Assistant Professor - Medical Surgical​/Mental Health Nursing

Job Title

Assistant Professor
- Medical Surgical/Mental Health Nursing

Full-Time Day Faculty

Health
- Nursing

Senior Director of Nurse Education

May 13, 2026 (Reopen June 11, 2026)

The Assistant Professor of Medical Surgical/Mental Health Nursing is a creative, knowledgeable, and flexible individual who provides classroom, simulation laboratory, and/or clinical instruction in medical surgical and mental health nursing for assigned courses in the nursing program. The faculty member will work with the program administrator and other faculty in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the program and participate in college service as well as student advisement.

The faculty is committed to inclusive excellence, equity, diversity, and continuous professional improvement.

• Provide classroom instruction for sessions that last up to three hours, including preparation of materials, lecture/discussion, exam preparation, proctoring, grading, and posting of exam grades.
• Provide laboratory instruction that includes didactic presentations, demonstrations, simulation technology usage, skill remediation, evaluation of skill competence, and preparation of equipment for labs.
• Provide clinical instruction for a group of up to 8 students in institutional or community settings 1–2 days per week, supervising students during direct client care, conducting pre and post conferences, and evaluating student progress.
• Post and conduct office hours as required.
• Attend department, division, and college meetings.
• Participate in college service as required.
• Meet with assigned advisees at least once per semester for course and program advisement.
• Maintain currency in nursing and nursing education through continuing education.
• Implement all nursing program policies and applicable college policies.
• Collaborate with adjunct faculty, agency personnel, and new adjunct faculty in planning, implementation, and evaluation of student experiences.
• Participate in the preparation of state approval and national accreditation documents and site visits.

• Experience in Mental Health Nursing.
• Compliance with Massachusetts Board of Regulations in Nursing 244 CMR 6.04(2)(b).
• Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license in good standing.
• Master's Degree in Nursing.
• Minimum of two years full‑time experience in nursing within the last five years and evidence of clinical competence in the area(s) of clinical instruction.
• Demonstrated competence in teaching responsibilities, knowledge of Massachusetts regulations, and participation in professional development in nursing education.
• CPR Certified.

• College teaching experience in nursing at the Associate Degree level.
• Willingness to investigate and apply a variety of teaching methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with colleagues in a collaborative relationship.
• Membership in professional organizations.
• Advanced practice (CNE) certification.

Salary Range: $77,865 is the starting salary for FT MCCC Day Faculty hired at Column H. The actual salary will be commensurate with academic background and experience.

• High‑quality and affordable health insurance through the Commonwealth's Group Insurance Commission (GIC).
• Competitive Dental and Vision Plans.
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance programs.
• Low‑cost basic and optional life insurance.
• Retirement Savings:
  State Employees' Pension or Optional Retirement Program (ORP) and Deferred Compensation 457(b) or 403(b) plans.
• 12 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick, Vacation, and Personal Time.
• Tuition Benefits for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities.
• Short‑Term Disability and Extended Illness program participation options.
• Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities.
• Cell Phone Bill Discounts with Verizon and T-Mobile Carrier partners.
• Access to the Commonwealth's Mass4
  
  You employee assistance program.
• Free employee parking on Bedford and Lowell campuses.
• Eligibility towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

Lowell campus with occasional travel to Bedford as needed.

September 2026

This position will remain open until filled.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a thorough background check. The College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

The faculty rank of Assistant Professor may be subject to change in accordance with Article XVII of the MCCC Collective Bargaining Agreement. Some health care agencies to which faculty may be assigned require orientation, CORI checks, and health clearance information.