A Nursing Instructor or Professor teaches nursing students with a combination of classroom instruction and clinical training. Teaches academic subjects needed as the foundation for nursing, such as anatomy and chemistry, and also job skills required for direct patient care. Teaches at a college or in a hospital or other clinical setting.
Research Assistant/ Associate Professor•College of Nursing Apply now Job no: 541136 Work type:
Non-Tenure-Track Faculty Location:
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories:
Education/Training/Instructional Design, Allied Health, Grant or Research Administration, Nursing, Health Care Administration/Support Department:
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COLLEGE-NURSING Classification Title:
Research Assistant/ Associate Professor•
College of Nursing Classification Minimum Requirements:
Earned PhD in Nursing or a Master's degree in Nursing with a PhD in a health-related field. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Research interests that align with the College of Nursing's research pillars. Demonstrated potential to contribute to interdisciplinary research and scholarly activity.
Job Description:
The University of Florida College of Nursing invites applications for a Research Assistant Professor position. This is a 12-month, full-time (1.0 FTE), non-tenure-accruing faculty appointment with a renewable annual contract. Initial appointment funding is available for up to two years; continuation beyond this period will be contingent upon meeting established performance expectations and securing research funding support. We seek creative, collaborative, and highly motivated nurse researchers whose expertise aligns with nursing science and health outcomes research. Successful candidates will contribute to the College's research mission by developing an innovative program of research and scholarship and actively collaborating with interdisciplinary research teams. Candidates should demonstrate strong research skills, a record of peer-reviewed publications, experience contributing to externally funded research, and the potential to establish an independent and externally funded research program. Responsibilities Research Develop a focused program of research that advances nursing science and improves health outcomes. Collaborate with faculty investigators and interdisciplinary research teams in the design, implementation, and analysis of research studies. Prepare and submit competitive extramural grant applications as Principal Investigator (PI) and/or Co-Investigator. Disseminate research findings through presentations at scientific conferences and publications in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals. Teaching and Mentorship Contribute to the College's educational mission through guest lectures, classroom teaching activities, and/or the mentorship of undergraduate honors, doctoral, and postdoctoral trainees engaged in research. Service Participate in College, University, and professional service activities, as appropriate.
Expected Salary:
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Qualifications:
Earned PhD in Nursing or a Master's degree in Nursing with a PhD in a health-related field. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Research interests that align with the College of Nursing's research pillars. Demonstrated potential to contribute to interdisciplinary research and scholarly activity.
Preferred:
Completion of postdoctoral research training. Evidence of scholarly productivity through peer-reviewed publications. Experience conducting collaborative research within interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary teams. Emerging record of extramural grant activity. Experience mentoring students, trainees, or junior investigators. Special Instructions to
Applicants:
Interested candidates must submit a curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation. Optional additions for an application package may include: a research statement and a teaching statement. Final candidate will be required to provide three (3) letters of recommendation and an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
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