The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing is looking for qualified applicants for a full-time tenure-stream faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or full Professor level.
The University of Pittsburgh, its School of Nursing, and its affiliated medical center provide an environment of interdisciplinary research and education, cutting-edge evidence-based practice, and an infrastructure that fosters career development and sustained successes. The University offers exceptional benefits that include education benefits, health and wellness benefits, and a generous retirement plan. Information about these and other benefits can be found on the University’s HR website: https://www.hr.pitt.edu/current-employees/benefits. The University also has dual career assistance to help trailing spouses and partners. The selected candidate, if appropriate, will also receive relocation assistance and funds to move and reestablish their program of research.
Qualifications for these tenure-stream stream faculty positions include an earned research doctorate (PhD), completion of or currently in postdoctoral training, demonstrating potential for research productivity, and having a planned program of research that is in alignment with one or more of the research foci within the School of Nursing. The current research foci within the School of Nursing include Digital Health, Genomics, Cancer Survivorship, Aging and Gerontology, Sleep and Circadian Science, Health Services and Policy, Maternal/Perinatal and Reproductive Health, and Nursing Education. Salary and academic rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
Assistant Professor – A) An earned doctorate in nursing or a field related to the research foci within the School of Nursing is required. B) Evidence of or potential for a sustained and impactful program of research. C) Evidence of or potential for excellence in teaching and mentoring, and contributing to a learning environment that values inclusivity.
Associate Professor – A) An earned doctorate in nursing or a field related to the research foci within the School of Nursing is required. B) Evidence of a sustained and impactful program of research that is nationally recognized. C) Evidence of excellence in teaching and mentoring, and contributing to a learning environment that values inclusivity. D) Evidence of or potential for leadership in the field.
Professor – A) An earned doctorate in nursing or a field related to the research foci within the School of Nursing is required. B) Evidence of a sustained and impactful program of research that is internationally recognized. C) Evidence of excellence in teaching and mentoring, and contributing to a learning environment that values inclusivity. D) Evidence of leadership in the field.
Additional Desired Qualifications:
As part of your application, please provide
1) a statement of your area of research, fit with Pitt Nursing research foci, and why you believe you will be successful at Pitt Nursing; and
2) a statement expressing your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; include any experience with how you have incorporated these values into research, community engagement, teaching, service, or other relevant activities.
The University of Pittsburgh is internationally recognized as a center of learning and research. Pitt, which shares a campus with the world-class healthcare enterprise, UPMC, is located in a city that offers the cultural and social advantages of a vibrant urban environment. The University is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, as well as an elected member of the Association of American Universities, an invitation-only organization of 61 preeminent doctorate-granting research institutions in North America.
Since its founding in 1939, the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing has provided faculty and students with the resources and support to generate new healthcare knowledge and the educational foundation to conduct evidence-based practice, engage in scholarly activities, and translate knowledge to improve the delivery of healthcare.
As one of the nation’s distinguished schools of nursing, the resources of the school constitute an invaluable asset for the intellectual, scientific, and economic enrichment of healthcare in Pennsylvania, the nation, and throughout the world.
The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing receives millions of dollars in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding each year; and receives top rankings from several organizations – current rankings include:
· 13th in NIH funding among public and private universities
· 11th (tie)best Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program by US News World Report
· 14th (tie) Best Online Nursing Master’s (MSN) program by US News World Report
· 10th best Bachelor of Science in Nursing program by US News World Report
· 28th in the world by QS World University Rankings by subject
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Candidates should apply online at https://www.join.pitt.edu/ and search for requisition number: 24003790. For more information on the School of Nursing, visit www.nursing.pitt.edu.