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Job no: 528922
Position type: Faculty Full Time
Benefit Status: Benefited-Union
Campus: UMass Lowell
Department: Solomont School of Nursing
Salary: See posting section for salary range details
Applications Open: Nov 07 2025
Applications Close: Open until filled
General Summary Of Position
The UMass Lowell Susan and Alan Solomont School of Nursing seeks a full-time tenure-track faculty member with an established program of research or solid research trajectory. Priority research areas include health promotion, the healthcare workforce, and historically excluded and underserved populations, but applicants with expertise in other areas are also encouraged to apply. Tenure-track faculty are expected to teach 4 courses per year, with reductions based on research productivity; generous teaching releases are standard for assistant professors in their first four years. All faculty in the School are expected to engage in service to the School, College, and University, commensurate with rank. We seek applicants recognized for scholarly productivity, ability to work with diverse populations, and excellent oral and written communication skills. The candidate may be appointed at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level, depending upon qualifications.
About UMass Lowell
The University of Massachusetts Lowell, located about 25 miles northwest of Boston in the high-tech corridor of Massachusetts, is a diverse public research university enrolling nearly 17,000 students. Approximately 48% of undergraduates identify as being from diverse backgrounds and 43% are first-generation college students. UMass Lowell has experienced dramatic growth in research funding, total endowments, and student enrollment over the past ten years, and was recently ranked the #1 public university in Massachusetts by the Wall Street Journal for the second time and the #1 public university in New England for return on investment. It is a Carnegie Classification Research 1 university and conducts more than $120 million in sponsored research annually. Located 30 miles north of Boston, faculty at UMass Lowell can easily collaborate with clinical sites and researchers in Boston and surrounding areas.
Solomont School Of Nursing Overview
A growing, dynamic, and well-regarded school established in 1968, the Solomont School of Nursing enrolls over 550 nursing students in the BS, RN to BS, Master’s, Doctor of Nursing Practice and PhD in Nursing programs and has 21 full-time faculty members. NCLEX-RN pass rates and NP certification exam pass rates consistently exceed 90%. Faculty have diverse interests and conduct research in the areas of health disparities, correctional worker health, occupational health, pediatrics, and women’s health.
The Solomont School of Nursing is located within the Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences, a vibrant and growing community of 65 faculty and nearly 1900 students. Zuckerberg College prepares professionals and scientists in a wide range of health science fields including biomedical, pharmaceutical and nutritional sciences, physical therapy and exercise science, and public health. Faculty research within Zuckerberg College ranges from laboratory research to clinical interventions and community-based projects and there is a supportive culture of interdisciplinary research across the College. Research programs with significant funding and vibrant community partnerships and engagement opportunities enrich and support our educational programs. The College is a leader in interprofessional education, research and practice opportunities for faculty and students. Opportunities for research collaborations also exist with other UMass Lowell Colleges, Research Centers and across the 5-campus UMass system.
Minimum Qualifications (Required)
This is a benefited, Massachusetts Society of Professors/MTA/NEA union position. Anticipated salary range based on rank and qualifications with anticipated range of $75,000 - $168,000.
Review of applications will begin on December 5, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.
Please include the following required documents with your application.
Position type: Faculty Full Time
Benefit Status: Benefited-Union
Campus: UMass Lowell
Department: Solomont School of Nursing
Salary: See posting section for salary range details
Applications Open: Nov 07 2025
Applications Close: Open until filled
General Summary Of Position
The UMass Lowell Susan and Alan Solomont School of Nursing seeks a full-time tenure-track faculty member with an established program of research or solid research trajectory. Priority research areas include health promotion, the healthcare workforce, and historically excluded and underserved populations, but applicants with expertise in other areas are also encouraged to apply. Tenure-track faculty are expected to teach 4 courses per year, with reductions based on research productivity; generous teaching releases are standard for assistant professors in their first four years. All faculty in the School are expected to engage in service to the School, College, and University, commensurate with rank. We seek applicants recognized for scholarly productivity, ability to work with diverse populations, and excellent oral and written communication skills. The candidate may be appointed at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level, depending upon qualifications.
About UMass Lowell
The University of Massachusetts Lowell, located about 25 miles northwest of Boston in the high-tech corridor of Massachusetts, is a diverse public research university enrolling nearly 17,000 students. Approximately 48% of undergraduates identify as being from diverse backgrounds and 43% are first-generation college students. UMass Lowell has experienced dramatic growth in research funding, total endowments, and student enrollment over the past ten years, and was recently ranked the #1 public university in Massachusetts by the Wall Street Journal for the second time and the #1 public university in New England for return on investment. It is a Carnegie Classification Research 1 university and conducts more than $120 million in sponsored research annually. Located 30 miles north of Boston, faculty at UMass Lowell can easily collaborate with clinical sites and researchers in Boston and surrounding areas.
Solomont School Of Nursing Overview
A growing, dynamic, and well-regarded school established in 1968, the Solomont School of Nursing enrolls over 550 nursing students in the BS, RN to BS, Master’s, Doctor of Nursing Practice and PhD in Nursing programs and has 21 full-time faculty members. NCLEX-RN pass rates and NP certification exam pass rates consistently exceed 90%. Faculty have diverse interests and conduct research in the areas of health disparities, correctional worker health, occupational health, pediatrics, and women’s health.
The Solomont School of Nursing is located within the Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences, a vibrant and growing community of 65 faculty and nearly 1900 students. Zuckerberg College prepares professionals and scientists in a wide range of health science fields including biomedical, pharmaceutical and nutritional sciences, physical therapy and exercise science, and public health. Faculty research within Zuckerberg College ranges from laboratory research to clinical interventions and community-based projects and there is a supportive culture of interdisciplinary research across the College. Research programs with significant funding and vibrant community partnerships and engagement opportunities enrich and support our educational programs. The College is a leader in interprofessional education, research and practice opportunities for faculty and students. Opportunities for research collaborations also exist with other UMass Lowell Colleges, Research Centers and across the 5-campus UMass system.
Minimum Qualifications (Required)
- Candidates must hold an earned research doctorate in nursing or a related field from an accredited institution
- Candidates with a doctorate in a field other than nursing must have a master’s degree in nursing
- Candidates must hold an active RN license and a Massachusetts RN license is required prior to the start of the employment
- RN experience in the United States
- Previous and recent publication in peer-reviewed journals
- Teaching experience in four-year University/College institutions, including graduate teaching required for candidates seeking Associate/Full Professor
- Candidates seeking Assistant Professor must have a beginning program of research and a clear research trajectory
- Candidates seeking Associate Professor must currently be at, or have credentials consistent with, tenured Associate Professor with a strong record of scholarship and recent or current extramurally supported research
- Candidates seeking Full Professor must currently be a tenured Associate or Full Professor with a strong record and evidence of recent scholarship and a consistent and current record of extramurally supported research
- Post-doctoral education experience is strongly preferred for candidates seeking Assistant Professor
- Editorial board experience for candidates seeking Associate/Full Professor
- Active involvement/leadership in national organizations for candidates seeking Associate/Full Professor
This is a benefited, Massachusetts Society of Professors/MTA/NEA union position. Anticipated salary range based on rank and qualifications with anticipated range of $75,000 - $168,000.
Review of applications will begin on December 5, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.
Please include the following required documents with your application.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Teaching statement/philosophy to include a description of previous teaching experience
- Research statement, including past research accomplishments and future plan
- Copy of up to three recent research publications (upload publications (3) as one file)
- Names and contact information of three references will be required at the time of application. References will be contacted after on-campus visits. One reference must be/have been a supervisor.
Salary : $75,000 - $168,000