Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking well-qualified, energetic, intellectually curious scholars to join our highly successful faculty in conducting cutting-edge research and teaching engaged students at one of the leading nursing schools in the nation. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience developing, implementing, or evaluating innovative care-delivery technologies and models that improve patient outcomes, expand access to care, and advance nursing practice. The University of Texas at Austin offers an exceptional environment for interdisciplinary research and collaboration. Faculty have opportunities to engage with scholars, clinicians, and research teams across the University, including Dell Medical School, and its numerous research centers and institutes. The University supports more than 3,500 externally sponsored projects, 150 dedicated research units and centers, and annual research funding exceeding $500 million. The School of Nursing offers BSN, MSN, PhD, and DNP degrees in nursing. Additionally, the School has an alternate entry MSN for persons with baccalaureate degrees outside of nursing, and accelerated BSN to PhD and BSN to DNP options. The School is committed to advancing nursing science through innovative research, education, clinical practice, and service. The University of Texas at Austin is located in the capitol of Texas. Austin is regarded as an open-minded, friendly, and innovative city. The city has been consistently rated a national creative center that draws talented people from across the world to its high quality of life, abundant resources, lively entertainment, and active lifestyle.

Requirements

Earned doctorate
Evidence of post-doctoral training
Strong track record of data-based publications
Evidence of, or strong potential for, an extramurally funded program of research in areas of care innovation.
Eligibility for RN licensure in the State of Texas

Nice To Haves

Experience developing, implementing, or evaluating innovative care-delivery technologies and models that improve patient outcomes, expand access to care, and advance nursing practice.

Responsibilities

Develop and/or maintain a research program in nursing/health science.
Teach and advise undergraduate and/or graduate students.
Provide service to the school of nursing, the university, the community and the profession.