Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

University of Connecticut; Storrs (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee and dependent tuition waivers

Outstanding benefits

Supportive work environment

Job summary

The University of Connecticut is seeking applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in the Elisabet DeLuca School of Nursing. The role requires a doctorate in nursing or a related field, with strong research and teaching experience.

Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to diversity and effective instructional methods. This is a 9-month appointment with a supportive environment for interdisciplinary collaboration. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including tuition waivers.

Qualifications

• Active program of scholarship and research.
• Experience teaching in higher education.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research and scholarship through funding and publications.
• Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Participate in professional service activities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Research ability

Education

Earned doctorate in nursing or related field

Eligibility for RN licensure in Connecticut

Job description

Search #: 499521
Work type: Full-time
Location: UConn Storrs
Categories: Faculty Tenure Track

INTRODUCTION

The University of Connecticut, Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing is seeking applications to fill a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track/tenured Assistant/Associate/Full Professor position. Candidates with research expertise in the following areas are encouraged to apply: health equity across the lifespan; social determinants of health; parent-child health: support for people with acute and chronic conditions, including symptoms and self-management; and biobehavioral studies of sleep and pain. The Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing offers the opportunity for faculty to engage with school centers including the Nursing and Engineering Innovation Center and the International Center for Lifestory Innovations and Practice. The School’s Biobehavioral Laboratory provides a wet lab and resources to support behavioral research.

The successful candidates will be expected to contribute to research and scholarship through extramural funding, high-quality publications, impact as measured through citations, performances and exhibits, and national recognition such as honorific awards. The successful candidates will share a deep commitment to effective instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels, innovative courses and instruction methods, and mentoring students in research, outreach, and professional development. Successful candidates will also be expected to broaden participation among members of under-represented groups; demonstrate through research, teaching, and/or public engagement the commitment to, and support of, diversity in the learning experience; integrate multicultural experiences into instructional methods and research tools; and provide leadership in developing pedagogical techniques designed to meet the needs of diverse learning styles and intellectual interests.

Faculty members are responsible for teaching and participating in professional service activities. UConn's philosophy of interdisciplinary scholarly collaboration provides an environment for productivity and achievement for both early and established scholars. The Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing offers assignments adjusted for concentration on research.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Earned doctorate in nursing or doctorate in a related field with a Master’s degree in Nursing.
• Demonstrated active program of scholarship and research through research publications and funding, evidence of, and potential for extramural funding.
• Experience teaching in an institution of higher education with documented positive student evaluations.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and interact productively with faculty, staff, and students.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated writing and research ability.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute through scholarship, teaching, and/or public engagement to the diversity and excellence of the learning experience.
• Applicants at higher ranks will possess an excellent record of research, teaching performance, and involvement in undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral education, commensurate with the rank they are seeking.
• Eligibility for RN licensure in Connecticut is required (valid by date of hire).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Record of research publications and research grants in the following areas: health equity across the lifespan; social determinants of health; parent-child health; support for people with acute and chronic conditions, including symptoms and self-management; and biobehavioral studies of sleep and pain.
• Ph.D. in nursing.
• Completion of a post-doctoral fellowship.
• For candidates who are advanced practice nurses, eligibility for APRN licensure in Connecticut is preferred (valid by date of hire).
• Demonstrated teaching excellence in areas of expertise.
• Applicants at the ranks of Associate and Full Professor will have a strong record of contribution through federally-funded research, publications in high-impact journals, teaching, and public engagement to the diversity and excellence of the learning experience, and evidence of service to the university, the field, or the profession through leadership in professional organizations, editorial activities, and successful involvement in undergraduate and/or graduate curriculum development.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a 9-month tenure/tenure-track faculty appointment initially subject to annual reappointment reviews. Appointment type, rank, and compensation package will be commensurate with background, qualifications, and experience. The anticipated start date is August 23, 2026.

The successful candidate’s primary appointment will be at the Storrs campus with the possibility of working at UConn’s regional campuses across the state. Faculty may also be asked to teach at one of UConn’s regional campuses as part of their ordinary workload. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University offers a competitive salary, and outstanding benefits, including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment. For additional information regarding benefits visit: https://hr.uconn.edu/health-benefits/.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLY

Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Faculty and Staff Positions, Search #499521 and submit the following application materials:

• Cover letter specifically addressing your credentials relative to the minimum and preferred qualifications listed above
• Curriculum Vitae
• One-page teaching statement
• One-page research/scholarship statement describing your program of research and its outcomes.
• One-page commitment to diversity statement (as related to broadening participation, integrating multicultural experiences in instruction and research, and pedagogical techniques to meet the needs of diverse learning styles, etc.)
• Sample of representative journal articles
• Five (5) letters of reference

Evaluation of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

At the University of Connecticut, our commitment to excellence is complemented by our commitment to building a culturally diverse community.

This position will be filled subject to budgetary approval.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at https://portal.ct.gov/Ethics/Statutes-and-Regulations.

All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.

The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.