Job: Assistant Associate Professor

Jobing Description

The Department of Nursing at the University of Vermont is seeking a dynamic and committed tenure track faculty member in the Adult Nurse Practitioner concentration. This 9 month position begins in August 2012, with an appointment at the rank of assistant or associate professor depending on qualifications. Salary will be commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications.

The ideal candidates will have a PhD in nursing or a related field; doctoral candidates and DNPs with substantial research success will be considered. Clinical excellence, eligibility for Vermont licensure, and a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion are essential. Primary responsibilities of the position include research and scholarship, grantsmanship, teaching in area of expertise, student advising, and service to the University. We also seek evidence of ability to work independently and cooperatively within and across departments. A history of extramural funding is highly desirable. Research foci of the department include: social behavioral factors related to health; workforce development; health care quality; and ethical dimensions of health and health care. The Department of Nursing is committed to becoming a leader in developing a diverse faculty and student body to serve the professional, educational and local communities.

The successful candidate will join a Department of Nursing of 23 full time and more than 50 part time clinical faculty, 338 undergraduate students, and 90 graduate students. The department is a key element of a vibrant interdisciplinary College that is home to 1,055 students in eight different health professions with seven undergraduate and three graduate degree programs. Advertising Copy continued: Established in 1791, the University of Vermont is a major research university located in the state's largest city- Burlington - the nation's "#1 Smallest Big City" and ranked #1 "for outside activities, arts & entertainment, safety, and overall quality of life." We enjoy a progressive economy, excellent school systems, a dynamic and stimulating cultural scene, and a vibrant and diverse social life. UVM overlooks beautiful Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains and is 30 min. from major ski areas, 1.5 hrs from Montr al, and 3.5 hrs from Boston. The College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, exists in a stimulating academic environment within an academic health center (including the largest hospital in VT). The College has an excellent collaborative relationship with the academic health center and other partners. Check our website for more info: www.uvm.edu/ and www.uvm.edu/~cnhs/nursing.

The University of Vermont recently identified three "Spires of Excellence" in which it will strategically focus institutional investments and growth over the next several years. One of these spires is Neuroscience, Behavior and Health; candidates whose research, scholarship, and/or creative work interests align or intersect with this spire are especially encouraged to apply. More information on the Neuroscience, Behavior and Health spire may be found on the UVM website: http://www.uvm.edu/~tri/?Page=nbh.php

Prospective candidates should apply online at www.uvmjobs.com and search for the position using the department name (Nursing). Attach a curriculum vitae and letter detailing areas of expertise and professional goals. The postion will remain open until filled and review of applications will begin December 1, 2011. For additional information please contact:

Dr. Betty Rambur
Search Committee Chair
Department of Nursing, University of Vermont
Rowell 216, 106 Carrington Dr.
Burlington, VT 05405
Betty.Rambur@uvm.edu, (802) 656-3401

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applications from women and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged.
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