Assistant Professor, Nursing
- Employer
- University of Rhode Island
- Location
- Kingston
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Assistant Professor, Nursing
Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications
The search will be open until the position has been filled. Review of applications will begin immediately.
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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.
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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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EEO Statement:
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 reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.
Union: Tenure Track
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.
Note: References will be upon request by the search committee.
Position Number: 106179
Posting Number: F00527
Posting Date: 09/23/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
To apply, visit https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/17120
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Organization
The University of Rhode Island
Founded in 1892, this land and sea grant university is the flagship public research institution in Rhode Island, enrolling more than 14,500 undergraduate students and 2,000 graduate students.
Thinking big
URI is home to some of today’s leading innovators, discoverers, and creative problem solvers and is known regionally and worldwide for its big ideas and pioneering research in such areas as environmental studies, neuroscience, biotechnology and life sciences, engineering, marine sciences, forensic sciences, pharmaceuticals, behavioral sciences, and public health promotion. A strong core of traditional academic disciplines provides the foundation for all specialized, professional, and applied areas of study. The University receives about $60 million annually in federal funding for research across 87 undergraduate and 70 graduate degree programs.
Motivated students, engaged faculty
Nearly 23,000 students applied for fewer than 3,300 openings in the 2017 freshman class, which boasts an average grade point average of 3.54. The 17 to 1 student/faculty ratio allows for personal attention and rewarding teaching experiences. Approximately 87 percent of faculty hold terminal degrees. In 2018 URI produced two Fulbright Scholars, five Boren Scholars, a Truman Scholar, and was named a one of the country’s top Gilman scholar-producing schools. URI’s commitment to diversity is demonstrated through its student body, with 43 states and 65 nations represented and 20 percent of students identifying as persons of color, a 65 percent increase since 2008.
Four campuses, one community
URI’s main campus is located on 1,248 acres in rural Kingston, where the campus core — including a quadrangle surrounded by handsome granite buildings — is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Six miles from Rhode Island’s beaches, this campus is conveniently situated along the Boston to New York corridor. The University’s renowned Graduate School of Oceanography is located at the 165-acre Narragansett Bay Campus. The Alan Shawn Feinstein College of Education and Professional Studies brings higher education to downtown Providence. Nearby, the 133,000-square-foot Rhode Island Nursing Education Center includes unparalleled simulation labs. The W. Alton Jones Campus — 2,300 acres of forests, lakes, and farmland in West Greenwich — provides a secluded setting for academic research, environmental education, business meetings and special events.
Investing in the future
Since 2007, the University has invested $607 million in campus capital projects, including: a $150 million engineering complex, due to open in 2019; Brookside, another new apartment-style residence hall, 2019; a Welcome Center, 2018; the Rhode Island Nursing Education Center, 2017; Beaupre Center for Chemical and Forensic Sciences, 2016; and Avedisian Hall, home to the College of Pharmacy, 2012.
Expertise on demand
The University is home to several centers of expertise that tackle some of society’s most vexing challenges. The George & Anne Ryan Institute for Neuroscience brings multi-disciplinary research to bear on devastating brain diseases, such as ALS and Alzheimer’s. The Digital Forensics and Cyber Security Center supports state, national, and international public welfare through education, research, training, and service. The Business Engagement Center is the “front door” through which industry taps into research and training opportunities and assistance with intellectual property or technology issues. The R.I. Food Center brings URI’s agricultural roots to the 21st century as a resource for farmers, consumers, retailers, and others across the food industry
- Telephone
- 401-874-1000
- Location
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80 Lower College Road
North Kingston
Rhode Island
02881
United States
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