Job Description
Assistant Professor, Nursing Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications The search will remain open until the position has been filled. Review of applications will begin immediately.
________________________________________________________________________________________________ The College of Nursing is searching for an Assistant Professor, tenure track position to begin in Fall 2026. Seeking a committed faculty member who will advance the nursing discipline and the profession through research, education, and service.
The College of Nursing has over 800 undergraduate baccalaureate students and 100 graduate students in MS, DNP and PhD programs. The College of Nursing includes the Kingston campus (undergraduate program) and the additional location of the Rhode Island Nursing Education Center (RINEC) in Providence (graduate program and upper division undergraduate course work). Both locations provide opportunities for clinical skills and simulation learning as well as interdisciplinary research and collaborations. The College of Nursing is focused on educating nurse leaders who transform well-being and the environment.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The College of Nursing (CON) is committed to scientific inquiry, knowledge development, and excellence in teaching. We are building a faculty with a strong record of successful research that supports our mission to prepare outstanding and compassionate nurses to excel as clinicians, scholars, and leaders who will enhance the health care of individuals, families, communities, and populations both locally and globally. The successful candidate will have an appointment to the College of Nursing with opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration across the campus including health-related orientations in the Colleges of Health Sciences, Pharmacy, and Business, and Ryan Institute for Neurosciences, as well as external partners. The candidate will be expected to establish a program of research in an area that complements the college's mission and is supported by extramural funding. The successful candidate will also contribute to the University's teaching mission and participate in service activities.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Establish and maintain a robust program of research germane to nursing and health that is supported by extramural funding.
Maintain a high level of scholarly activity as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and presentations at national and international meetings.
Contribute to the undergraduate and graduate education of our students.
Serve on college and University committees.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform other duties as assigned.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
The incumbent is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED:
1. PhD degree or other research degree at time of appointment. One of the two highest degrees must be in nursing.
2. Demonstrated record of scholarly productivity commensurate with experience.
3. Evidence of eligibility for appointment as Assistant Professor (as showcased in your CV potential for/actual scholarship and teaching effectiveness).
4. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and oral communication skills.
5. Demonstrated excellence in writing skills.
6. Eligible for RN or APRN licensure in Rhode Island.
7. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
PREFERRED:
1. Postdoctoral training in an area related to program of research germane to nursing and health.
2. Demonstrated experience in classroom and/or clinical teaching.
3. Evidence of successful research collaborations.
4. Demonstrated ability to write competitive applications for extramural funding.
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URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state's public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts.
All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711. Union: AAUP - American Assoc of Univ Professors
Status: Academic Year, Full-time, Tenure-track, Permanent
Department: Dean Nursing
Special Instructions to Applicants Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Faculty Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Curriculum Vitae.
Position Number: 108860
Posting Number: F00485
Posting Date: 10/24/2025
Closing Date: Open Until Filled: Yes
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