Professor (open rank) of Nursing

American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN); Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Sabbatical leave eligibility

Professional development fund

Tuition remission

Job summary

The University of Louisville School of Nursing seeks 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.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Nursing (PhD or DNP) or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of nursing education experience at the collegiate level.
• Grant writing and research funding experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a focused research program and seek external funding.
• Split effort: up to 50% research, remainder teaching and service.
• Engage in mentoring of PhD/DNP students and junior faculty.
• Report to the Associate Dean of Research and participate in tenure processes.

Skills

Grant writing

Research funding

Nursing education

Education

Doctoral degree in Nursing (PhD or DNP)

Job description

Description

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.

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

Position Details

• 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

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