Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Nursing - Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts - North Adams

The department of Health Professions invites applicants for full-time Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program.

The faculty member of the Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program supports the program and curriculum for the BSN major. The faculty member is responsible for the implementation of the nursing curriculum, ongoing program evaluation and improvement including evaluation of end-of-program Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and Program Outcomes; supports the philosophy of nursing program and supports the mission of the College.

Specific responsibilities:

Teaching:

• Developing syllabi and teaching strategies for the assigned course(s).
• Participating in classroom and clinical teaching and evaluation of student achievement of nursing competencies.
• Serve as a professional role model for students.
• Participating in ongoing curricular development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Participating in the development, implementation, and evaluation of program policies. Share in the budget planning process, assist in the determination of staffing/teaching needs.
• Regularly attends BSN Program meetings, Health Professions department and College faculty meetings.
• Participates in standing and ad hoc committees with the Program and College.

Additional responsibilities:

• Advising and mentoring students. 
• Developing and maintaining relationships with clinical sites.
• Participating in the shared governance process and in departmental and college service.

• Minimum of a master's degree with a nursing major required for non-tenure track;
• Doctorate in Nursing or related field required for tenure track.
• Hold a current, unencumbered Massachusetts Registered Nurse license in good standing.
• A minimum of 2 years clinical experience or its equivalent in the last 5 years.
• Knowledge and experience in baccalaureate education preferred.
• Must have demonstrated teaching ability at the undergraduate level.

This is a full-time, permanent, non-tenure and/or tenure track position within the MSCA union. Salary for this position is $80,000-$96,000, salary pending qualifications. Position starts on 09/01/2026.

Until further notice, in response to the Presidential proclamation, issued on September 19, 2025, imposing a significant fee on the entry of individuals with new H-1B visas, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Should you need to request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email Brenda Stokes, Executive Director of Human Resources. 

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is deeply committed to fostering a community of excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion. We provide equal access to educational, co-curricular and employment opportunities for all applicants, students, and employees regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, veteran status, or membership in any other legally protected class. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any educational program or activity that they operate, which extends to admission and employment.  

Inquiries about Title IX, Equal Opportunity, or ADA/504 and other non-discrimination policies may be directed to MCLA's Interim Title IX and Equal Opportunity Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or both. 

Lucas Morrill

Interim Title IX and EO Coordinator 

375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247 

Telephone: (413) 662-5103

Titleix@mcla.edu 

U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights  

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