Open Rank Faculty Position: Medical-Surgical Nursing

Open Rank Faculty Position: Medical-Surgical Nursing

Main Campus - Boston, MA
R11566

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School: School of Nursing
Title: Open Rank Nursing Faculty Position (Tenure Track or Contract): Medical Surgical Nursing
Supervisor: Pre-Licensure Nursing Program Director

This is a full-time, 10-month, tenure-track OR contract faculty position within the well-established School of Nursing's pre-licensure programs.

Teaching Responsibilities

Teaching is one of the primary responsibilities of this position. An annual seven-course teaching load is standard for contract faculty. An annual six-course teaching load is standard for tenure-track faculty. This role involves teaching courses in the pre-licensure nursing program. Potential courses include, but are not limited to:

• Medical-Surgical Nursing
  
• Fundamentals of Nursing
  
• Complex Care Nursing
  
• Synthesis
  
• Transitions to Professional Nursing
  
• Purpose, Leadership and ActioN (PLAN) course(s), as applicable
  

The faculty's responsibilities also include:

• Demonstrating commitment to continuous improvement in teaching skills, pedagogy, and attention to inclusion and belonging in the classroom.
  
• Providing support, through office hours and other means, to ensure every student is involved in a positive educational experience through learning, teaching, and intellectual engagement.
  
• Eliciting, supporting, and implementing curricula to ensure course and program objectives are achieved.
  
• Evaluating student achievement of expected student learning outcomes.
  

Service Responsibilities

The faculty member is expected to provide service to the University and contribute to the University's pursuit of its mission. These responsibilities include:

• Advising students at the pre-licensure level
  
• Participating as a team member in curriculum development and maintenance
  
• Participating in program, department, school, and university meetings, committees, and activities
  
• Participating in faculty governance and program evaluation
  
• Membership on school and university committees
  

Scholarly Responsibilities for Tenure-Track Roles

Tenure-track faculty are required to engage in scholarship and are expected to:

• Conduct and publish scholarly research that advances the nursing profession and the School of Nursing's mission.
  
• Participate in professional development to stay current and relevant in the discipline.
  
• Maintain certifications and licensure, if applicable, to remain current in the field.
  
• Maintain involvement in the broader academic and professional community in accordance with disciplinary/professional standards.
  
• Participate in other scholarly activities that foster professional development, advance the nursing profession, and support the School of Nursing's mission.
  
• Grant writing is encouraged and supported, but not required.
  

Professional Engagement Responsibilities for Contract Roles

All contract faculty are expected to maintain currency in their discipline and licensure as required to carry out their duties at the University, including:

• Participating in professional development to remain relevant in the discipline.
  
• Maintaining certifications and licensure, if applicable, to remain current in the field.
  
• Maintaining involvement in the broader academic and professional community in accordance with disciplinary/professional standards.
  

Qualifications/Skills

• Master's degree in nursing required
  
• Doctoral degree in nursing preferred for non-Tenure Track; required for Tenure Track
  
• At least 5 years of relevant experience is preferred
  
• Demonstrated commitment to clinical and academic excellence
  
• Previous teaching at the college level is preferable
  
• As a condition of your employment at Simmons, you are required to hold and maintain a current and unrestricted Registered Nurse License in Massachusetts.
  
• Demonstrated ability to work with students across a broad range of social and personal identities and perspectives
  
• Creative problem solver
  
• Strong and effective communicator
  

Terms of Service: This is a Boston-based, 10-month contract, non-tenure-track or tenure-track role that reports to the Pre-Licensure Nursing Program Administrator. Consistent with the Faculty Policy Manual (FPM), contract faculty are expected to teach seven courses per year or the equivalent as approved by the Dean, and will receive an annual evaluation. Also consistent with the Faculty Policy Manual (FPM), tenure-track faculty are expected to teach six courses per year or the equivalent as approved by the Dean, and will receive an annual evaluation. However, junior tenure-track faculty receive course release time to focus on scholarship during the first five years, which will be planned in conjunction with the Pre-Licensure Nursing Program Director. Faculty are expected to adhere to all applicable Simmons policies.

Required Application Materials: To apply, please submit a cover letter (including the title of the position for which you are applying), a CV, and a teaching statement. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with the goal of hiring someone to start on January 1, 2026.

Salary Range: $71,670 to $98,063 (annual).

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws effective October 29, 2025, Simmons University is committed to pay equity, transparency and clear communication throughout the hiring process.

This is benefits eligible position.

Actual compensation will be based on factors such as experience, education, skills, equity, and external market benchmarks that help guide compensation decisions. Our compensation philosophy is centered around a comprehensive package that includes pay, health benefits, and retirement savings offerings that can be seen here , as well as work-life balance initiatives such as flexible hours and remote work opportunities. We are committed to offering a package that empowers individuals to thrive in their roles, contribute meaningfully, and lead with confidence.

Instructions to Applicants : Please upload all applicable application materials (e.g. resume/cv, cover letter, writing sample, teaching philosophy, etc.) in the Application Materials box on page 2 ("My Experience") of this application. Documents can be uploaded individually or as a combined document (e.g. PDF).

Simmons University is committed to inclusive excellence in all aspects of an individual's community experience. As a university committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices-at all levels, for all positions-ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.

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