Gerontological Nursing Faculty, (Tenured/Tenure Track)

University of Kansas Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

The University of Kansas Medical Center School of Nursing invites applications for a full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty position focused on gerontological nursing and aging science. We seek an established or emerging scholar whose work aligns with aging-related research priorities to lead the program and collaborate across disciplines.

The appointment, rank, and salary are commensurate with experience, with responsibilities spanning research, teaching, mentorship, and service to support

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in nursing or related field.
• RN licensure in Kansas if nursing.
• Strong research and scholarly track record.

Responsibilities

• Engage in interdisciplinary collaborations advancing aging and health outcomes research.
• Establish and maintain external funding in a defined area of research.
• Disseminate scholarly work in professional publications and presentations at local, state, national, and international meetings, and through publications, town halls, and/or mass media to key stakeholders.
• Teach in School of Nursing programs according to educational preparation and program need.
• Participate in ongoing course and curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation activities.
• Mentor students and contribute to faculty and program development activities.
• Participate in service-related activities (serving on committees/task forces, student advising/mentoring, etc.) to support the mission of the school and university.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Education

PhD or equivalent in nursing or related field

Job description

Job Information

Department: SON Graduate Programs ----- Faculty Position Title: Gerontological Nursing Faculty, (Tenured/Tenure Track) – Job Family Group: Academic

Job Description Summary: The School of Nursing at the University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking applications for a full-time tenured or tenure track faculty position focused on gerontological nursing and aging science. We seek an established or emerging scientist-scholar with expertise in gerontological nursing, healthy aging, cognitive aging, dementia, brain health, caregiving, or related aging-focused research areas that align with strategic priorities of the School of Nursing and KUMC. The position is designed to strengthen and expand the School's leadership in aging science, geriatric nursing, and age-related health outcomes. Appointment, rank, and salary are commensurate with experience.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Engage in interdisciplinary collaborations that advance aging and health outcomes research.
• Establish and maintain external funding in a defined area of research.
• Disseminate scholarly work in professional publications and presentations at local, state, national, and international meetings, and through publications, town halls, and/or mass media to key stakeholders.
• Teach in School of Nursing programs according to educational preparation and program need.
• Participate in ongoing course and curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation activities.
• Mentor students and contribute to faculty and program development activities.
• Participate in service-related activities (serving on committees/task forces, student advising/mentoring, etc.) to support the mission of the school and university.
• Other duties as assigned.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

Education: PhD or equivalent research doctorate in nursing or related field. This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.

Licensure: Candidates who are nurses must hold or be eligible for RN Licensure in the State of Kansas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Established or emerging program of research focused on aging, older adults, dementia, brain health, caregiving, or related gerontological topics.
• Completion of a post-doctoral research program.
• Record of securing, or strong potential to secure, extramural research funding from federal, foundation, state, industry, or other competitive funding sources.
• Experience leading or working on interdisciplinary research teams.
• Experience leading or participating in community-partnered research involving older adults, caregivers, healthcare systems, or aging-service organizations.
• Experience addressing health promotion, symptom management, quality of life, functional independence, care delivery, or other age-related health outcomes.
• Record of scholarly dissemination through peer-reviewed publications, professional presentations, and other scholarly activities appropriate to career stage.
• Experience teaching in an academic program.
• Experience leading curriculum development/revisions or research efforts in an academic program.
• Demonstrated record of, or strong potential for, professional service and leadership within academic institutions, healthcare organizations, professional societies, or community organizations.

Skills

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Leadership skills.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan.
• Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available.
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays.
• One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment.
• A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.
• https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type: Regular Time Type: Full time

The mission of the University of Kansas Medical Center is to improve lives and communities in Kansas and beyond through innovation in education, research, and health care.

The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information.

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