"Nannie Longfellow Endowed Chair and Professor of Nursing Science"

School of Nursing/College of Health Sciences

Nannie Longfellow Endowed Chair and Professor of Nursing Science

The School of Nursing in the College of Health Sciences at the University of Delaware invites applications for a senior-level tenured Nannie Longfellow Endowed Chair and Professor of Nursing Science position. We seek a visionary senior scholar with a vigorous, extramurally funded research program that aligns with one of the School’s existing research strengths. The School of Nursing aligns with National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) and its identified research lenses: Health Equity, Social Determinants of Health, Population and Community Health, Prevention and Health Promotion, and Systems and Models of Care. Doctorate and current faculty rank of associate or full professor required. This endowed chair is a 5-year tenure-line, renewable upon successful review.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD in Nursing or related sciences.
• US RN licensure, Delaware RN eligible.
• Eligible to be approved for a tenured full professor appointment.
• Demonstrated record of extramural funding as Principal Investigator in the area of health equity, social determinants of health, population and community health, prevention and health promotion, and/or systems and models of care using translational, community-engaged, implementation science or related frameworks.
• Experience mentoring students as well as early career nurse-scientists.
• Strong written and oral communication skills for both professional and general audiences.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and maintain an extramurally funded research program.
• Mentor junior faculty and foster interdisciplinary collaboration within and beyond the University.
• Cultivate and lead opportunities for student involvement in research projects.
• Teach in area of expertise (graduate or undergraduate); recruit and mentor PhD students in area of expertise.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The School of Nursing (www.udel.edu/nursing/) is a thriving academic unit with over 33 faculty, approximately 646 undergraduate students and 126 graduate students. Recognized as a Center of Excellence by the National League of Nursing, and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the School offers innovative, dynamic BSN, MSN and Certificate program in Nursing Education, MSN and DNP in NP specialties, and post-master’s and post-baccalaureate doctoral programs, including the DNP and a PhD in Nursing Science, spanning face-to-face, hybrid, and fully online programs. The School’s undergraduate nursing program is currently ranked #74 out of 686 by the 2025 U.S. News & World Report. The School of Nursing has a strong drive to continue growing its research program in areas of aging, biobehavioral science, clinical research, disease prevention, and health equity. The School of Nursing emphasizes interdisciplinary and translational research, interpersonal education and service to the community. The School also houses the interdisciplinary Nurse Managed Primary Care Center (NMPCC), an innovative, evidence-based practice that provides prevention and wellness services, chronic disease management, mental health care, and Parkinson’s disease treatment to a diverse patient population. In addition, the School of Nursing was awarded a membership certificate by the National Hartford Center for Gerontological Excellence and the School of Nursing’s Center for Simulation Innovation, Interdisciplinary Education and Entrepreneurship (CSIIDEE) received accreditation in the area of Teaching/Education by the Society for Simulation and Healthcare.

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SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Compensation packages are competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Faculty at the University have regularly received annual cost-of-living and merit salary increases and the benefits package is one of the best in the nation. Relocation and start-up funds are available.

TO APPLY:

Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. The position start date is August 1, 2026. Nominations and expressions of interest will be held in confidence and references will be contacted only with the candidate’s permission. Applicants should upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae (CV), and contact information for three references. The letter of application and CV will be shared with the search committee. For information, contact Lauren Covington, PhD, RN, Search Committee Chair, at lcovingt@udel.edu.