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The College of Nursing and Health Innovation (CONHI) at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), seeks an outstanding nurse researcher for a tenured position to serve as Program Director of our PhD in Nursing programs. Individuals who meet the qualifications for appointment at the rank of full professor with tenure will be considered for an endowed professorship. We seek a faculty member with outstanding qualifications who shares the University's core values of high standards of excellence in innovative and collaborative research, combined with fostering an open and inclusive environment that promotes participation of underrepresented groups in research. Candidates with outstanding skills in all areas of nursing research, with experience educating and mentoring new nurse scientists are welcome to apply. We are open to applicants interested in the PhD Program Director and also tenured faculty positions. Individuals with experience as a faculty member or leader in PhD programs in nursing as well as those with research programs and teaching expertise in areas of clinical practice, advanced practice nursing, public health, patient outcomes, leadership, informatics, policy, will receive preference. This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a growing faculty, lead a growing PhD in Nursing Program in a College of Nursing and Health Innovation currently ranked #26 in NIH funding among Schools of Nursing, and contribute to the continued growth of our academic and research programs in the college and university.

The individual will serve as the Program Director for the PhD in Nursing, have an independent program of research and will collaborate with colleagues in Nursing, Kinesiology and Public Health within the college and with other disciplines across the university. Opportunities for collaboration in conducting research are extensive at UTA. All faculty contribute to the academic mission and teach in one of our established academic programs. We foster and support interdisciplinary research and education.

1. PhD in Nursing or related field from research intensive program

2. Eligibility for licensure as a registered nurse in Texas; minimum of three years of clinical and/or research leadership/mentorship preferred.

3. Active program of research supported by a strong history of external funding and publications for established researchers.

4. Demonstrated commitment to nursing research, education, and service.

5. Eligible for tenure as Associate or Full Professor

Current external research funding

To apply applicants should go to http://uta.peopleadmin.com/.

Individuals who meet the qualifications for appointment at the rank of full professor with tenure will be considered for Program Director, PhD in Nursing Program; and/or endowed professorship.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants must apply online at: http://uta.peopleadmin.com/ . A complete application includes: 1) curriculum vitae, 2) cover letter, 3) statement of research interests and goals, and 4) names and contact information of three references.

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