Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor or Assistant/Associate Professor of Pract

Overview

Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor or Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice, Graduate Nursing (PMHNP) – Remote (National). This is a 12-month, full-time contract teaching position within the School of Nursing at Simmons University, reporting to the Director of Advanced Practice - PMHNP Programs.

Located in Boston's Fenway area, Simmons University is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and to inclusive hiring practices. Simmons offers programs that empower students and prepare leaders who excel in their professions and communities.

Responsibilities

• Teaching responsibilities: standard teaching load for full-time Graduate Nursing contract faculty is seven courses per academic year (or equivalent as approved).
• Serve as Course Coordinator for courses determined by the Program Director, managing day-to-day operations and program needs for assigned courses.
• Oversee curriculum, faculty, and student experience in coordinated sections; ensure academic rigor and curricular alignment with School of Nursing standards and CCNE accreditation.
• Make recommendations for course development and revisions; collaborate with the course iteration team.
• Partner with the Staffing Specialist to vet and hire adjunct faculty for online course sections in collaboration with the Program Director.
• Mentor and develop Section Instructors; help ensure faculty readiness for online teaching and learning methods; support faculty retention and development.
• Support immersion programs and participate in graduate nursing courses throughout the contractual year, including supervision of students and provision of online and synchronous session coverage.
• Provide oversight of student experience and resolution of student issues in collaboration with Program Director and academic support staff; monitor grading practices and communicate with program leadership on course, instructor, and student concerns.
• Prepare and supervise Section Instructors, conduct regular meetings, and observe classes to ensure consistency and quality.
• Engage in service to the University (curriculum development, committees, governance) and maintain professional engagement to stay current in the field.

Qualifications/Skills

• Master's degree in nursing or higher; doctoral degree (DNSc, DNP or equivalent) or progress toward doctoral degree, with ability to complete within five years.
• Current PMHNP national board certification; licensed as PMHNP; Massachusetts RN license (and Massachusetts APRN license for Boston campus teaching).
• Current PMHNP clinical practice required; graduate nursing education experience preferred; minimum of 5 years of academic experience for candidates without a doctoral degree.
• Graduate-level teaching experience and online teaching exposure preferred.
• Strong commitment to collegiality and working with students from diverse backgrounds and identities.

Terms of Service

This is a remote 12-month contract role reporting to the Director of Advanced Practice - PMHNP Programs. The standard teaching load is seven courses per academic year or equivalent. Faculty must adhere to Simmons policies.

Instructions to Applicants

Please upload all applicable application materials (resume/CV, cover letter, writing sample, teaching philosophy, etc.) in the Application Materials box on page 2 of the application. Documents can be uploaded individually or as a single document (e.g., PDF).

Simmons University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusive excellence and diverse hiring practices.

To apply, visit the official posting on Simmons Careers: Remote — National / Assistant-Associate Teaching Professor or Assistant-Associate Professor of Practice, Graduate Nursing (PMHNP) — R11084-2.

Located in Boston, Simmons University is a private, non-sectarian college focused on empowering students for meaningful careers and leadership.