Clinical Assistant Professor

Clinical Assistant Professor

Job no: 529842
Position Type:
Faculty Full Time
Campus: UMass Boston
Department:
Nursing
Pay Grade: 03
Date opened: 14 May 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

UMass Boston invites applications for a clinical lecturer who will hold a full‑time 12‑month non‑tenure track faculty position in the Department of Nursing. Our programs focus on health in urban populations of all ages and aim to improve health equity among populations at risk for healthcare disparities. For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The position is designed for a doctoral‑prepared faculty to teach primarily in the undergraduate program. Candidates should be highly skilled in undergraduate nursing curriculum, course development, NCLEX preparation and testing, didactic instruction, and student remediation. They will be expected to teach undergraduate courses online and face‑to‑face based upon their expertise and department needs, contribute to curriculum, governance, and evaluation of all nursing program components, and actively participate in departmental service obligations and college meetings on campus.

The normal teaching assignment for a twelve‑month clinical faculty is twelve (12) 3‑credit bearing courses distributed across the year.

• Deliver high‑quality instruction in nursing courses, ensuring alignment with program objectives, evidence‑based practice, and professional standards.
• Use and be knowledgeable of current e‑learning technologies.
• Participate actively in program, departmental, and university committees, contributing expertise to support the institution's mission and strategic goals.
• Use innovative teaching methods to engage students, foster critical thinking, and facilitate active learning.
• Attend and actively engage in program, department, and university meetings.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with students, faculty, and staff.
• Offer guidance and support to students, fostering a positive and conducive learning environment.
• Contribute to program success through activities related to student admission, progression, and orientation, as well as curriculum review.
• Maintain an active presence and engagement with students throughout the semester to help apply knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
• Participate in curriculum evaluation and development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• A Doctoral Degree in nursing (Ph.D., DNP, or EDD) from an accredited college or university.
• Current, unencumbered Massachusetts state RN license.
• Teaching experience in higher education required; online teaching experience preferred.
• Excellent leadership, public speaking, and oral communication skills to convey knowledge to students.
• Preference for applicants with peer‑reviewed, practice‑oriented scholarship and leadership positions in national professional organizations.
• Outstanding record of professional service commensurate with career stage.
• Understanding of healthcare disparities and the needs of historically underserved communities.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, assessment, evaluation, and interpersonal skills.
• Current CPR, CORI, and other documentation as required.

Submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, graduate transcripts, and names and contact information of at least three references via the appropriate link.

Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled.

UMass Boston expects to pay within an approximate range between $90,000 and $115,000 for this position. The specific pay will be determined by the University based on relevant factors when an offer is extended.

The University of Massachusetts Boston provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or genetic information. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

UMass Boston does not provide visa sponsor ships for non‑academic positions.

As a condition of employment, the University will conduct appropriate background check reviews. For more information, see the University's campus policy and procedures for employee background reviews.