Assistant Professor, Nursing (Community/Public-Health)

Position Summary

The College of Nursing (CON) is committed to scientific inquiry, knowledge development, and excellence in teaching. ... The successful candidate will have a background in community/public health/population health care with research focus in this area or environmental health.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish and maintain a robust program of research germane to nursing and health that is supported by extramural funding.
• Maintain a high level of scholarly activity as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and presentations at national and international meetings.
• Contribute to the undergraduate and graduate teaching missions of the University by mentoring students and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Serve on college and University committees.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. PhD degree or other research degree at time of appointment.
2. Masters degree in Nursing or Public Health.
3. CV potential for/actual research and scholarship and teaching effectiveness.
4. Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.
5. Proficiency in writing skills.
6. Eligible for RN or APRN licensure in Rhode Island.
7. Ability to work with diverse groups/populations.