INTRODUCTION

The University of Connecticut, Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing is seeking applications to fill a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track/tenured Assistant/Associate/Full Professor position. Candidates with research expertise in the following areas are encouraged to apply: health equity across the lifespan; social determinants of health; parent-child health: support for people with acute and chronic conditions, including symptoms and self-management; and biobehavioral studies of sleep and pain.

The Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing offers the opportunity for faculty to engage with school centers including the Nursing and Engineering Innovation Center and the International Center for Lifestory Innovations and Practice. The School’s Biobehavioral Laboratory provides a wet lab and resources to support behavioral research.

The Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing offers five nursing degree programs – Bachelor of Science (BS), Accelerated Bachelor of Science (CEIN/BS), Master of Science (MS), Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP), and Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.). The interprofessional curricula stress innovation, leadership, scholarship, evidence-based practice, and research.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Earned doctorate in nursing or doctorate in a related field with a Master’s degree in Nursing.
2. Demonstrated active program of scholarship and research through research publications and funding, evidence of, and potential for extramural funding.
3. Experience teaching in an institution of higher education with documented positive student evaluations.
4. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and interact productively with faculty, staff, and students.
5. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
6. Demonstrated writing and research ability.
7. Demonstrated ability to contribute through scholarship, teaching, and/or public engagement to the diversity and excellence of the learning experience.
8. Applicants at higher ranks will possess an excellent record of research, teaching performance, and involvement in undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral education, commensurate with the rank they are seeking.
9. Eligibility for RN licensure in Connecticut is required (valid by date of hire).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Record of research publications and research grants in the following areas: health equity across the lifespan; social determinants of health; parent-child health; support for people with acute and chronic conditions, including symptoms and self-management; and biobehavioral studies of sleep and pain.
2. Ph.D. in nursing.
3. Completion of a post-doctoral fellowship.
4. For candidates who are advanced practice nurses, eligibility for APRN licensure in Connecticut is preferred (valid by date of hire).
5. Demonstrated teaching excellence in areas of expertise.
6. Applicants at the ranks of Associate and Full Professor will have a strong record of contribution through federally-funded research, publications in high-impact journals, teaching, and public engagement to the diversity and excellence of the learning experience, and evidence of service to the university, the field, or the profession through leadership in professional organizations, editorial activities, and successful involvement in undergraduate and/or graduate curriculum development.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a 9-month tenure/tenure-track faculty appointment initially subject to annual reappointment reviews. Appointment type, rank, and compensation package will be commensurate with background, qualifications, and experience. The anticipated start date is August 23, 2026.

The successful candidate’s primary appointment will be at the Storrs campus with the possibility of working at UConn’s regional campuses across the state. Faculty may also be asked to teach at one of UConn’s regional campuses as part of their ordinary workload. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.