The college has been building an organizational culture that values initiative and innovation, and seeks to identify and develop the strengths in students, faculty, staff, and programs in order to grow and improve. NECC is also committed to using evidence to guide planning and decision-making. These values are reflected in the use of Appreciative Inquiry for strategic planning and accreditation; in our investment in strengths-based, institution-wide professional development; and in our ten-year involvement as a Leader College in Achieving the Dream, a national network of community colleges dedicated to using data to close student achievement gaps.

We are also committed to the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. With over 40% Hispanic students, NECC was the first federally recognized Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) in New England.

We seek leaders who are committed to the community college mission, actively engaged in promoting diversity, and prepared to use their unique strengths and innovation with the goal of student success.


Job Description:

POSITION: Full-Time Nursing Faculty - Practical Nursing Program: Nursing Department; Assistant Professor; Division of Health Professions; Tenure Track; Lawrence Campus, (414 Common Street); 37.5 hours/week; MCCC/MTA Unit Faculty Position, Position based on funding

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Works as a member of the teaching teams to teach various Nursing courses in the classroom, Skills Lab, Clinical/Simulation over 3 semesters (fall, spring & summer).
• Participate to teach in all 3 consecutive semesters of the Practical Nursing program.
• Candidates will be expected to teach content in the areas and courses based upon expertise.
• Participate in determining appropriate goals and objectives of nursing course and assist in developing course standards.
• Participate in curriculum development, implementation, assessment and revision using defined program outcomes.
• Willingness to teach the alternative option as hybrid and or videoconferencing teaching experience.
• Use new simulations and computer technologies in the classroom, as appropriate, to facilitate learning.
• Actively engage in the development, implementation and evaluation of all components of the systematic program evaluation.
• Provide clinical instruction to nursing students as assigned to plan clinical assignments in accordance with course curriculum and student learning needs.
• Evaluate student performance in the classroom and clinical setting.
• Utilize a variety of appropriate teaching strategies to promote students' critical thinking and knowledge development.
• Utilize technology to develop instructional material consistent with course objectives utilizing the college's resources as the learning platform (Blackboard), Trajecsis and ATI Testing program.
• Plan clinical assignments in accordance with course curriculum and student learning needs.
• Interact on an ongoing basis with clinical agency personnel and clinical faculty to foster a positive learning environment.
• Maintain expertise and currency in the area of nursing and teaching responsibility.
• Comply with the duties as stipulated in the Massachusetts Community College Council Collective (MCCC) Bargaining Agreement.
• Actively participate on assigned program committees, including subcommittee work per MCCC agreement.
• Maintain Office hours and advise students per MCCC agreement.
• Participate in College service activities.

Qualifications

PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT REVIEW APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH MASSCAREERS. PLEASE APPLY VIA THE LINK BELOW:

http://necc.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=179072

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• An earned Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited college/university
• Minimum 2 years of full-time RN employment within the past 5 years
• Evidence of clinical competence in area(s) of Medical Surgical / Pediatrics/ Psych / Maternal Newborn Nursing of expertise.
• Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license in good standing required.
• BLS Health Provider Level certification from AHA required.
• Candidate may be required to clear a 10-panel urine drug screen per clinical placement facility policy.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Teaching experience for nursing program (s).
• Highly experienced and skilled in undergraduate nursing curriculum and course development.
• Experience in simulation development, implementation, and evaluation would be a plus.
• Knowledge of ACEN accreditation standards and criteria; MA BORN Regulations for nursing programs.
• Understanding of healthcare disparities and needs of historically underserved communities.
• Face to Face, online, hybrid and or videoconferencing teaching experience.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)
• Experience working with and supporting a culturally diverse population

BACKGROUND CHECK: Candidates will be required to pass a CORI and SORI check as a condition of employment.


Additional Information:

SALARY: Anticipated starting salary range is $72,338.00 to $82,931.00 (Rank of Assistant Professor) per academic year with potential additional salary for teaching compensation in the summer and includes complete fringe benefit package. Complete fringe benefit package including competitive health insurance, free dental insurance, basic life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid sick, vacation and personal leave, educational benefits for employee/spouse/dependents, and excellent retirement benefits. Actual salary calculated in compliance with MCCC/MTA salary schedule commensurate with education and experience. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.

ANTICIPATED START DATE: Spring Semester 2025 (January 2025)


Application Instructions:

TO APPLY: To be considered for this position click on the "Apply Now" button, you will be prompted to setup a new account or login to an existing account. You will be able to upload the following required documents for consideration:

• Cover Letter, describing your qualifications and experience
• Resume/CV
• List of courses taught (including semester taught, course title, and number of course credits)

Review of applications will begin 5 business days from the posting date and will continue until the position is filled.

**Please note that finalist candidates will be asked to provide contact information for three (3) professional references.

Northern Essex Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statues and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Elizabete Trelegan (Assistant Director of Human Resources, B-219,978-556-3928/ etrelegan@necc.mass.edu), the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. Northern Essex Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College's Annual Security Report (ASR), in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College's website at: http://www.necc.mass.edu/clery