Associate Professor, College of Nursing, Office of Research & Scholarship, Full Time

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Cincinnati, OHIO

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to over 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 332,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

 

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, global leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion.


About the College

The College of Nursing has been providing students and alumni with experiences that extend beyond the classroom for over 130 years. Among the oldest nursing schools in the country, the UC College of Nursing has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. Our mission is to develop nurse leaders who are empowered to generate, explore and apply nursing knowledge for evolving health care environments. If you have a passion for nursing and developing the future nurses that will lead in healthcare come join our college and contribute to our mission. UC Nurses. We See Leaders.


Job Overview

The College of Nursing at the University of Cincinnati is seeking a faculty member eligible for tenure at the Associate or Full Professor level to contribute to the research mission of the college (rank commensurate with credentials). Candidates should be prepared to teach at the graduate and/or undergraduate levels (depending upon College needs and the candidate’s credentials). This is a 9-month faculty appointment that teaches across two primary semesters. The College of Nursing is committed to an inclusive and welcoming environment and seeks to attract faculty, staff, and students of diverse backgrounds. The selected candidate will have a commitment to diversity and inclusion in working with diverse populations. 

 

Tenured faculty members are primarily responsible for research, which includes a consistent pattern of obtaining extramural funding for research and publications in peer-reviewed publications. Tenured faculty members may also contribute to the pedagogical and service missions of the university, expectations for which may be described in their letters of appointment and in unit reappointment and promotion criteria. A reduced teaching load will be considered based on salary support from extramural funding sources. 


Essential Functions

Job duties will include teaching, research, and service activities. 

  • Responsibilities will include submitting large extramural grants and disseminating research findings at conferences and in peer-reviewed journals. 
  • Service expectations include service to the College and University on committees, as well as with a professional organization consistent with one’s research focus. 
  • Attend meetings, participate in governance, prepare materials for teaching.
  • Evaluate and develop curriculum for department and/or college.
  • Conduct and teach assigned undergraduate and/or graduate-level courses and seminars.
  • Serve as an academic adviser for students and evaluate student coursework.
  • Serve on college or university committees and participate in curriculum development activities.
  • Serve on graduate committees, supervise laboratories (where appropriate), independent study activities, and off-campus learning.
  • Engage in other activities ancillary to or in support of his or her responsibilities.
  • Render service to the professional or lay community which is relevant to the individual’s academic specialty.
  • Review, and where necessary, respond in a timely manner to all University-related communications.

Required Education

Prior to effective date of appointment, must have obtained: 

  • A Doctor of Philosophy degree in Nursing, Public Health, or a related field.

Required Experience
  • Demonstrated excellence in teaching and research evidenced by strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals. Candidates for a tenured appointment should demonstrate intellectual leadership and impact on the field and potential significant contributions to the department, University of Cincinnati, and wider scholarly community. 
  • Demonstrate evidence of effective teaching ability, commitment to student success, and service to the profession.
  • Service leadership at the regional or national level.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to present complex material to students unfamiliar with a subject. 
  • Ability to work and collaborate with individuals from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds. 

Application Process

Please submit an online application and attach:

  • Cover letter indicating research experience
  • Funding history
  • CV
  • Three (3) professional references

 

Please use the additional documents feature as needed for these items. Applications without a cover letter and CV/Resume will not be considered for the position. 


Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

  • Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
  • Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
  • Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
  • Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
  • Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
  • Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
  • Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

 

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

 

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html .

 

FOR ALL FACULTY HIRES OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF HIRE

 

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

 

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]

 

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.

 

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