Assistant/Associate Professor- Community and Population Health Department

University of Tennessee

Memphis, TN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Clinical Medicine, Clinical Research, College Level Faculty, Communication Skills, Community Health, Funding, Health Department, Health Science, Leadership, Nursing, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Registered Nurse (RN), Scholarship, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Memphis, TN
POSTED
2 days ago
Assistant/Associate Professor

The College of Nursing Department of Community and Population Health at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, Tennessee, is seeking a full-time (12-month) tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor. This position will be responsible for teaching within the DNP program.

The UT Health Science Center embraces four missions: education, research, clinical care, and institutional service. Academic rank is commensurate with academic experience.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership in community and population health and contribute to a full range of faculty activities: teaching, research/scholarly activity, and service. Secure external funding in support of programs and research, teach in PhD, DNP, and/or BSN programs, advise doctoral students, and support students in scholarship/research.

Qualifications

EDUCATION: Doctoral Degree from an accredited university program.

EXPERIENCE: Evidence of professional excellence in a full range of faculty activities including teaching, research/scholarly activity, and service, as well as practice where appropriate.

LICENSES: Unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse in Tennessee or eligibility to obtain licensure in Tennessee is required. Evidence of scholarship, including publications, presentations, and grant funding, is required. Active engagement in appropriate professional organizations is required. Excellent oral and written communication skills.

DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES:

  • Documented high-quality didactic teaching experience in a graduate program is desired.
  • Preference will be given to candidates who hold a related board certification/licensure where applicable. (i.e., RN, PRN).
  • Preferences will be given to candidates whose education, experience, and scholarship interest includes community and population health.
  • Must be willing to locate to the Memphis, TN area.

Applicants should attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, and photocopies of transcripts to the application.

If you need additional information about this position, please contact:

Wendy Likes, Professor and Dean

Email: wlikes@uthsc.edu or call 901-448-6144

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