and mental health nursing for assigned courses in the nursing program. The faculty member will work with the program administrator and other faculty in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the program and participate in college service as well as student advisement. The faculty is committed to inclusive excellence, equity, diversity, and continuous professional improvement.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide classroom instruction for sessions that last up to three hours. This normally requires preparation of materials and conducting lecture/discussion, for a group of up to 32 students, using a variety of instructional materials and technologies. Didactic instruction also includes exam preparation, proctoring, correcting, grading, and posting of exam grades.
• Provide laboratory instruction that includes didactic presentations, demonstrations, use of simulation technology, skill remediation, and evaluation of skill competence. Lab instruction may also include preparation of equipment and materials for labs as well as securing/putting away equipment after the conclusion of the lab.
• Provide clinical instruction for a group of up to 8 students in institutional or community settings 1-2 days per week. Clinical instruction involves selecting appropriate client assignments, supervising, and instructing students as they provide direct client care during the 6 or 12 hour clinical day. Pre and post conferences are conducted each day. Clinical instruction includes formative and summative evaluation of student progress during the clinical experience.
• Post and conduct office hours in their office space as required by Article XII of the MCCC Agreement.
• Attend department, division, and college meetings.
• Participate in college service as required by Article XII of the MCCC Agreement.
• Meet with assigned advisees at least once per semester for the purpose of course and program advisement.
• Maintain currency in nursing and nursing education through participation in continuing education.
• Implement all nursing program policies as well as applicable college policies.
• Collaborate with adjunct faculty in planning, implementation, and evaluation of student experiences.
• Collaborate with agency personnel in planning and implementing student experiences.
• Orient and mentor new adjunct faculty to course and program requirements.
• Participate in the preparation of state approval and national accreditation documents and site visits to maintain approval and accreditation status.

Requirements:

• Experience in Mental Health Nursing
• Compliance with of Massachusetts Board of Regulations in Nursing 244 CMR 6.04(2)(b).
• Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license in good standing.
• Master's Degree in Nursing.
• Minimum of two years full-time experience in nursing, or its equivalent, within the last five years and evidence of clinical competence in the area(s) of clinical instruction.
• Develop and maintain competence appropriate to teaching responsibilities including, but not limited to a) orientation and mentoring to the nurse educator role; b) knowledge of M.G.L. c. 112, \u00a7\u00a7 74 through 81C and 244 CMR; c) participation in professional development in nursing education such as certification, continuing education
• CPR Certified

Preferred Qualifications:

• College teaching experience in nursing at the Associate Degree level.
• Willingness to investigate and apply a variety of teaching methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with colleagues in a collaborative relationship
• Membership in professional organizations
• Advanced practice (CNE) certification

Additional Information:

• Please note, the faculty rank of Assistant Professor may be subject to change in accordance with Article XVII of the MCCC Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Some health care agencies to which faculty may be assigned require orientation, CORI checks, and health clearance information.

Salary Range: $77,865 is the starting salary for FT MCCC Day Faculty hired at Column H (Competitive Factor), the actual salary will be commensurate with academic background and experience. Employees of Middlesex Community College are considered employees of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and receive benefits, which include:

• High-quality and affordable health insurance through the Commonwealth's Group Insurance Commission (GIC)
• Competitive Dental and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance programs
• Low-cost basic and optional life insurance
• Retirement Savings: State Employees' Pension or Optional Retirement Program (ORP) and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan or 403(b).
• 12 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick, Vacation, and Personal Time
• Tuition Benefits for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities
• Short-Term Disability and Extended Illness program participation options
• Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities
• Cell Phone Bill Discounts with Verizon and T-Mobile Cell Phone Carriers
• Access to the Commonwealth's Mass4You, employee assistance program
• Free employee parking on Bedford and Lowell campuses
• Eligibility towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Location: Lowell campus with occasional travel to Bedford as needed

Expected Start Date: September 2026

Application Deadline: June 3, 2026

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply online by submitting:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references

Pre-Employment Requirements:

The College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

All offers of employment at Middlesex Community College are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary.

Middlesex Community College only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Human Resources at careers@middlesex.edu.

Middlesex Community College strives to make the application and interview process accessible for all applicants but understands that applicants may still encounter barriers due to ability, language, or technology. If we can make the process any more accessible for you, contact Human Resources at 781-280-3546 or careers@middlesex.edu.