Professor (Open Rank) of Nursing

University of Louisville; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission for employee and/or

Sabbatical leave eligibility

Professional development fund

Job summary

University of Louisville School of Nursing is expanding its research portfolio and seeks a tenure-track or tenured professor with a focused research program. The successful candidate will mentor doctoral students, lead funded research, and contribute to the PhD program. VISA sponsorship is not available.

The role includes up to 50% research and remaining teaching/service, with a competitive salary and start-up funds. Collaboration across departments and strong mentoring are expected.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Nursing (PhD or DNP) required.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in nursing education at the collegiate level; grant writing and research funding experience.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills; knowledge of higher education governance and academic policies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a focused research program and mentor PhD students.
• Aggressively pursue external funding from NIH and other foundations.
• Contribute to curriculum development, program evaluation, and teaching across modalities.
• Collaborate with Brown Cancer Center and School of Medicine researchers as appropriate.

Skills

Leadership

Adult learning

Student mentorship

Project management

Data analysis

Educational technology

Education

Nursing PhD or DNP

3–5 years nursing education experience

Tools

LMS

Academic databases

Job description

## Professor (Open Rank) of NursingApply: Health Sciences Center: Full time: Posted 23 Days Ago: End Date: January 26, 2027 (30+ days left to apply): R109531**Department:**Research and PhD Program**Location:**Health Sciences Center**Time Type:**Full time**Worker Type:**Regular**Job Req ID:**R109531**Position Description:****TENURE/TENURE-TRACK (Open Rank)**: The University of Louisville School of Nursing (SON) is growing and seeks to hire a junior- to senior-level tenure eligible or tenure track research faculty with a focused research program. Complementing the School of Nursing research portfolio is instrumental to the continued growth of our PhD program, to increase funding and data-based peer-reviewed publications, and to provide research mentoring for students interested in existing research areas. The faculty member hired for this position is expected to aggressively seek research funding from sources such as NIH, national foundations, and other high-profile research funding sources. Competitive salary, start-up funds, and research support services will be provided. In addition to internal mentoring, external mentor funds are available for junior faculty members. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. ***Why the UofL School of Nursing?*** The School of Nursing is a community in which faculty, staff, and students collaborate to promote excellence in the profession of nursing. As a citizen of the larger community, the emphasis of the School of Nursing is to address the complex health needs of diverse and dynamic populations through nursing education, research, scholarship, and service. The School of Nursing’s core values are compassion, curiosity, engagement, integrity, respect, innovation, and accountability. ### **Required Qualifications****Education*** Doctoral degree in Nursing (PhD or DNP) or related field**Experience*** Minimum 3-5 years of experience in nursing education at the collegiate level* Grant writing and research funding experience**Skills and Competencies*** Strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills* Expertise in adult learning principles and student mentorship best practices* Knowledge of higher education, governance and academic policies* Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and initiatives* Proficiency in data analysis and program evaluation methods ### **Preferred Qualifications****Professional Experience*** Active, unencumbered nursing license* Preference given to a candidate that aligns with the School of Nursing research interests (oncology, health equity and population health, mental health, innovations in nursing education, and patient safety and models of care). In addition, candidates with an oncology research focus may have the opportunity for graduate student support and collaboration with Brown Cancer Center and School of Medicine researchers.* Background in curriculum development and educational innovation* Experience in teaching in multiple modalities**Professional Engagement*** Active membership in professional nursing organizations* Record of scholarly publications in higher impact professional journals in nursing or related fields* Experience presenting at national conferences**Technical Skills*** Familiarity with learning management systems and educational technology* Experience with faculty information systems and academic databases ### **Position Details****Appointment Type*** Full-time, 10-month appointment* Up to 50% research role* Remaining effort distributed to teaching and service* Consideration of 12-month contract with existing research funding or available teaching assignments* Faculty rank commensurate with qualifications and experience* To be awarded tenure, the selected candidate must meet the criteria for tenure at the associate or full professor rank* Up to 50% commitment to personal research area.**Reporting Structure*** Reports directly to the Associate Dean of Research**Travel Requirements*** Occasional travel for professional conferences and meetings ### **Compensation and Benefits****Salary Range*** Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications* Negotiated start-up package to support research activities* Annual salary review with merit increase potential**Benefits Package*** Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance* Retirement plan with university matching contribution* Sabbatical leave eligibility after qualifying period* Professional development fund for conferences and continuing education* Tuition remission for employee and dependents**Additional Perks*** Flexible work arrangements when appropriate* Access to university recreational and cultural facilities* Research and office space provided* Scholarship support for mentored students in faculty’s area of specialization ### **Application Process****Required Materials*** Cover letter addressing qualifications and vision for the role* Current curriculum vitae* Statement of research and teaching philosophy* Names and contact information for three professional references**Equal Employment Opportunity**The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.**Assistance and Accommodations**Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292.If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].