What are the responsibilities and job description for the Department of Health Promotion and Development Nursing Faculty - Full-Time Tenure Stream position at University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine?
The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing is seeking a qualified applicant for a full-time, tenure stream faculty in the Department of Health Promotion and Development at the rank of Assistant Professor.
Faculty members receive dedicated time and resources to ensure they can successfully conduct their program of research, disseminate their research, and develop professionally. Faculty promotion opportunities are available for all ranks.
The University of Pittsburgh, its School of Nursing, and 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.
Qualifications for this tenure-stream stream faculty positions include an earned research doctorate (Ph.D.), completion of postdoctoral training, can demonstrate potential for research productivity, and have 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 will be 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.
Desired Qualifications: Expertise in the field of cognitive impairment and dementia, including Alzheimer’s Disease, Epidemiological methodology, and experience with the mentorship of PhD students.
As part of your application, please provide a statement of your area of scholarship, and why you believe you will be successful at Pitt Nursing.
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
Nurs-Health Promotion & Development
Assignment Category
Full-time regular
Bargaining Unit Eligibility
This position may be bargaining unit eligible
Campus
Pittsburgh
Child Protection Clearances
The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Required Attachments
Curriculum Vitae
Faculty members receive dedicated time and resources to ensure they can successfully conduct their program of research, disseminate their research, and develop professionally. Faculty promotion opportunities are available for all ranks.
The University of Pittsburgh, its School of Nursing, and 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.
Qualifications for this tenure-stream stream faculty positions include an earned research doctorate (Ph.D.), completion of postdoctoral training, can demonstrate potential for research productivity, and have 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 will be 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.
Desired Qualifications: Expertise in the field of cognitive impairment and dementia, including Alzheimer’s Disease, Epidemiological methodology, and experience with the mentorship of PhD students.
As part of your application, please provide a statement of your area of scholarship, and why you believe you will be successful at Pitt Nursing.
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 best Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program by US News & World Report
- 4th best Bachelor of Science in Nursing program by US News & World Report
- 28th in the world by QS World University Rankings by subject
Nurs-Health Promotion & Development
Assignment Category
Full-time regular
Bargaining Unit Eligibility
This position may be bargaining unit eligible
Campus
Pittsburgh
Child Protection Clearances
The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Required Attachments
Curriculum Vitae
