Hiring Department
School of Nursing
Job Description
The University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing seeks to expand their research and teaching mission by hiring a talented full-time tenure/tenure track Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. The school has full accreditation from CCNE and offers bachelor’s, accelerated bachelor’s, master’s, DNP, and PhD programs as well as graduate certificates and postdoctoral training.
The University of Missouri is an AAU member, Carnegie R1 institution, and one of the most comprehensive land grant universities in the nation that includes agriculture, human medicine, and veterinary medicine. A competitive start-up package, excellent facilities including a new building for the School of Nursing which includes a state-of-the-art simulation center and research suite, and ample opportunities for collaboration across the campus, system and state underscore the attractive nature of this position.
Responsibilities: We seek dynamic individuals who will lead or have potential to lead extramurally funded research programs, train doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows, provide academic service on campus and/or professionally, and contribute to one or more of the educational missions in undergraduate or graduate education. Successful candidates will be expected to develop or possess robust, collaborative, externally funded research programs.
Individuals with interest in breastfeeding support, maternal and child nutrition, food security, Food is Medicine, and population health research are specifically sought.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
An earned PhD with an emphasis in maternal and child health nursing
Candidates will be evaluated on:
- Completed postdoctoral training
- Evidence of or potential for excellence in clinical, classroom, and/or online teaching.
- Demonstrated expertise in area of maternal and child health and factors that influence maternal and child health outcomes in rural populations.
- Evidence of or potential to work with interdisciplinary teams to produce scholarly work.
- Eligibility for licensure as a registered nurse in MO.
- Written and verbal communication skills to facilitate research, scholarship, and teaching.
- Clinical practice and teaching experience in maternal and child health is strongly preferred. Other desirable skills include experience conducting community-engaged research, establishing research partnerships in rural communities, and analyzing population health datasets.
Applicants for an Assistant Professor position must demonstrate the potential to establish and maintain an externally funded research program.
Applicants for an Associate or Full Professor position must have established an extramurally funded research program with a strong record of peer-reviewed publications and national/international recognition; a record of successful research; the ability to communicate well in a research and educational setting; and evidence of past research collaborations or a willingness to work in related research areas.
Application Materials
Please submit resume, CV, cover letter and list of at least three references
Sponsorship Information
Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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