About the College Of Nursing

The College of Nursing is 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. The UC College of Nursing is a comprehensive nursing college with 30+ nursing majors and programs. Come join our exceptional faculty and contribute to educating the future nurse leaders. UC Nurses. We See Leaders.

Job Overview

The College of Nursing at the University of Cincinnati is seeking a tenure track faculty member at the Assistant Professor level to contribute to the research mission of the college. 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.

Faculty members who are tenured or tenure-track faculty are primarily responsible for research, which includes a consistent pattern of obtaining extramural funding for research and publications in peer-reviewed publications. Tenured or tenure-track 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 their unit reappointment and promotion criteria. A reduced teaching load will be considered based on salary support from extramural funding sources. Further details regarding the UC’s Next Lives Here urban impact pathways for research can be found at this link. https://www.uc.edu/about/strategic-direction/urban-impact.html

Essential Functions

Job duties will include teaching, research, and service activities. The faculty member will teach courses at the graduate and/or undergraduate level. A reduced teaching load will be given during the first 2 years of appointment. Research expectations will include developing a focused program of research related to urban impact (e.g., public health, cancer science). Responsibilities will include submitting grants and disseminating research findings at conferences and in peer-reviewed journals. Service expectations include service to the College, University, and a professional nursing or health-related organization.

Minimum Requirements

Must have obtained a Doctorate or terminal degree from a regionally accredited college or university of recognized standing in a field appropriate to the requirements of the position.

Required Education

Minimum Requirements Prior to effective date of appointment, must have obtained:

• A Doctor of Philosophy degree in nursing or health-related discipline

Required Experience

• 1 year of postdoctoral research experience with a focus in nursing or health-related discipline.

Application Process

• Applicants are required to summarize their leadership style and how they leverage the experiences and skills of their team to foster innovation, impact, and a positive working/learning environment. Please include this summary under the additional documents section of the application.
• Attach a cover letter indicating required postdoctoral research experience, CV, and 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.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment