Subject Matter Specialist, Nursing - Adjunct Faculty

Located in Boston’s historic Fenway area, Simmons University has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons was founded for equality 125 years ago as one of the first higher education institutions dedicated to helping women become leaders. Today, our university continues to grow and evolve and now offers Boston’s only women’s undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all. 

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As a university that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices–at all levels, for all positions–ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.

JOB SUMMARY

Subject Matter Specialists are adjunct faculty who provide targeted academic support to students experiencing challenges in nursing coursework. Through structured group-based tutoring, targeted review sessions, and remediation support, they promote mastery of foundational and advanced concepts, evidence-driven clinical decision-making, and preparation for NCLEX success.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Provide individualized and small-group tutoring to support student learning and academic success.
• Support students in developing and demonstrating required competencies.
• Reinforce core concepts and promote evidence-driven decision-making across the curriculum.
• Facilitate review of NCLEX-style questions to strengthen clinical judgment and test-taking skills.
• Collaborate with faculty and Academic Coaches to coordinate student support and promote academic progress.
• Monitor student progress and identify opportunities for timely academic support.
• Maintain accurate tutoring records in accordance with program expectations.
• Participate in student success initiatives that support retention, progression, and academic achievement.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Other duties related to study group facilitation as assigned by the Assistant Director of the Bridge and Mentoring Center

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BSN required 
• MSN to work with graduate-level post-licensure students
• Active MA RN
• APRN license, as applicable
• Strong academic background in nursing
• At least 2 years of recent nursing clinical experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MSN to work with undergraduate students
• Previous tutoring or teaching experience

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, CV, statement of teaching philosophy (optional), and contact information for at least two professional references.  Please upload all documents to the Resume/CV section on the 'My Experience' page of your application.

Compensation: $3,500 per subject, as assigned

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws effective October 29, 2025, Simmons University is committed to pay equity, transparency and clear communication throughout the hiring process.

This is a non-benefits eligible position.

Compensation for adjunct faculty is established at a set rate per course and does not vary based on experience, education, or other factors. Our compensation philosophy is centered around a comprehensive package that includes pay, retirement savings, and other offerings that can be seen here, as well as work-life balance initiatives such as flexible hours and remote work opportunities. We are committed to offering a package that empowers individuals to thrive in their roles, contribute meaningfully, and lead with confidence.

Instructions to Applicants: Please upload all applicable application materials (e.g. resume/cv, cover letter, writing sample, teaching philosophy, etc.) in the Application Materials box on page 2 ("My Experience") of this application. Documents can be uploaded individually or as a combined document (e.g. PDF).

Simmons University is committed to inclusive excellence in all aspects of an individual’s community experience. As a university committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices–at all levels, for all positions–ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.