Clinical Assistant Professor

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, academic, and operational leadership for the post-baccalaureate and post-master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs
• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the DNP curriculum in alignment with AACN Essentials
• Oversee program outcomes, including certification pass rates, graduation rates, and student satisfaction
• Teach four to five 3-credit courses per year and chair or serve on DNP scholarly project committees
• Mentor students in evidence-based practice projects, quality improvement initiatives, and systems-level change
• Maintain an active program of scholarship or scholarly practice consistent with faculty rank
• Ensure program compliance with CCNE standards and Massachusetts State Board of Nursing regulations
• Participate in student recruitment, marketing, and orientation efforts

Requirements

• Earned Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited institution
• Current unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts
• Demonstrated leadership experience in graduate nursing education
• Experience teaching in graduate nursing programs
• Evidence of scholarship and professional engagement

Preferred Qualifications

• National certification as a Nurse Practitioner
• Administrative experience in an academic or clinical setting

About the Company

The Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Boston is dedicated to advancing practice-focused doctoral education. We foster a culture of academic excellence, collaboration, and inclusive practice to prepare the next generation of nursing leaders.