Associate Professor-Nursing (Tenured/Tenure-Track)

Rutgers University; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutgers University–Camden's School of Nursing invites applications for a Tenured/Tenure-Track Associate Professor position. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary faculty focused on advancing nursing science, education, and service.

Appointment rank will reflect qualifications, sustained extramural funding, and leadership in mentoring. The Associate Professor will lead an externally funded program, mentor students, contribute to teaching across programs, and collaborate on

Qualifications

• Experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate students and doctoral candidates.
• Record of leadership in interdisciplinary or interprofessional collaboration.
• Experience translating research into policy, practice, or community impact.
• Experience building and sustaining externally funded research programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and sustain an extramurally funded program of research advancing nursing science and health outcomes.
• Mentor students (undergrad, graduate, doctoral) and support research portfolios with external funding.
• Contribute to teaching across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in areas of expertise.
• Lead or collaborate in interdisciplinary, community-based research and health policy implications/outcomes.
• Disseminate findings through high-impact publications, presentations, and translational activities.
• Provide leadership and service to the School of Nursing-Camden, Rutgers University, and the profession.

Job description

Posting Summary

Rutgers University School of Nursing-Camden ( SNC ) invites applications for a Tenured/Tenure-Track faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Professor. The successful candidate will join a dynamic, interdisciplinary faculty committed to advancing excellence in research, teaching, and service. With a strong emphasis on innovation, improving health across populations and preparing nurses for evolving healthcare challenges, this appointment will significantly strengthen the School's research profile and national visibility. Appointment rank will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications, sustained record of extramural funding, and demonstrated impact as a nurse scientist. The Associate Professor will be a recognized leader in nursing research with a sustained record of extramural funding (at least five years), impactful scholarship, and demonstrated expertise in mentoring. The faculty member will contribute to all missions of the School, with primary emphasis on expanding research capacity and impact. Key Responsibilities include:

• Develop, lead, and sustain an independent, extramurally funded program of research that contributes to nursing science and improves health outcomes.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students, including doctoral candidates, and assist faculty in advancing their research portfolios and securing competitive external funding.
• Contribute to teaching across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in areas of expertise.
• Lead or collaborate in interdisciplinary, community-based research and health policy implications/outcomes.
• Disseminate research findings through high-impact peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and translational activities.
• Provide leadership and service to the School of Nursing-Camden, Rutgers University, the profession, and the community (e.g., committee service, accreditation, professional organizations).

Overview

Ranked #46 in U.S. News & World Report 's list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University-Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers-Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University-Camden among its "Best Bang for the Buck" universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers-Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience assisting faculty in advancing their research portfolios and securing competitive external funding.
• Demonstrated success in interdisciplinary or interprofessional collaboration.
Leadership experience in academic program development or research centers.
• Record of translating research into policy, practice, or community impact.