Assumption University·Worcester, Massachusetts
The Professor of Practice will teach asynchronous online theory and face-to-face clinical courses in Fundamentals of Nursing and medical-surgical nursing. Responsibilities include evaluating student competence, revising the nursing curriculum, and collaborating with regional healthcare partners.
Description Assumption University invites applicants for a Professor of Practice faculty appointment in the Froelich School of Nursing. Appointment in rank will be made at the Assistant or Associate Professor of Practice level, and will be commensurate with the years of nursing clinical practice and years of teaching at the baccalaureate nursing level. This is a 12-month faculty position with teaching assignments in both the asynchronous online theory courses and face-to-face clinical courses in the junior level Fundamentals in Nursing or junior/senior level medical surgical courses.
1. Contributing to the professional learning environment; 2. Encouraging student learning and retention, consistent with the SLOs and course objectives, nurturing an environment focused on providing the highest quality of care to patients; 3. Evaluating student acquisition of nursing competence; 4. Participating in the implementation, evaluation and revision of the nursing curriculum and relevant policies; 5. Participating in assigned roles in the Nursing Faculty Assembly (NFA); 6. Demonstrating continued professional development in the areas of nursing and nursing education commensurate with their assigned roles; 7. Collaborating with healthcare partners in Worcester and the surrounding areas; 8. Complying with the policies outlined in the Assumption University Faculty Policy Handbook and the Assumption University Froelich School of Nursing Faculty Handbook. 9. Applicants must be willing to contribute actively to the mission of the University as well as show respect for the Catholic and Assumptionist identity of Assumption University.
Physical
DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sitting, standing, walking, and bending are required of this position. Use of a computer keyboard and computer screen for periods of time with close vision and the ability to adjust visual focus plus manual dexterity are required.
The mental demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Examples of mental demands include reading (documents), detailed work, confidentiality, language, math, reasoning, oral communications, written communications, customer contact, multiple concurrent tasks, constant interruptions, and performing calculations when necessary.
Market context
In Massachusetts, Professor of Practice Nursing roles are typically driven by nursing school staffing needs, clinical education expansion, and faculty turnover, so candidates with current bedside expertise are often in demand. These positions are competitive because schools usually look for an unencumbered Massachusetts RN license and substantial acute or critical care medical-surgical experience, with a PhD or DNP preferred but MSN candidates sometimes considered. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to highlight teaching readiness and recent clinical practice.
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