Assistant Professor

Position Information Job Title Assistant Professor, Nursing (Family Health 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. The College of Nursing is searching for an Assistant Professor, tenure track position, to begin in fall 2024. Seeking a committed faculty member with experience in family and reproductive health, neonatal, and pediatric nursing who will advance family nursing and leadership through education, research, and service. The College of Nursing has over 800 undergraduate students and 100 graduate students in MS, DNP and PhD programs. The College of Nursing includes the Kingston campus (undergraduate program) and the additional location of the Rhode Island Nursing Education Center (NEC) in Providence (graduate program and upper division undergraduate course work). Both locations provide opportunities for clinical skills and simulation learning as well as interdisciplinary research and collaborations. The College of Nursing is one of three Colleges comprising the URI Academic Health Collaborative. BASIC FUNCTION: The College of Nursing (CON) is committed to scientific inquiry, knowledge development, and excellence in teaching. We are building a faculty with a strong record of successful laboratory and/or clinical research that supports our mission to prepare outstanding and compassionate nurses to excel as clinicians, scholars, and leaders who will enhance the health care of individuals, families, communities, and populations both locally and globally. The successful candidate will have an appointment to the College of Nursing with opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration across the campus including health-related orientations in the Colleges of Health Science, Pharmacy, and Business, and Ryan Institute for Neurosciences, as well as external partners. The candidate will be expected to establish a program of research in an area that complements the college's mission and is supported by extramural funding. The successful candidate will also contribute to the University's teaching mission and participate in service activities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Establish and maintain a robust program of research germane to nursing and health that is supported by extramural funding. Maintain a high level of scholarly activity as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and presentations at national and international meetings. Contribute to the graduate and undergraduate teaching missions of the University by mentoring graduate students and teaching graduate and undergraduate courses for the college. 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. A PhD degree in Nursing, or related field at time of appointment. 2. Demonstrated record of scholarly productivity commensurate with experience. 3. Evidence of eligibility for appointment as Assistant Professor (as showcased in your CV potential for/actual scholarship and teaching effectiveness). 4. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and oral communication skills. 5. Demonstrated excellence in writing skills. 6. Clinical expertise in family and reproductive health, neonatal, and pediatric nursing. 7. Eligible for RN licensure in Rhode Island. 8. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations. PREFERRED: 1. Postdoctoral training in an area related to program of research germane to nursing and health. 2. Demonstrated experience in classroom and/or clinical teaching. 3. Evidence of successful research collaborations. 4. Demonstrated ability to write competitive applications for extramural funding. 5. Neonatal Resuscitation Certification. ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. Union AAUP - American Assoc of Univ Professors Status Academic Year, Full-time, Tenure-track, Permanent End Date of Restriction or Limitation Department Information Department Dean Nursing Contact(s) Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: Contact Email Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded No Extension Contingent on Funding Date Special Instructions to Applicants Please attach the following 4 (PDF) documents to your online Faculty Employment Application: A cover letter detailing qualifications and alignment with the position description. Curriculum vitae. A statement of teaching philosophy, including research interests and goals (as one complete document). A Diversity Statement - commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. PLEASE NOTE: Letters of reference upon request only.