Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin’s School of Nursing seeks well-qualified scholars to join a leading nursing faculty, conducting cutting-edge research and teaching engaged students. Candidates with experience developing or evaluating innovative care-delivery technologies and models that improve patient outcomes and expand access to care are preferred.

The university offers collaboration with Dell Medical School and extensive research resources.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in nursing or health sciences.
• Evidence of post-doctoral training.
• Strong track record of data-based publications.
• Evidence of, or strong potential for, an extramurally funded program of research in care innovation.
• Eligibility for RN licensure in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Develop and/or maintain a research program in nursing/health science.
• Teach and advise undergraduate and/or graduate students.
• Provide service to the school of nursing, the university, the community and the profession.

Skills

Teaching and advising

Research program development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Earned doctorate in nursing/health sciences

Post-doctoral training

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking well-qualified, energetic, intellectually curious scholars to join our highly successful faculty in conducting cutting-edge research and teaching engaged students at one of the leading nursing schools in the nation. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience developing, implementing, or evaluating innovative care-delivery technologies and models that improve patient outcomes, expand access to care, and advance nursing practice.

The University of Texas at Austin offers an exceptional environment for interdisciplinary research and collaboration. Faculty have opportunities to engage with scholars, clinicians, and research teams across the University, including Dell Medical School, and its numerous research centers and institutes. The University supports more than 3,500 externally sponsored projects, 150 dedicated research units and centers, and annual research funding exceeding $500 million. The School of Nursing offers BSN, MSN, PhD, and DNP degrees in nursing. Additionally, the School has an alternate entry MSN for persons with baccalaureate degrees outside of nursing, and accelerated BSN to PhD and BSN to DNP options. The School is committed to advancing nursing science through innovative research, education, clinical practice, and service.

The University of Texas at Austin is located in the capitol of Texas. Austin is regarded as an open-minded, friendly, and innovative city. The city has been consistently rated a national creative center that draws talented people from across the world to its high quality of life, abundant resources, lively entertainment, and active lifestyle. As an added benefit, the children of professional nurse faculty who are under the age of 25 years are eligible for a full tuition waiver at UT Austin.

Qualifications

Successful Candidates are Expected To:

• Develop and/or maintain a research program in nursing/health science.
• Teach and advise undergraduate and/or graduate students.
• Provide service to the school of nursing, the university, the community and the profession.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate
• Evidence of post-doctoral training
• Strong track record of data-based publications
• Evidence of, or strong potential for, an extramurally funded program of research in areas of care innovation.
• Eligibility for RN licensure in the State of Texas

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.