The School of Nursing and Chicano Studies Research Center at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) seek applications for a full-time, tenure-track, Assistant and Associate Professor of Nursing. Candidates must hold a PhD in nursing or related fields and demonstrate exceptional promise as a principal investigator. We specifically seek scholars with expertise in or experience serving Latinx communities in the United States. We are looking to recruit exceptional scholars whose teaching, scholarship and mentoring has a demonstrated focus on Latinx experiences in the United States. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment and track record of addressing questions related to Latinx health across the life course and/or ethnic/racial equity in Latinx health and healthcare in the United States. Applicants with expertise in topics such as Latina women’s health, Latinx immigrant health, and other Latinx health issues are invited to apply.

UCLA aims to achieve federal designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution as early as 2025. In preparation for this designation, the Office of the Chancellor and the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost have sponsored this search to recruit exceptional scholars whose teaching, scholarship and/or mentoring has strong ties to Latinx experiences in the United States. This search is conducted in partnership between the UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center and School of Nursing. Faculty hired through this search will hold their appointment in the School of Nursing and will be expected to maintain an active affiliation with the Chicano Studies Research Center. Requirements include a track record or demonstrated commitment to mentoring and encouraging the success of U.S.-based Latinx and first-generation scholars.

Successful applicants are expected to develop a nationally recognized program and collaborate across disciplines to develop research initiatives promoting research and leadership for the Latino/a communities. Applicants must have the potential to serve as PI on multidisciplinary research teams. Preferred qualifications include a potential or track record of peer-reviewed publications, potential or track record of extramural grant funding (e.g. NIH) and a research focus on primary care, community partnered and/or participatory research, or adult gerontology with a focus on Latino/a populations.

Candidates must meet the academic and scholarly credentials to qualify for a tenure-track appointment at UCLA at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank, earned research doctorate (PhD in nursing or related field). Candidates who are nurses (i.e., current licensure or eligible for current licensure in California as a Registered Nurse) are preferred, or who are conducting applied research in other fields with direct relevance to nursing and healthcare (including but not limited to public health, social work, psychology, etc.). A postdoctoral fellowship is preferred. For candidates who are nurse practitioners (APRN), national certification in adult gerontology primary, adult gerontology acute care or other advanced practice areas of nursing (e.g., PMHNP, WHNP) is preferred. The rank and step will be commensurate with the applicant’s background and experience.

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See Table 2. The on-scale salary range for this position is $102,500–$139,400. “Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. See campus compensation page for additional information.

Application Requirements:
Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g., board eligibility/certification, current licensure (or eligible for licensure) in California as a registered nurse, etc.).

Cover Letter

Statement of Research

Statement of Teaching and Mentoring

Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Excellent oral and written communications

References 3 (letters at time of submission) & 2 contact information only

Applicants should submit all materials at the official UCLA website at https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply/JPF10015. To assure full consideration, applications should be submitted by February 28, 2025. Position to remain open until filled.

CAMPUS INFORMATION
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs – With Updated Interim Amendments. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, Religious Objection, and/or Deferral based on pregnancy or recent COVID-19 diagnosis and/or treatment) no later than the applicable deadline. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of receiving the most recent CDC-recommended COVID-19 booster or properly decline such booster no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Exhibit 2, Section II.C. of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Attachment for applicable deadlines. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of being Up-To-Date on seasonal influenza vaccination or properly decline such vaccination no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program Attachment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

Targeted Reference Checks
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