Jeanne K. Buxbaum Professor

University of Delaware • Newark, DE

24d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Delaware’s School of Nursing in the College of Health Sciences invites applications for a senior-level, tenured Jeanne K. Buxbaum Endowed Chair and Professor (Full) of Nursing Science. Candidates should be distinguished gerontology scholars with demonstrated success using community-engaged, translational, and/or implementation science approaches to improve the health and well-being of older adults. The endowed chair includes program coordinator support and is a five-year tenure-line appointment, renewable upon successful review.

The successful candidate will lead an extramurally funded scholarly program focused on aging studies and gerontology, strengthen partnerships to increase the impact and dissemination of evidence-based research and practices for healthy aging in Delaware and the region, and develop opportunities for student participation in community-based research and scholarly projects. The professor will teach in their area of expertise, recruit and mentor PhD students in gerontology or aging, and contribute to a welcoming campus environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The position is in a School of Nursing with more than 35 faculty members and undergraduate and graduate programs, including a PhD in Nursing Science. The School emphasizes interdisciplinary and translational research, education, and community service. Its programs include face-to-face, hybrid, and fully online offerings. The College of Health Sciences has more than 3,400 students and 131 faculty and supports interdisciplinary research and community engagement through initiatives such as the Partnership for Health Communities.

The University is located in Newark, Delaware, and enrolls approximately 18,600 undergraduate and 4,500 graduate students. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Relocation and start-up funds are available. The anticipated position start date is August 1, 2025. Applications should include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. Review begins January 15, 2025 and continues until the position is filled.

Requirements

• Doctorate in nursing or a related science, such as a PhD, DNP, or EdD.
• U.S. RN licensure and eligibility for Delaware RN licensure.
• Eligibility for approval for a tenured full professor appointment.
• Demonstrated record of extramural funding as Principal Investigator in aging studies or gerontology using translational, community-engaged, implementation science, or related frameworks.
• Innovative and creative ideas about the future of community-based research on healthy aging.
• Experience mentoring students and early-career community-engaged nurse-scientists.
• Strong written and oral communication skills for professional and general audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain an extramurally funded scholarly program in aging studies and gerontology with a community engagement focus.
• Strengthen collaborations with external partners to increase the impact and dissemination of evidence-based research and practices for healthy aging in Delaware and the region.
• Cultivate and lead opportunities for student involvement in community-based gerontology and healthy aging initiatives and scholarly projects.
• Teach in the candidate’s area of expertise at the graduate or undergraduate level.
• Recruit and mentor PhD students in gerontology or aging.
• Contribute to a welcoming campus environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Annual cost-of-living and merit salary increases have regularly been provided to faculty.
• Benefits package described as one of the best in the nation.
• Relocation funds are available.
• Start-up funds are available.
• Program coordinator support position included with the endowed chair.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree