Associate Professor, Nursing

Location: Kingston

Position Information

Job Title Associate Professor, Nursing

Job Description Summary , Duties and Responsibilities,

Required Qualifications and

Preferred Qualifications

The search will remain open until the position is filled:
Review of applications

will begin immediately.

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About URI:
The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community.

URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.

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The College of Nursing is searching for a tenure-track Associate Professor to begin Fall 2026.

BASIC FUNCTION:

The URI College of Nursing is committed to scientific inquiry, knowledge development, and excellence in teaching. We have built a robust research portfolio and innovative undergraduate and graduate programs that support our mission to prepare nurses to excel as outstanding clinicians, scholars, and leaders who will enhance the health and health care of individuals, families, communities, and populations both locally and globally.

We seek a dynamic faculty member to join us as we continue to grow. The successful candidate will have an appointment with the College of Nursing with opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration across the campus and external partners. The candidate will serve as a senior member of the faculty and will be expected to have a program of research supported by extramural funding in an area that complements the mission of the College of Nursing.

The successful candidate will also contribute to the University's teaching mission and participate in service activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Contribute to the undergraduate and graduate teaching mission of the University by mentoring students and teaching courses for the college.

Maintain a robust program of research germane to nursing and health that is extramurally funded.

Maintain a high level of dissemination of scholarship as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and presentations at national and international meetings.

Provide leadership in innovative and emerging teaching pedagogies, national and/or international professional organizations, and in service to the college through faculty mentorship.

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. PhD degree.

2. Recognized leader in the field at a national level (e.g., Fellow in the AAN or AANP).

3. Eligible for tenure in the College of Nursing.

4. Demonstrated experience teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.

5. Demonstrated research record evidenced by external funding.

6. Demonstrated evidence of publications in established journals.

7. Demonstrated excellence in written communication skills.

8. Demonstrated excellence in oral communication skills.

9. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills.

10. Demonstrated clinical expertise in area of specialization.

11. Clinical expertise in pediatrics, psychiatric-mental health, gerontology, or other area complementary to the faculty and college needs.

12. Demonstrated ability to write competitive applications for extramural funding.

13. Eligible for RN licensure in Rhode Island.

14. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

PREFERRED:

1. Evidence of successful research collaborations.

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The University of Rhode Island is an equal-opportunity employer. It is the policy of the University of Rhode Island to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability.

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: ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)

Contact Email Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded Extension Contingent on Funding Date Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Faculty Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.

(#2) Curriculum Vitae.

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NOTE:

Letters of reference upon request.