Adjunct Faculty/Nursing (Mental Health)

Company Description:

Roxbury Community College (RCC) is a public institution of higher education offering associate degrees, certificate programs and lifelong learning opportunities to the Greater Boston community. The Department of Education recognized RCC as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and as one of the top 100 community colleges in the country for student outcomes through the Postsecondary Success Recognition Program, making it the only community college in Massachusetts with these designations.

RCC offers 24 associate degree programs, 6 credit-based certificate programs, 13 non-credit professional certification programs, 30+ lifelong learning and fitness classes, and customized incumbent worker training programs. The college hosts hundreds of civic and community events at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center each year. RCC is committed to providing all learners with the academic and non-academic support required for degree completion and long-term success.

Roxbury Community College is guided by our six core values of Accountability, Equity, Excellence, Honesty, Integrity, and Respect. RCC is also an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act requires all institutes of higher education to disclose campus policy statements and crime statistics. Our annual report is available at Clery Report.

Job Description:

Title: Adjunct Faculty/Nursing (Mental Health)

Unit: DCE

Department: Nursing

Reports to: Dean of Nursing

Date: Spring 2026

Responsibilities:

• The Clinical Instructor will prepare students for the clinical experience through an orientation to policies and procedures, of the health care facility and will become acquainted with faculty requirements for clinical site experiences. Each student will have the prerequisite content and courses, prior to the clinical experience.
• The Clinical Instructor will make known to students in writing and online, the objectives and requirements of each clinical rotation and the methods of evaluation that will be used.
• The Clinical Instructor will transmit to students a clear understanding of the legal liability of the clinical instructor role and the purpose of the clinical experience during orientation to the health care facility. Students will apply the knowledge gained through their lectures, and on-campus skills and simulation labs to the clinical practice setting. Students will work with patients from across the life span.
• Clinical Instructors must have a minimum of a MSN with 5 years of experience or be matriculated in a Master's in Nursing program. Clinical instructors must be licensed in Massachusetts, as indicated in the employment agreement. They must have recent experience in the specialty for which they are applying, i.e., Peri-natal, Pediatrics, Fundamentals/ Med-Surg, or Mental Health Nursing. It is up to the Clinical Instructor to obtain and maintain all assigned licenses throughout the course of their assignment.
• It is expected that a Clinical Instructor will spend approximately 8-16 hours a week (depending on the course), inclusive of pre- and post-conference, unless alternate arrangements have been made with the Dean of the Nursing Program. Semester start and end dates are determined by the college Registrar. Clinical usually starts after there has been Laboratory Skills Instruction (except in NUR275) and ends on the date closest to the end of the semester. Clinical faculty are to be available for each clinical day during the semester and to conduct an 8-hour day. There is no clinical if the regularly scheduled day falls on a college holiday or if the college closes for inclement weather. Holidays and storm closing are determined by the college administration and the nursing program abides by these decisions except when the requirement for clinical hours has not been met. In that unusual case, college administration is made aware of the necessary modification.

Specific Duties:

• Assume responsibility for meeting the clinical agency and course requirements for orientation to clinical agency.
• Comply with Roxbury Community College and the clinical site for submission of required professional documentation.
• Attend a faculty orientation at Roxbury Community College at the beginning of the semester and frequent conversation with the Course Coordinator or Associate Dean.
• Implement academic and professional standards set forth in the RCC Student Handbook.
• Adhere to all policies set forth in the RCC Faculty Handbook.
• Assume responsibility for the clinical supervision and teaching of 4-6 students in a clinical setting for a full semester. It is expected that adjunct faculty be prepared to provide coverage or be available for clinical make-up for missed clinical days.
• Always be present with the students on the floor/unit.
• Plan pre and post conference on each clinical day.
• Plan and select appropriate clinical experiences which will meet the stated course objectives and student learning needs such as:
  • Careful assessment of the patient leading to a comprehensive care plan
  • Implementing and evaluating the plan of care
  • Medication Administration when student has shown competence in medication administration through written test (90% score is mandatory).
  • Mastery of skills such as finger sticks, vital signs, urinary catheterization, aseptic technique, wound care
  • Interpretation of routine laboratory tests
  • Practice therapeutic communication
  • Practice collaboration with the health care team
  • Demonstrate cultural competence
• Demonstrate respect for the students, patients, faculty, curriculum, program, and facility
• Prepare summary evaluation of student performance at termination of course, review with student, and submit signed forms to the course coordinator or the Dean of the program
• Contribute to the evaluation of course activities at the termination of the course.
• Other duties as assigned by the Dean of the Nursing Program.

Requirements:

• Master's prepared Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with 5 years of experience in the nursing specialty assignment, (Pediatrics, Peri-Natal, Mental Health, Medical/Surgical Nursing
• Minimum of two years' full-time employment in nursing or its equivalent within the past five years, and evidence of clinical competence in area of clinical instruction.

Additional Information:

Location: Roxbury campus

Unit Status: DCE

Hours: 18.5

Expected Start Date: Spring 2026

Compensation: Salary is based on the DCE CBA

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply online by submitting:

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

Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI/SORI) request.

After completing all the steps above, please go back into the newly created account and double check that your resume and cover letter uploaded as you intended.

Roxbury Community College understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact Pat Noel, ADA Coordinator, at 857-701-1290 or [email protected] .

ADA Compliance:

The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education - Roxbury Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education - Roxbury 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.

Roxbury 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 [email protected] .