ASSISTANT PROFESSOR/ ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR-NURSE SCIENTIST

LSU; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU Health New Orleans School of Nursing seeks a Nurse Scientist to advance cancer care research and education within an academic health sciences center. The role includes mentoring students and junior faculty, developing oncology curricula, and forging collaborations across disciplines to translate findings into patient care.

The position emphasizes research productivity, grant acquisition, and leadership in cancer prevention, treatment, survivorship, and palliative care across BSN, MN/MSN,

Responsibilities

• Mentor students and junior faculty, participate in curriculum development, and promote excellence in cancer care research and nursing education.
• Engage in high-impact interdisciplinary research collaborations within the academic health sciences center and across diverse fields.
• Publish original research in peer‑reviewed, high‑impact journals and present findings at national and international conferences.
• Secure research grants from federal agencies, foundations, and other external sources to support scholarly activities and cancer care interventions.
• Contribute to the academic community by mentoring PhD and DNP students and fostering scholarly excellence.
• Build partnerships with healthcare organizations and research centers to translate research into practice and improve cancer patient outcomes.

Job description

LSU Health New Orleans School of Nursing is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our faculty as a Nurse Scientist. Our School of Nursing is recognized for its excellence within an academic health sciences center environment, offering a unique opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary research and innovation. Our nursing faculty have the opportunity to educate future nurses at the BSN, MN/MSN, DNP and PhD levels, including working in state-of-the-art simulation laboratories. This role includes conducting research, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, engaging in faculty practice, and pursuing entrepreneurial and consultative activities. We are particularly interested in candidates with a strong research focus in cancer care, including cancer prevention, treatment, survivorship, or palliative care.

Responsibilities

• Incumbent will: Mentor students and junior faculty, participate in curriculum development, and promote excellence in cancer care research and nursing education.
• Engage in high-impact interdisciplinary research collaborations within the academic health sciences center and across diverse fields, contributing to the broader scientific community.
• Publish original research in peer-reviewed, high-impact journals and present findings at national and international conferences to advance the body of knowledge in cancer nursing and healthcare.
• Secure research grants from federal agencies, foundations, and other external sources to support scholarly activities and advance innovative cancer care interventions.
• Contribute to the academic community by mentoring junior faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students, fostering their development as emerging nurse scientists.
• Build partnerships with healthcare organizations, research centers, and clinical networks to translate research into practice and improve cancer patient outcomes.
• Serve as a research mentor for PhD and DNP students, providing guidance on dissertation projects and fostering scholarly excellence.
• Participate in curriculum development, particularly in areas related to oncology nursing, evidence-based practice, and research methodologies.
• Mentor students and junior faculty in writing for publication, grant writing, and presenting research at scholarly meetings.
• Engage in community outreach and advocacy initiatives to promote cancer prevention, education, and research within diverse populations.