The undergraduate nursing program at Salem State University is seeking applicants for a full-time, tenure-track, nine-month contract faculty position in medical surgical nursing to begin Fall 2025. Our teaching opportunities are primarily in adult health, health assessment, fundamentals, and acute care nursing. The School of Nursing seeks faculty members who are dedicated to educational excellence, thrive in a student centered teaching program, and have a strong interest in preparing a nursing workforce able to meet the many challenges of today’s health care environment. Faculty members also serve the department through curriculum development, program evaluation, and policy development and evaluation.

Salem State University offers an environment where academic excellence and student success are paramount. We seek faculty who are passionate about educating a diverse student body of learners and leaders and who thrive in a collegial and collaborative setting. As an institution dedicated to civic engagement and the success of first-generation college students, we value initiative, continuous improvement and accountability. Join our community, where your scholarship and teaching will have a lasting impact on both the university and the greater world.

Candidates are required to perform duties in accordance with the MSCA contract. Duties include teaching, advising, scholarship and contributions to continuously improve the department and university. The standard teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. The position is subject to available funding.

Required Qualifications: 

• A master of science in nursing (MSN)
• A minimum of 5 years of current RN practice experience in an acute care setting
  
• Possession of active Massachusetts RN license

Preferred Qualifications:

• An earned doctoral degree in nursing or a related discipline
• Evidence of beginning program of research
• Experience in: undergraduate nursing curriculum, instructional technologies, program development and evaluation
• Experience in and enthusiasm for teaching and mentoring in a multi-racial, multi-ethnic environment with students of diverse backgrounds and learning styles
• Previous teaching experience at the college/university level is strongly preferred
  
• As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Salem State University seeks to enrich the faculty ranks by actively encouraging candidates whose lived and scholarly experiences directly address issues regarding the health, welfare, and representation of Latinx populations in the United States. Candidates who meet this strongly desired qualification should present documented activities in Latinx-related teaching, scholarship/research, and service, including community-based endeavors in each of these three areas

Working Conditions:

This is an on-site, in-person position in Salem, MA.

Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodation information or requests please email eo-hr@salemstate.edu.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please apply online and attach curriculum vitae, cover letter and (unofficial) transcripts.

Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university. Internal candidates are not subject to a background check.  

This position is eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.

EEO Statement:
Salem State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Persons of color, women, and persons with disabilities are strongly urged to apply.

Please Note: If there is no application deadline associated with a position, it may be removed at any time. Once a posting is removed, additional applications will not be accepted.