Full time Faculty - Psychiatric/ Mental Health Prelicensure - School of Nursing
Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)

The MGH Institute of Health Professions is seeking a qualified candidate for a full-time faculty position in the School of Nursing. The role entails comprehensive responsibilities, including the design, management, teaching, and evaluation of both didactic and clinical nursing courses. Specific areas of focus include medical-surgical and psychiatric mental health nursing. In addition to course responsibilities, the candidate will provide general academic advising, engage in professional and service activities, and contribute to scholarship appropriate to the level of appointment. This position offers an opportunity to influence the next generation of nursing professionals while collaborating with a team dedicated to academic excellence and innovation in healthcare education.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Institute-specific faculty responsibilities and criteria for rank are outlined in the MGH Institute Faculty Handbook

Time spent in the areas below are negotiated between the Academic Unit Leader and individual faculty members, but are generally considered to be:

Teaching: 50%

• Teaches within or across programs as appropriate to area of expertise and program needs.
• Evaluate student achievement of nursing competencies appropriate to the program and level of student learning.
• Participate in the development, evaluation, and revision of the nursing curriculum plan.

Service: 30%

• Serves on Department, School and Institute Committees and participates in professional activities, student advising, and department and Institute events.
• Participates in SON and IHP governance, which includes the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies.
• Participates in the development and implementation of a systematic evaluation plan that encompasses all components of the program.

Scholarship: 20%.

• Identifies an area of scholarship as outlined in the IHP Scholarship Model.
• Participates in scholarship activities within their identified domain commensurate with level of appointment.

***Note: Specific responsibilities will be subject to change based on the needs and budgetary resources of the School of Nursing. Job descriptions and percentage of FTE will be reviewed and negotiated annually.

WORK CONDITIONS:

• Faculty member assumes all responsibilities in being an active and contributing member to the school.
• Faculty member will need to be flexible with schedule, able to prioritize and self-monitor, work collaboratively with others (including in interprofessional teams), and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Qualifications
EDUCATION:

• A candidate must hold a current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license in good standing and possess a Master of Science in Nursing.
• Candidates must possess a minimum of two years of full-time nursing experience, or its equivalent within the past five years.
• Candidates must show evidence of experience appropriate to their area of teaching and be certified in an area of specialization as required for faculty appointment at the Advanced Practice level.
• Seeking candidates whose teaching, scholarship, service or life experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education and are committed to mentoring members of underrepresented groups.

**We welcome applications from individuals who have had non-traditional career paths, who may have taken time off, or who have had careers outside of academia.

*A doctoral degree is preferred.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Effective oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with others

ABOUT MGH INSTITUTE

MGH Institute of Health Professions is a graduate school in Boston that provides entry-level and post-professional programs in Nursing, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Genetic Counseling, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistant Studies. The PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences and a PhD and Master of Science in Health Professions Education have been added in recent years along with two new programs: Master of Health Administration in Leadership and Master of Science in Healthcare Data Analytics to meet rising demand for highly educated health care professionals, educators, and researchers. Integrating classroom learning with research and clinical experience, the Institute grants doctoral and master's degrees, awards certificates of advanced study, and offers continuing education to practicing professionals.

MGH Institute of Health Professions is the only degree-granting affiliate in Mass General Brigham (MGB), the largest private employer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Institute has been recognized multiple times by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a "Great College to Work For." A leading health sciences educational institution, MGH Institute provides students with outstanding academic programs, many of which are ranked among the best in the nation.

MGH Institute of Health Professions has announced an organization-wide anti-racism initiative to think boldly about race and bring together all members of the Institute community to address systemic racial injustice as well as oppression more broadly. The plan seeks to create a supportive and inclusive campus environment and better support the diverse communities the school serves. We are excited about this initiative and are hiring employees who are committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion and will contribute to our anti-racism and anti-oppression approach.

EEO Statement
The MGH Institute of Health Professions is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff. We welcome nominations and applications from individuals who would bring diversity of experience, thought, and practice to the Institute's research, teaching, and clinical missions. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged

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