MARTHA SAXON ENDOWED CHAIR IN RURAL NURSING Job Opening

The Capstone College of Nursing at the University of Alabama is pleased to announce a search for the Martha Saxon Endowed Chair in Rural Nursing. We are seeking a senior researcher with a well established record of external funding and publications. The scholar’s research experience could include health disparities, underserved populations, access to care issues or other topics of relevance to Rural Nursing. He or she will be expected to mentor graduate students and junior faculty, obtain external funding, and support our emphasis on Rural Nursing. Responsibilities will include participation in teaching at the graduate or undergraduate level. Capstone College of Nursing has over 2,400 students enrolled in programs leading to BSN, MSN, DNP, EdD and PhD degrees. At the MSN level, we offer concentrations for Case Managers, Clinical Nurse Leaders, Nurse Administrators, and Nurse Practitioners. Our interdisciplinary EdD program is designed specifically for nurse educators; and is jointly taught by faculty with expertise in nursing and education. A new online PhD program is offered in collaboration with the University of Alabama Huntsville College of Nursing.

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Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have an earned research doctorate in nursing or a related field and at least five years of teaching experience. Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching in a PhD program. Applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter addressing their research and teaching experience, goals, a curriculum vitae, and a list of three or more references. Prior to employment, the successful candidate must pass a pre-employment background investigation.

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The University of Alabama (UA) is ranked among the top 60 public universities in the nation with a focus on research, teaching and service and is one of the most beautiful college campuses in America. UA is a leader among public universities nationwide in the enrollment of National Merit Scholars and has an Research 1 Carnegie Classification. The University of Alabama competes in the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s Division I as a member of the Southeastern Conference and is ranked as one of the best collegiate athletic programs in America. It is located in vibrant Tuscaloosa, a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000, with a moderate climate. The gulf coast, mountains, and large cities are all easily accessible.

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Search Initiation Date: 04/18/2019 Expected Starting Date: 08/16/2019 Special Instructions to Applicants:

Send a letter of interest addressing research and teaching experience, goals, curriculum vitae and a list of three (3)references with contact information (address, email address and phone numbers) directly to Dr. Suzanne Prevost at [email protected] in addition to uploading your documents to the hiring website.