Assistant/Associate Professor - Family Nurse Practitioner

Assistant/Associate Professor - Family Nurse Practitioner

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About Our Organization

The MGH Institute of Health Professions is an academic affiliate of the world-renowned Massachusetts General Hospital, offering graduate programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Nursing, and Physical Therapy and a post-baccalaureate program in Medical Imaging. The Institute is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The School of Nursing is approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. and the Commission for Collegiate Nursing Education, Inc.

Department Overview

The School of Nursing offers a curriculum leading to a Master of Science in Nursing for both non-nurse and registered nurse college graduates and a Certificate of Advanced Study for Post-Masters students. A Doctor of Nursing Practice degree and an accelerated baccalaureate degree are being offered. Specialty concentrations are available in adult, family, gerontological nursing, pediatrics, acute care, psych/mental health and women's health.

Job Description

The School of Nursing at the MGH Institute of Health Professions seeks applications from a dynamic, energetic family nurse practitioner with prior teaching experience to join the faculty of the MGH Institute of Health Professions. Prior teaching experience in health assessment desirable. Responsibilities will include teaching at both the entry and advanced practice levels of an entry-level master's degree program, participating in the development of the curriculum at both the entry and advanced practice levels, facilitating development of clinical sites for precepted experiences, participating in recruitment activities for the specialty, advising students, and working as a member of the nursing faculty. Teaching assignments will be based on program need and candidate interest and experience. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in Institute level faculty committees.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have an MS in nursing and certification as a family nurse practitioner, prior teaching experience at the graduate level, and excellent interpersonal skills with evidence of recent clinical experience. PhD in nursing or a related field preferred. Interest in developing research/scholarship required. Rank and salary commensurate with experience.

How To Apply

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vita, and two letters of reference. Review of applications will begin when received and will continue until the position is filled.
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Company Profile:
Founded in 1811, Massachusetts General Hospital is the third-oldest general hospital in the country, and the oldest and largest in New England. The 907-bed world-renowned medical center offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. The largest teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, MGH is on the cutting edge of patient care, research and medical education. It is the largest nongovernment employer in the city of Boston, with more than 21,500 employees.

MGH is among the leading medical institutions continuously recognized by U.S. News & World Report's annual honor roll of America's best hospitals. In 2009, MGH ranked fifth nationally, with MGH Psychiatry ranking first in that specialty for the 14th consecutive year. MGH has been named to the list since the publication began conducting the survey in 1990.

In 2008, MGH again was named a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association. The Magnet Recognition Program recognizes health care organizations that provide the best in nursing care and to uphold the tradition of excellence in professional nursing practice. MGH was the first Massachusetts hospital to earn the Magnet designation in 2003.

MGH has repeatedly been named an employer of choice. Most recently, it was named to The Globe 100, a list of the top employers in Massachusetts compiled by The Boston Globe. The hospital has also earned a spot on Conceive magazine's 2009 list of the Top 50 Workplaces for Prospective Parents.

A career with MGH means you'll be part of a rich legacy of providing top-quality patient care and an integral part of ensuring that our success continues. Located in Boston, MGH is accessible by several MBTA lines. Our benefits and perks are outstanding and include health/dental insurance, a retirement plan, 403b, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, childcare center and a fitness center. There is only one MGH! For more information, please visit us at .

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Employer.