Vanderbilt University

Description

The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing invites applications from nurse researchers for a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track position. We seek candidates who use innovative data science/health information and/or informatics approaches to address important and challenging problems in nursing science. The ideal candidate should have a strong scholarly background and emerging program of research, as evidenced by a funded project. We are especially interested in investigators who complement current VUSN and institutional research strengths.

VUSN provides many interdisciplinary collaborative opportunities, including with colleagues in the Vanderbilt University Medical Center and other schools within Vanderbilt University.

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a supportive and collaborative work environment. This is a residential position that requires a physical presence and regular, on-campus engagement in VUSN activities. Full-time faculty are expected to live and maintain residency in Tennessee.

Qualifications

Candidates must have ALL of the following:

• PhD in nursing or graduate degree in nursing and equivalent nursing research doctorate.
• Active RN licensure in the United States and the ability to obtain an unencumbered license to practice as a registered professional nurse (RN) in Tennessee.
• Evidence of an emerging or established competitive program of research.
• Recent history of securing external funding.
• A record of publications in peer-reviewed multidisciplinary and nursing journals.
• Teaching experience at the graduate level.
• Evidence of service to the profession.

Application Instructions

Please submit a (i) curriculum vitae; (ii) cover letter; (iii) 1-2 page description of research trajectory and potential funding plan; (iv) reprints of three recent publications. Applicants for the rank of assistant professor must also request three recommendation letters to be sent directly by referees to vusnfacultyrecruitment@vanderbilt.edu. Evaluation of applicants will begin immediately.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Vanderbilt University shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.