Salem State University

Adjunct Faculty (CE), Nursing, Clinical, (Maternity or Pediatric) 2025-2026

Location
Salem, MA
Pay
$1,610 – $1,987 per credit
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
March 4, 2026

About this position

Overview: Salem State University Nursing School of Nursing invites applications for adjunct faculty with interest and experience teaching Maternity or Pediatric Health in a clinical setting. Teaching assignments may include days, evenings, or weekends and range from 6 to 15 hours/week over the course of the semester. Duties and Responsibilities: Work collaboratively with faculty, in a school with future-directed leadership and a collective focus on academic excellence, success of our students and faculty development. Required Qualifications: Hold a current unencumbered Massachusetts Registered Nurse license. Graduate degree in nursing. Minimum of five years of full-time registered nurse experience within the last eight years. Evidence of clinical competency in clinical instruction. OR Hold a current unencumbered Massachusetts Registered Nurse license. Possess a minimum of five years full-time registered nurse experience within the last eight years. Baccalaureate degree in nursing and meet at least one of the following criteria Matriculation in a graduate nursing program with expected graduation date within five years of the date of appointment. OR Possess a related non-nursing graduate degree. OR Possess a current Nurse Education Certification recognized by a Massachusetts Board certified organization. Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated commitment to collaboration and collegiality Demonstrated commitment to teaching, supervision, and advising Strength and potential for excellence and leadership in community engagement and university services Appropriate terminal degree College-level teaching experience, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels Experience teaching a multicultural population Working Location: This is an onsite position in Salem, MA with some on-campus, in-person responsibilities. Application Instructions: Please apply online and attach CV, cover letter, and transcripts. To ensure you are assigned the highest eligible rank, you should provide the total sum of credits you have taught at the college/university level. This information can be added to your CV, cover letter, or a separate document. Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university. This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship. EEO Statement: The university considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law. ADA Statement: Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodation information or requests please email eo-hr@salemstate.edu. Recruitment Agencies: Salem State University does not partner with or accept candidates from outside staffing agencies. All hiring is managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team.

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How the pay compares

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This listing
$1,610 – $1,987 per credit
Health Sciences & Nursing median
$3,000/ course, n=280
Massachusetts median
$6,000/ course, n=235

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