Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, College of Nursing UMSL

College of Nursing, UMSL

The College of Nursing is excited to welcome a new Assistant Professor, tenure track, who has high potential for growth through their research, teaching, and service. Tenure-track faculty are expected to establish or maintain a sustained, extramurally funded program of research, disseminate scholarly works in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals, and deliver exceptional, evidence-based instruction. Teaching assignments are balanced against research productivity. This individual will meaningfully contribute to College, University, professional, and community through service.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Research & Scholarship

• Establish and maintain a sustainable, identifiable program of research that expands the body of nursing knowledge.
• Demonstrate a sustained record of seeking competitive funding (intramural and extramural) to advance their specific research agenda.
• Disseminate research findings via peer reviewed data-based journal articles and presentations at regional, national, and international scientific conferences.

Teaching, Mentorship, and Educational Leadership

• Deliver excellent instruction in undergraduate and/or graduate programs based on areas of expertise, adapting to varying course complexities and enrollment sizes. (Instructional workload is subject to departmental allocation and external funding buyouts).
• Employ innovative, inclusive pedagogical methods, educational technologies (e.g., simulation, telehealth tools), or curriculum re-designs that educate students, colleagues, patients, or communities from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
• Participate actively in course and program meetings to contribute to the ongoing development, continuous evaluation, and enhancement of academic programs.
• Support graduate and undergraduate student milestones by participating on PhD dissertation and DNP project committees, and mentoring students through research engagement and scholarly dissemination.

Service & Professional Citizenship

• Maintain a dependable institutional service record, taking on meaningful governance responsibilities within the College of Nursing that grow over time.
• Establish growing engagement with professional nursing organizations, scientific societies, or specialty bodies at the local, regional, and national levels, including participation in the peer-review process for professional journals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Holds a PhD in Nursing or a health-related field. *Will consider an all but dissertation PhD candidate with degree conferral prior to faculty appointment.
• An emerging body of research that aligns with a PhD dissertation or previous work experience.
• Current nursing license, without restriction, to practice nursing, and eligibility for RN licensure in Missouri

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience or active training in submitting proposals to federal funding agencies (e.g., NIH/NINR, HRSA, CDC) or foundations.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing health for all people and the development of leaders from varied backgrounds.
• Experience with teaching across programs (undergraduate and graduate) including in-person didactic and clinical lab as well as online education with strong technology skills.
• A clearly articulated and focused trajectory of research demonstrating potential for long-term sustainability and intellectual independence as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and/or a demonstrated readiness or record of seeking competitive external grant funding.

This list of qualifications is intended to inform prospective candidates of the factors upon which their candidacies will be evaluated. The absence of one or more of these factors will not necessarily cause a candidate to be removed from consideration or potential appointment.

Application materials should include a letter of interest, curriculum vita, and a philosophy of research, teaching and service.

Applications will be reviewed beginning September 22 but will be accepted until the position is filled.

Yes, the unit has confirmed that the university will sponsor work authorization for this position.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please email the Office of Human Resources at umslhr@umsl.edu.