MGH Institute of Health Professions Hiring for School Of Nursing Faculty – (IHP Faculty) at Boston, MA Full Time

SUMMARY

The School of Nursing at the MGH – Institute of Health Professions is seeking applicants for a faculty position. The faculty members responsibilities include but are not limited to the design, management, teaching, and evaluation of didactic or clinical nursing courses within the designated content area or other content as negotiated; providing general academic advising to students; participating in professional and service activities; and participating in scholarship commensurate with the level of appointment.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ DUTIES

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 of 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.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• A candidate must hold a current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license in good standing and possess a Master of Science in Nursing. A doctoral degree is preferred.
• 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 expertise appropriate to their area of teaching and be certified in an area of specialization as required for faculty appointment at the Advanced Practice level.

ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES

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

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Faculty member assumes all responsibilities in being an active and contributing member to the school.
• They 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.

ABOUT MGH INSTITUTE

The MGH Institute of Health Professions is an accredited graduate school located in the historic Charlestown Navy Yard overlooking downtown Boston and is part of the Mass General Brigham (the largest healthcare provider in New England). The Institute 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 brand 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 degrees, 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 new 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.

Primary Location: MA-Charlestown-MGH IHP
Work Locations:
MGH IHP (MGHCharlestownIHP)
36 First Avenue
Charlestown, 02129

Job: Teaching/Faculty
Organization: Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)
Schedule: Part-time
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular
Job Posting: Aug 18, 2023