Department:

Research and PhD Program

Location: Health Sciences Center

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID: R101078

Position Description:

The University of Louisville School of Nursing (SON) is growing and seeks to hire a junior- to senior-level tenure eligible or tenure track research faculty with a focused research program.� Building the School of Nursing research portfolio is instrumental to the continued growth of our PhD program and to increase funding and data-based peer-reviewed publications, and to provide research mentoring for students interested in new research areas. The faculty member hired for this position is expected to aggressively seek research funding from sources such as NIH, national foundations, and other high-profile research funding sources. Competitive salary, start-up funds, and research support services will be provided. In addition to internal mentoring, external mentor funds are available for junior faculty members. As the UofL School of Nursing expands we are also endeavoring to expand our research enterprise, thus we are not limiting the tenure-track/tenured positions to specific research trajectories.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in nursing or related discipline.
• Demonstrated ability to write research grants.
• Identified research trajectory.
• Demonstrated leadership and teaching scholarship.
• Effective teaching experience in multiple course delivery modalities, including online and hybrid.
• Excellent presentation, writing, communication, and team collaboration skills.
• Eligible to obtain an unencumbered RN license to practice nursing in Kentucky.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in course development, delivery, and evaluation.
• Record of successful grant submission and/or funding.
• Record of peer-reviewed publications.
• Robust knowledge of salient research, effective pedagogical practices, adult learning theories, instructional design, higher education workforce trends, assessment techniques, scholarly research practices, teaching practices, and teaching technologies.
• Demonstrated expertise in providing face-to-face, hybrid, and online teaching and learning.
• Experience in providing instruction and consulting with faculty on effective student-centered teaching and learning, teaching with technology, universal design for learning, and teaching in all modalities.
• Experience developing curricular programming and educational programs with broad campus collaboration.

The School of Nursing is committed to creating equitable and inclusive campus environments that accelerate the success of the full range of our students and employees.� We believe that employees who feel valued and respected will create policies, programs, practices, research agendas, and services to effectively meet the needs and exceed the expectations of the increasingly diverse student populations we admit and hope to serve.

The School of Nursing encourages candidates to apply who have demonstrated capacity to create inclusive work environments, will work effectively on diverse teams, and will serve the increasingly diverse students we want to attract.

The School of Nursing is committed to attracting and hiring racially diverse and culturally aware faculty, staff, and leadership at all levels who not only reflect the demographics of our students but also continue to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our students.

All applicants must submit a written statement articulating their commitment to the university's vision to be a great place to learn, work, and invest by celebrating diversity, fostering equity, and striving for inclusion.

Why Louisville? Louisville is known not only for the Kentucky Derby and its culinary scene, but also for its spirit-whether that is the city's compassion and creative energy or its bourbon. �Louisville Tourism describes the city as a combination of heritage and innovation, authenticity and originality, quirkiness and friendliness that's completely unique to our region.

Why UofL? As a recipient of the 2020 Health Professions HEED Excellence in Diversity award, UofL exemplifies a steadfast commitment to diversity and inclusion. The enthusiasm seen by faculty on campus sparks the curiosity of students and jumpstarts their motivation to learn. Working at UofL is more than a paycheck. It is a Cardinal Family encompassing diverse perspectives that are devoted to teaching, learning and developing leaders.

Why the UofL School of Nursing? The School of Nursing is a community in which faculty, staff, and students collaborate to promote excellence in the profession of nursing.� As a citizen of the larger community, the emphasis of the School of Nursing is to address the complex health needs of diverse and dynamic populations through nursing education, research, scholarship, and service.� The School of Nursing's core values are compassion, curiosity, engagement, integrity, respect, innovation, and accountability.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.