Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications
The search will remain open until the position has been filled.
About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
The College of Nursing is searching for a tenure-track Professor to begin Fall 2026.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The URI College of Nursing is committed to scientific inquiry, knowledge development, and excellence in teaching. We are building a robust research portfolio and are known for our innovative undergraduate and graduate programs that support our mission to prepare nurses to excel as outstanding clinicians, scholars, and leaders who will enhance the health and health care of individuals, families, communities, and populations both locally and globally. We seek a dynamic faculty member to join us as we continue to grow. The successful candidate will have an appointment with the College of Nursing with opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration across the campus and external partners. The candidate will serve as a senior member of the faculty and will be expected to have a program of research supported by extramural funding in an area that complements the mission of the College of Nursing. The successful candidate will also contribute to the University's teaching mission and participate in service activities.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Contribute to the undergraduate and graduate teaching mission of the University by mentoring students and teaching courses for the college.
- Maintain a robust program of research germane to nursing and health that is extramurally funded.
- Maintain a high level of dissemination of scholarship as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and presentations at national and international meetings.
- Provide leadership in innovative and emerging teaching pedagogies, national and/or international professional organizations, and in service to the college through faculty mentorship.
- Serve on college and University committees.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform other duties as assigned.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
The incumbent is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED:
- PhD degree.
- Recognized leader in the field at a national/international level (e.g., Fellow in the AAN or AANP).
- Eligible for tenure in the College of Nursing.
- Experience teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
- Research record evidenced by significant external funding (e.g. NIH, AHRQ).
- Evidence of publications in established journals.
- Proficiency in written communication skills.
- Proficiency in oral communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Clinical expertise in area of specialization.
- Expertise in palliative/end-of-life, community/public health, pediatrics, psychiatric-mental health, gerontology, environmental health, or other area complementary to the faculty and college needs.
- Ability to write competitive applications for extramural funding.
- Eligible for RN or APRN licensure in Rhode Island.
- Ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
PREFERRED:
- Evidence of successful research collaborations.
URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state's public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.
Union: AAUP - American Assoc of Univ Professors
Status: Academic Year, Full-time, Tenure-track, Permanent
Department: Dean Nursing
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Faculty Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Curriculum Vitae.
Note: References will be upon request by the search committee.
Position Number: 109822
Posting Number: F00495
Posting Date: 11/07/2025
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
To apply, visit https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/16885