University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth - The Julia and Harold Plotnick Endowed Nursing Professorship in Global Health and Health Equity

Myers McRae Executive Search • Dartmouth, MA

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About The Position

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth seeks an accomplished nurse educator for a nine-month, full-time faculty position in the Community Nursing Department within the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. The endowed professorship is at the rank of Associate or Full Professor, and the start date is flexible. The position reports to the Department Chair of the Community Nursing Department.

The professor will expand College and University initiatives that foster engagement in global health and address health equity in global and local diverse communities. The role includes working with University colleagues to develop interdisciplinary educational opportunities and partnerships; providing national and/or global thought leadership; conducting and collaborating on research in global health priority areas, including research on diverse groups experiencing health disparities; directing, advising, and mentoring students and faculty colleagues; and advocating for health equity in the local community.

The position requires an earned PhD in Nursing or a related field (with an MS in Nursing if the doctorate is in a related field), and active or eligible, unencumbered RN licensure issued by the Massachusetts Board of Registered Nursing. Candidates must have at least eight years of academic experience and demonstrated excellence in teaching or mentoring, research, and university service consistent with Associate or Full Professor rank. An appointment with tenure is possible depending on qualifications, experience, and scholarly accomplishments. Salary will be highly competitive. Visa sponsorship may be considered.

Requirements

• Earned PhD in Nursing or a related field; if the PhD is in a related field, an MS in Nursing is required.
• Active or eligible, unencumbered RN licensure issued by the Massachusetts Board of Registered Nursing.
• At least eight years of academic experience.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and/or mentoring, research, and university service consistent with Associate or Full Professor rank.
• Experience working with underserved and diverse populations.
• Demonstrated expertise in teaching, mentoring, and/or research addressing the experiences of underrepresented minorities.
• Demonstrated success developing a funded research program, including experience as principal investigator on federally funded or other extramural peer-reviewed research projects.
• Evidence of national or international leadership in nursing or health-related professional organizations addressing global health and equity priorities.
• Strong communication, writing, problem-solving, and interpersonal abilities.
• Native English speaker or level 5 proficiency in written and spoken English on the Interagency Language Roundtable scale.

Nice To Haves

• Leadership of multidisciplinary research teams.
• Demonstrated impact of research related to global health and health equity.
• Leadership in graduate-level teaching and mentoring, with responsibility for directing research for learners at various levels.
• Eligibility for Full Professor rank.

Responsibilities

• Expand College and University initiatives that foster engagement in global health and address health equity in global and local diverse communities.
• Work with colleagues across the University to expand interdisciplinary educational opportunities and partnerships in global health and health equity.
• Provide national and/or global thought leadership in advancing global health and health equity.
• Conduct and collaborate on research in global health priority areas, including research on global and locally diverse groups experiencing health disparities.
• Direct, advise, and mentor students and faculty colleagues with interests in global health and health equity.
• Engage in the local community as an advocate for health equity.

What This Job Offers

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