Associate Professor/Professor of Nursing

University of Virginia

Associate Professor/Professor of Nursing

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job Number: 0612809

Posting Summary:

The University of Virginia School of Nursing is pleased to announce its search for the Madge M. Jones Professorship in Nursing. The professorship, established through a generous gift from a distinguished alumna, will support the work of an eminent nurse scientist interested in working with students and faculty to develop research in a specialty area. The applicant's focus areas might include acute or chronic care, public and rural health, pediatrics, adult, geriatrics, or health care systems.

The endowed professor will be a senior scientist/researcher with a well-established record of external support for research. We are seeking an excellent teacher with a passion for creating an environment to support junior faculty and students. Candidates must have a PhD in nursing or a related field and be eligible for licensure in Virginia. Interprofessional collaboration is a University-wide priority. Joint appointments with other schools may be possible.

About the School of Nursing

Ranked by US News & World Report among the top two percent of nursing schools in the country, the School is also part of a highly rated academic health system.

With the completion of the new Claude Moore Nursing Education Building in 2008, all four of the School's research centers are now under one roof in McLeod Hall.

About the University of Virginia

The University of Virginia, founded by Thomas Jefferson and boasting his famed Rotunda and Academical Village, is a World Heritage Site. It is the #2 public university in the nation and 24th among public and private institutions. Its other schools and programs are also highly ranked and the University has been recognized for its high minority graduation rate.

About the Area

Charlottesville, Virginia, is a sophisticated small city in the foothills of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in easy driving distance from Richmond and Washington, DC. It links to other major cities by interstate highways, rail and bus lines, and by direct flights from the Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport. The city is consistently rated as one of the best places to live in the U.S. and offers outdoor activities, major historic sites, wineries, an annual Festival of the Book and Film Festival, a symphony orchestra, and many other attractions.

To apply on-line, visit http://jobs.virginia.edu and search for posting #0612809; complete a candidate profile and attach a cover letter describing your interests, accomplishments in research, education, service and practice, as well as your CV.

To obtain more information about the School of Nursing,

visit www.nursing.virginia.edu. The search will continue until the position is filled.

Questions regarding this position should be directed to:

Dr. Elizabeth Epstein, Search Committee Chair

PO Box 800782

Charlottesville, VA 22908

meg4u@virginia.edu

434-982-3285

Sue Loving, Human Resources

UVA School of Nursing

srl@virginia.edu

434-924-8792

The University of Virginia is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Women, minorities, veterans, persons with disabilities and including men are encouraged to apply.

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To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: jobs.virginia.edu

The University of Virginia is committed to equal employment opportunity for all persons. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, qualified individuals with disabilities are protected from discrimination and may be entitled to reasonable accommodations to assist in their pursuit of employment at the University. This includes assistance in completing the online job application as well as reasonable accommodations during the interview process. Please contact the UHR Service Center: 434.982.0123 to request assistance.

The University of Virginia is committed to the total development and well-being of all members of the University community students, faculty, staff, and the public. In support of this commitment, the University does not discriminate in any of its programs, procedures, or practices against any person on the basis of age, citizenship, color, disability, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era. The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

by Shane Turner via NursingFacultyJobs.com