Department/Organization
223102 - Nursing Instruction
Rank
Associate/Full Professor
Position Summary
The Saxon Endowed Chair in Rural Nursing is a 9-month position for a highly accomplished scholar who has a record of collaborating with faculty and students to plan, design, conduct, evaluate and disseminate rural-focused nursing research and scholarship activities. The Saxon Chair is expected to obtain external funding, support our emphasis on rural nursing, teach in the CCN’s graduate programs and serve as a mentor to both faculty and students. The person in this position is considered an informal leader in the College who supports the College’s mission, vision and goals. This is a representation of possible duties for the Saxon Chair and is not an all-inclusive listing.
Detailed Position Information
Seeking a 9-month Associate/Full Professor with an active, externally funded program of research in rural nursing and experience teaching in graduate programs. Candidates must have an established record of leadership (formal or informal) and of mentoring faculty and students. The Capstone College of Nursing has over 3,100 students enrolled in programs leading to BSN, MSN, DNP, EdD and PhD degrees. At the MSN level, we offer concentrations for Nurse Administrators, Family Nurse Practitioners, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners. We offer both post BSN and post MSN entry points in our DNP and PhD programs.
Minimum Qualifications
Successful candidates must have an earned research doctorate in nursing or a related field and must have the ability to practice as a registered nurse in Alabama. They must also have teaching experience in one or more of the graduate programs offered by the Capstone College of Nursing. Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching in a PhD program. It is expected that candidates will bring an extensive record of securing external funding, successfully leading research projects, and disseminating project findings. Candidates must have a demonstrated record of leadership (formal or informal), experience collaborating with faculty and students on research and scholarly projects, and a record of mentoring faculty and students. This is not a distance-based position. Faculty are expected to be present on campus.
Instructions and Required Materials for Application
Application materials should include: 1) a complete and updated curriculum vitae (CV), 2) cover letter summarizing the interest in the position and how the minimum qualifications are met by the candidate's background and experience, and 3) a list of four professional references with full contact information (references will only be contacted after consent by the candidate).
About the University
The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, named one of Travel + Leisure’s 25 Best College Towns and Cities in the U.S. As one of the nation’s premier universities, UA offers bachelor’s, master's and doctoral degrees in nearly 200 fields of study. With more than 1,400 acres of tree-lined academic core campus and over 300 state-of-the art facilities, UA has been ranked among the most beautiful and most impressive college campuses in the South, in the state of Alabama and in the nation.
Background Investigation and EEO Statement
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
About University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
As the state’s flagship university, The University of Alabama family has always focused on being the best. After all, we are The Capstone of Higher Education. Founded in 1831 as the state’s first public college, The University of Alabama is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and service. We provide a creative, nurturing campus environment where our students can become the best individuals possible, learn from the best and brightest faculty, and make a positive difference in the community, the state and the world. You’ll like what you find here. Become part of The University of Alabama family.
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