Position Overview
The Department of Nursing, in the School of Nursing & Health Sciences at Merrimack College, seeks to hire a dynamic nurse leader as the Graduate Nursing Program Director for our inaugural Master’s Degree in Nursing. In collaboration with the Dean and Associate Dean, the Graduate Nursing Program Director will provide leadership for the development, operation and evaluation of a new Masters in Nursing in Population Health with a concentration in Nursing Education. This is a 12-month open rank faculty and program director position.
The Department of Nursing is housed in the state-of-the-art Nursing Center at Merrimack College. This space includes 6 simulation labs, 2 classrooms; 2 debrief rooms, 15 faculty offices and 2 large student collaborative spaces. Merrimack College is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek candidates with a demonstrated ability to work with colleagues and students across a broad range of social and personal identities and perspectives. We particularly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups.
Qualifications:
An earned doctoral degree in Nursing with specialization in community, public health, population health or nursing education. A valid and unencumbered MA RN license Experience in nursing academia with 3 years minimum teaching at the graduate level.
Additional Requirements:
Experience in leadership Experience with online pedagogy preferred. Exceptional organizational ability with great attention to detail Experience with computerized software systems, including but not limited to Google suite and Microsoft Office Proven ability to meet deadlines. Communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and external affiliates both orally and in writing. Evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, especially as relevant to administrative responsibilities. Work effectively as part of a team.
Roles and Responsibilities
Application Materials Should Include:
Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position, citing experience relevant to the qualifications and including experience with, and commitment to, our Catholic Augustinian mission, our values, and our desire to be a more diverse, equitable and inclusive institution of higher learning Resume or Curriculum Vitae Statement of teaching philosophy Names and contact information for three (3) professional referencesThis position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check.
Vaccinations and Work Location
This is an on-campus position as employees are essential in order to provide a fully on-campus, residential college experience for our students and the community.
The COVID-19 vaccine and booster for which an individual may be eligible are highly recommended for students, faculty and staff. Merrimack College does not require proof of COVID vaccination for enrollment, employment or to be a guest on our campus.
Statement on Our Mission
Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution of higher education committed to building a culturally and racially diverse community. Our mission is to enlighten minds, engage hearts and empower lives and is inspired by our Catholic faith and the Augustinian tradition of seeking truth through inquiry and dialogue.
Merrimack College seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to Merrimack’s Catholic and Augustinian mission and values and advance our work in the area of diversity, equity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups. All candidates should describe in their application previous experience related to equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as how they will engage in fostering a culture that supports our Catholic and Augustinian mission and our values of diversity, equity and inclusion.
About Merrimack College
The only Catholic, Augustinian institution of higher education in New England, Merrimack College is a private, independent, coeducational institution with more than 4,000 undergraduate and 1,400 graduate students from 32 states and 37 countries. The College features more than 100 career-focused undergraduate, professional and graduate programs, all taught by exceptional faculty who are passionate about their subject and student success. The College has five schools: arts and sciences, engineering and computational sciences, nursing and health sciences, the Winston school of education and social policy and the Girard school of business. The College’s suburban 240-acre campus is approximately 25 miles north of Boston in the towns of North Andover and Andover, Massachusetts. Merrimack is a Master’s Colleges and Universities/Larger Programs (M1) institution in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Merrimack is one of the fastest growing educational institutions in the country and has steadily climbed up in the U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Best Colleges, ranking 33rd in the Regional Universities North category in 2024. Merrimack is a NCAA Division I athletic institution.
Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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