Associate Professor, Nursing

Job Title Associate Professor, Nursing

Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications 

The search will remain open until the position has been filled. Review of applications will begin immediately.

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The College of Nursing is searching for a tenure-track Associate Professor to begin Fall 2025.

BASIC FUNCTION:

The URI College of Nursing is committed to scientific inquiry, knowledge development, and excellence in teaching. We have built a robust research portfolio and innovative undergraduate and graduate programs that support our mission to prepare nurses to excel as outstanding clinicians, scholars, and leaders who will enhance the health and health care of individuals, families, communities, and populations both locally and globally. We seek a dynamic NP faculty member to join us as we continue to grow. The successful candidate will have an appointment with the College of Nursing with opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration across the campus and external partners. The candidate will serve as a senior member of the faculty and will be expected to have a program of research supported by extramural funding in an area that complements the mission of the College of Nursing. The successful candidate will also contribute to the University’s teaching mission and participate in service activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Contribute to the undergraduate and graduate teaching mission of the University by mentoring students and teaching courses for the college.

Maintain a robust program of research germane to nursing and health that is extramurally funded.

Maintain a high level of dissemination of scholarship as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and presentations at national and international meetings.

Provide leadership in innovative and emerging teaching pedagogies, national and/or international professional organizations, and in service to the college through faculty mentorship.

Serve on college and University committees.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform other duties as assigned.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The incumbent is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

1. PhD degree

2. Recognized leader in the field at a national level (e.g., Fellow in the AAN or AANP).

3. Eligible for tenure in the College of Nursing.

4. Demonstrated experience teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.

5. Demonstrated research record evidenced by external funding.

6. Demonstrated evidence of publications in established journals.

7. Demonstrated excellence in written communication skills.

8. Demonstrated excellence in oral communication skills.

9. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills.

10. Demonstrated clinical expertise in area of specialization.

11. Demonstrated ability to write competitive applications for extramural funding.

12. Eligible for RN licensure in Rhode Island.

13. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

PREFERRED:

1. Evidence of successful research collaborations

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The University of Rhode Island is an equal-opportunity employer committed to the principles of affirmative action. It is the policy of the University of Rhode Island to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability.

Union AAUP – American Assoc of Univ Professors

Status Academic Year, Full-time, Tenure-track, Permanent

End Date of Restriction or Limitation 

Department Dean Nursing

Contact(s) 

Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Email 

Campus Location Kingston

Grant Funded 

Extension Contingent on Funding Date 

Special Instructions to Applicants 

Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.

(#2) Curriculum Vitae.

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PLEASE NOTE: Letters of reference upon request only.

Position Number 106039

Posting Number F00413

Posting Date 03/15/2024

Closing Date 

Open Until Filled Yes

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/13144

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