Brenda B. Brooks Distinguished Endowed Faculty - 2223

Employer: University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Location: Pembroke, North Carolina (US)

Salary: Commensurate upon Education and Experience

Date posted: Sep 8, 2025

Position Type: Faculty Positions, Medicine, Nursing

Employment Level: Tenured/Tenured Track

Employment Type: Full Time

Institution Type: Public Four-Year Institutions

Key Responsibilities:

Scholarship & Research

• Conduct externally funded, high-impact research in community and public health nursing, focusing on rural health, social determinants of health, and health disparities affecting North Carolina communities.
• Promote interdisciplinary research collaborations within the College of Health Sciences, engaging faculty across nursing, public health, social work, and allied health sciences.
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals and present at national and international conferences to enhance UNCP’s scholarly impact.

Teaching & Mentorship

• Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in community health nursing, population health, and health promotion, integrating evidence-based practices and real-world applications.
• Mentor faculty and students in research, leadership development, and professional growth, with an emphasis on health disparities and rural healthcare innovation.
• Support the advancement of doctoral nursing education and research in collaboration with academic and clinical partners.

Community Engagement & Program Development

• Strengthen the partnerships with public health agencies, community health organizations, tribal health systems, and rural healthcare providers to improve population health outcomes with a special focus on rural, indigenous, and underserved populations.
• Lead service-learning initiatives and community-based participatory research (CBPR) research to address the social determinants of health and health disparities and other pressing healthcare needs of Southeastern North Carolina and beyond.
• Advance UNCP’s mission by engaging with local, regional, and national health organizations to support policy development and workforce expansion.
• Expand interprofessional education and collaboration in population health initiatives.
• Secure grants and funding to advance community health projects.

Funding Acquisition & Leadership

• Secure external funding through competitive grants and philanthropic contributions (e.g., NIH, HRSA, CDC, private foundations) to expand undergraduate students’ involvement in research and community engagement initiatives.
• Serve as a thought leader in healthcare policy, nursing workforce development, and community-based health interventions.
• Provide strategic leadership in faculty development, curricular innovation, and nursing education best practices within the College of Health Sciences.

Endowed Professorship Benefits & Institutional Support

• Endowed funding to support research and community engagement initiatives.
• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Access to state-of-the-art Clinical Learning Center and community health partnerships through the College of Health Sciences.
• Opportunities to lead regional and national initiatives in nursing education and healthcare policy.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit:

1. A cover letter outlining qualifications and research interests.
2. A curriculum vitae (CV) detailing research, teaching, and leadership experience.
3. A statement of teaching philosophy and vision for advancing interdisciplinary community health efforts at UNCP.
4. Contact information for three professional references.

Review of applications will begin October 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Minimum Training and Experience Requirements:

• Doctorate in Nursing (PhD, DNP) or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Current RN licensure (or eligibility for licensure) in North Carolina.
• A nationally recognized record of scholarship, grant funding, and academic leadership in community and population health.
• Demonstrated expertise in rural health, health disparity, and community-based participatory research (CBPR).
• A strong commitment to health quality and equity particularly in the context of rural and underserved populations.
• Experience developing and implementing interprofessional education and collaborative healthcare models is preferred.

License or Certification required by statute or regulation: Current RN licensure (or eligibility for licensure) in North Carolina.

Special Instructions to Applicants: This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process. UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.