Assistant Professor, Nursing -Tenure Track (3 Positions)

Company Description:

Fitchburg State University, located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, is a public institution dedicated to integrating high-quality professional programs with strong liberal arts and sciences studies. Founded in 1894, the university now has more than 30 undergraduate programs and 22 master's degree programs, and 7,000 full and part-time students. We invite you to learn more about us and how we can help you achieve your educational goals.

Institutional Diversity and Social Justice

Fitchburg State University embraces a commitment to diversity, inclusion, belonging and social justice. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented groups to apply and also those who can contribute to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching, research and mentorship.

Job Description:

Fitchburg State University, in partnership with the national search firm Scott Healy & Associates, invites applications and nominations for the position of Assistant Professor/Nursing Tenure Track. Fitchburg State University seeks a collaborative faculty member for this full-time, 9-month benefited position. This role involves teaching in a dynamic undergraduate nursing program, including classroom, clinical, and simulation responsibilities. Additional duties include curriculum development, program evaluation, academic advising, scholarly activities, and participation in department initiatives. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. There are currently two tenure track openings in the Nursing Department. A candidate's experience will determine if the successful candidate is offered the Assistant or the Associate Professor title in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.

Assistant Professor in Population Health:

Supervision Received: Department Chair of Nursing

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teaching workload (24 semester hours of credit of instruction per school year), and preparation for classroom instruction.
• Teaching nursing content to undergraduate nursing majors. This includes an average of 4-6 hours of class/lectures per week and two days a week of clinical supervision in on-campus labs and/or in hospital and outpatient settings.
• Provide student assistance including academic advising.
• Participate in curriculum review and development, program reviews and student outcomes assessment.
• Attend university functions, including commencement; convocation; and faculty, committee and departmental meetings.
• Participate in university committees as assigned.
• Participate in scheduled orientation and registration programs.
• Continuing scholarship and professional activities, which may include contribution to the content of the discipline, participation in or contribution to professional organizations and societies, public service and contributions to the professional growth and development of the university community.
• Opportunities to teach summer, winter term, online and undergraduate and graduate evening courses.

Assistant Professor in Medical Surgery:

Supervision Received: Department Chair of Nursing

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teaching workload (24 semester hours of credit of instruction per school year), and preparation for classroom instruction.
• Teaching nursing content to undergraduate nursing majors. This includes an average of 4-6 hours of class/lectures per week and two days a week of clinical supervision in on-campus labs and/or in hospital and outpatient settings.
• Provide student assistance including academic advising.
• Participate in curriculum review and development, program reviews and student outcomes assessment.
• Attend university functions, including commencement; convocation; and faculty, committee and departmental meetings.
• Participate on university committees as assigned.
• Participate in scheduled orientation and registration programs.
• Continuing scholarship and professional activities, which may include contribution to the content of the discipline, participation in or contribution to professional organizations and societies, public service and contributions to the professional growth and development of the university community.
• Opportunities to teach summer, winter term, online and undergraduate and graduate evening courses.

Requirements:

Assistant Professor in Population Health:

• An earned doctorate is preferred, although candidates currently enrolled in doctoral programs may be considered.
• Specialty in Population Health / Community Health required.
• Unencumbered Licensed Registered Nurse in Massachusetts
• Online course development and teaching experience a plus.
• College teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to teach nursing content to undergraduate nursing students.
• Ability to integrate appropriate technology and software in teaching.
• Experience in simulation.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching, demonstrated teaching experience appropriate to the level of appointment, and evidence of scholarly/creative activity.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse student body.
• Experience serving, and/or research related to diverse, multi-cultural populations is preferred.
• Ability to perform research and publication that will engage undergraduate students.
• Must be able to satisfactorily pass a check by the Criminal History Systems Board (CORI) as well as a completed background check satisfactory to the university.
• Ability to perform all duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

Assistant Professor in Medical Surgery:

• An earned doctorate preferred, although candidates currently enrolled in doctoral programs may be considered.
• Specialty in Medical Surgical Nursing required. Areas of interest: acute care, chronic illness or palliative care.
• Unencumbered Licensed Registered Nurse in Massachusetts.
• Online course development and teaching experience a plus.
• College teaching experience preferred.
• Ability to teach nursing content to undergraduate nursing students.
• Ability to integrate appropriate technology and software in teaching.
• Experience in simulation.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching, demonstrated teaching experience appropriate to the level of appointment, and evidence of scholarly/creative activity.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse student body.
• Experience serving, and/or research related to diverse, multi-cultural populations is preferred.
• Ability to perform research and publication that will engage undergraduate students.
• Must be able to satisfactorily pass a check by the Criminal History Systems Board (CORI) as well as a completed background check satisfactory to the university.
• Ability to perform all duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

Additional Information:

The Department of Nursing at FSU is providing students with the best possible education to prepare them for the demands of professional nursing at all practice levels. The department's mission is to prepare professional nurses capable of meeting societal healthcare needs in a variety of settings. With a faculty that nurtures respect for diversity, social responsibility, and a commitment to excellence, the department utilizes collaborative and interactive teaching methods to build a strong foundation for the practice of holistic nursing. The department offers a BS in Nursing, LPN to BS in Nursing, RN to BS in Nursing (online), MS in Forensic Nursing (online), Forensic Nursing Graduate Certificate, as well as 3 minors. The department is Ranked #1 by EduMed as Top Online Nursing Programs in Massachusetts for the RN to BS in Nursing Online.

This is a full-time, exempt, benefits-eligible position in the Massachusetts State College Association (MSCA) bargaining unit at a faculty rank commensurate with experience and credentials. Salary commensurate with experience in accordance with Appendix O of the MSCA Contract . A reasonable starting salary range to expect for a new faculty member appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor is $82,000 - $86,000.

Application Instructions:

All correspondence relating to the position of Assistant/Associate Professor/Nursing Tenure Track at Fitchburg State University should be directed in confidence to the University's executive search consultant:

Scott Healy & Associates

[email protected]

A complete application should include the following:

• Cover Letter outlining your interest and qualifications for the position;
• Updated CV;
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy;
• Three (3) professional references with title, institutional affiliation, email address and direct phone numbers. (No references will be contacted without written permission from the candidate.)

Applications received by April 20, 2026 will receive priority consideration. The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Fitchburg State University is committed to diversifying its workforce. We strongly encourage women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply for the advertised position.

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