Professor (open rank) of Nursing

Description

The University of Louisville School of Nursing (SON) is growing and seeks to hire a junior- to senior-level tenure eligible or tenure track research faculty with a focused research program. Complementing the School of Nursing research portfolio is instrumental to the continued growth of our PhD program, to increase funding and data-based peer-reviewed publications, and to provide research mentoring for students interested in existing research areas. The faculty member hired for this position is expected to aggressively seek research funding from sources such as NIH, national foundations, and other high-profile research funding sources. Competitive salary, start-up funds, and research support services will be provided. In addition to internal mentoring, external mentor funds are available for junior faculty members. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

Please visit www.louisville.edu/jobs for full job description and to apply.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Doctoral degree in Nursing (PhD or DNP) or related field

Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in nursing education at the collegiate level
• Grant writing and research funding experience

Position Details

Appointment Type

• Full-time, 10-month appointment

+ Up to 50% research role

+ Remaining effort distributed to teaching and service

• Consideration of 12-month contract with existing research funding or available teaching assignments
• Faculty rank commensurate with qualifications and experience
• To be awarded tenure, the selected candidate must meet the criteria for tenure at the associate or full professor rank
• Up to 50% commitment to personal research area.

Reporting Structure

• Reports directly to the Associate Dean of Research

Compensation And Benefits

Salary Range

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Negotiated start-up package to support research activities
• Annual salary review with merit increase potential

Benefits Package

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with university matching contribution
• Sabbatical leave eligibility after qualifying period
• Professional development fund for conferences and continuing education
• Tuition remission for employee and dependents

Additional Perks

• Flexible work arrangements when appropriate
• Access to university recreational and cultural facilities
• Research and office space provided
• Scholarship support for mentored students in faculty’s area of specialization

Application Process

Required Materials

• Cover letter addressing qualifications and vision for the role
• Current curriculum vitae
• Statement of research and teaching philosophy
• Names and contact information for three professional references
• To view full job description and apply, please visit www.louisville.edu/jobs

Posted On

10/21/2026

Job Type Faculty/Instructor

Faculty School/Institution University of Louisville Job Location Louisville, KY