Nursing Science Faculty - Tenure Track

Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting TitleNursing Science Faculty - Tenure TrackDepartmentNursing ScienceSalary DetailsA range of $90,000 - $140,000Offer InformationThe final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.BenefitsRutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:Medical, prescription drug, and dental coveragePaid vacation, holidays, and various leave programsCompetitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings optionsEmployee and dependent educational benefitsLife insurance coverageEmployee discounts programsFor detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: .Posting SummaryThe Rutgers School of Nursing invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing leadership contributing to the advancement of patient care and nursing scholarship within the School of Nursing. This individual will become a valued faculty member of the Division of Nursing Science. Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with scholarly achievements including funded research and publication record, as well as other relevant professional experience. The position will be based in either Newark or New Brunswick, NJ. Successful candidates will demonstrate the expertise and commitment to advance nursing science through research, teaching excellence, advisement and mentorship of PhD students, and potentially undergraduates and DNP students, as well. We are seeking visionary scientists who will make solid contributions to the academic life of the School. We offer highly competitive salaries and benefits; start-up packages are available. This candidate will work closely with Center for Health Equity and Systems Research (CHESR) (). Established in 2023, the CHESR, at Rutgers School of Nursing provides a nexus for rigorous research that elucidates the harmful effects of systematic inequities on health outcomes and quantifies the impact of approaches designed to mitigate them.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Maintain track record of extramural funding to support an independent program of research.Scholarship includes but is not limited to peer-reviewed publications (Scopus indexed journals), presentations, reviews for major journals, development of practice guidelines.Contribute to teaching and service within the School of Nursing. Teaching may include PhD, Graduate and/or Undergraduate didactic courses. Teaching expectations will be determined by the needs of the school and level of external funding.Participate in faculty meetings, serve on standing/ad hoc committees, and boards of professional organizations. Work to develop collaborations with faculty members studying related areas.Serve as a mentor and research advisor to faculty, students, and trainees as requested.Respond to public/state/local government, professional organizations, and media request for information in your area of expertise.Position StatusFull TimePosting Number26FA0879Posting Open DatePosting Close Date Qualifications Minimum Education and ExperiencePhD – area of expertise or focus of program of research aligning with CHESR, that links to the overall Rutgers SON mission and vision;Eligibility for appointment at least at the rank of Assistant Professor tenure-track whose program of scholarship has had successful extramural support and is published in peer-reviewed, quality health-related journals.Applicants should have a focused program of scholarship in an area complementary to nursing science;Skill at grant writing as evidence by securing extramural support for research;Expertise in teaching and mentorship of undergraduate and graduate studentsInterest and demonstrated expertise in teaching identified courses that complement the programs of study at the School of Nursing;The School is particularly interested in areas of genomics, community-based participatory work, self and family illness management, HIV and infectious diseases, child health, and social determinants of health.Certifications/LicensesRequired Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesPreferred QualificationsPreferred Qualifications:Experience with center and training grants Leadership experience at the state or national levelEquipment UtilizedPhysical Demands and Work EnvironmentOverviewRutgers Health Overview:New Jersey’s premier academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.Our elite and renowned faculty are teachers, health researchers and providers, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education and training in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. An important mission of RBHS is to promote the careers of faculty, staff, and learners.Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.School Overview:The School of Nursing is one of eight schools that make up the Rutgers University, Rutgers Health. . As part of the Rutgers Health division, the School of Nursing offers unique opportunities in education, research, and practice at a leading national research university which is the state’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education.Innovative academic offerings include bachelor’s (BSN), master’s, post-master’s, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) , and PhD programs that are preparing nurse leaders of today and tomorrow at campus locations in Newark, New Brunswick, and Blackwood, NJ. Our BSN, master’s and DNP programs are ranked by US News and World Report as being among the highly rated programs in the nation.As one of the nation’s largest, most comprehensive nursing schools, the Rutgers School of Nursing is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in education, evidence-based research and health care delivery, and promotion of community health. The school is dedicated to meeting the educational needs of current and future students through innovative teaching and learning strategies in the undergraduate and graduate programs. Moreover, the school has distance education offerings that include online hybrid options. Students have the opportunity to enroll in a variety of baccalaureate and graduate programs.Rutgers University School of Nursing is ranked among the nation’s top 15 in 2022-2024 US News and World Report, as No. 14 in Best Nursing Schools: Master’s and No. 6 in Best Nursing Schools: Doctor of Nursing Practice.** To address the current and projected critical shortage of nurse faculty in the State of New Jersey by providing an incentive for persons to enter graduate nursing education programs by offering student loan redemption in exchange for full-time faculty employment at a school of nursing in the State of New Jersey for a five-year period following completion of the approved graduate degree program.StatementIt is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: Posting Details Special Instructions to ApplicantsPlease list your funded grant history on the addendum, including past and current grants. For each grant award please list:1. Title of project2. Funding agency3. Your role on the grant (PI, Co-PI, MPI, Director)4. Award start date5. Award end date6. Total amount of the award (funding)7. Percentage of effortFor more information go to Link to PostingCampusRutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)Home Location CampusNewark (RBHS)CityNewarkStateNJLocation Details Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. 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