ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Nursing & Health Studies, Tenure-Eligible / UMKC School of Nursing & Health Studies / Research Education

University of Missouri-Kansas City

School of Nursing and Health Studies

Division of Research Education

Located in the heart of Kansas City on the Health Science District campus, the University of Missouri Kansas City (UMKC) School of Nursing and Health Studies offers pre-licensure BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD programs to over 1,400 students. The School has full accreditation from the Commission for Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and UMKC is HLC accredited. We are a team with a passion for nursing and a mission to improve health outcomes for all. School of Nursing and Health Studies | UMKC

The UMKC School of Nursing and Health Studies is a partner within the UMKC Health Sciences District which houses the Schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Studies, Pharmacy, and Dentistry. The District strives to be a premier academic health district, engaging in cutting-edge social and biomedical research and entrepreneurship, delivering state-of-the-science health care, and educating the next generation of health care professionals. Health Sciences District - Home Suite | University of Missouri-Kansas City

For decades, UMKC has served Kansas City as its top public research university and is currently designated as a Carnegie Research 1 institution.R1 Designation - Research - Home Suite | University of Missouri-Kansas City

UMKC provides unique opportunities for research and health care collaboration across its Schools of: Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing and Health Studies, and Pharmacy as well as University Health physicians, regional health care institutions, and the University of Missouri System's NextGen Data Science and Analytics Innovation Center. What is dSAIC? - Data Science and Analytics Innovation Center

Research expertise at the School of Nursing and Health Studies spans the full translational continuum, from basic science through direct patient care and community-engaged research across the lifespan. Our faculty conduct funded research focused on individuals, families, and communities across three broad areas: clinical/biological research, health systems and outcomes research, and nursing education research.

The School of Nursing and Health Studies at the University of Missouri - Kansas City seeks applications for a full-time, 12-month tenured/tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor to teach and conduct original, externally funded research within the Department of Nursing. The successful applicant will foster innovative research by mentoring students in the Department's Division of Research Education and promoting excellence in the development of scholarly expertise within their chosen areas of research. Opportunities exist for collaboration with interprofessional and multidisciplinary teams, as well as researchers at all stages of their careers, from students to established, externally funded investigators. Faculty are expected to disseminate their scholarship through peer-reviewed publications, competitive grant applications, and extramural funding. The successful applicant will also demonstrate the ability to teach across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs within the Department's Divisions of Nursing Education, Clinical Practice, and Research Education.

Applicants offered this position are expected to:

• Maintain a sustained, externally funded program of research and scholarship.
• Mentor undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students in research and scholarly activities.
• Provide service appropriate to their faculty rank.
• Advance the mission and strategic priorities of the School of Nursing.

Regular on-campus presence is an essential function of this role; on-site, faculty position. Kansas City, MO (UMKC Health Sciences District). New hires are expected to relocate to the Kansas City metro area (or already reside within a reasonable commuting distance) by the start date and maintain residency that supports on-campus presence. UMKC will consider individualized reasonable accommodation requests consistent with the ADA and applicable law.

• A terminal research doctoral degree (PhD, DNS, or equivalent) in nursing or another discipline relevant to the school's research mission.
• Hold, or be eligible to obtain, an active and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Missouri.
• Evidence of an emerging, focused program of research and scholarship.
• Demonstrated progress toward obtaining external research funding.
• Record of high-quality teaching.
• Record of service appropriate to the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience mentoring learners across the educational continuum in research and scholarly activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• National or international recognition in a focused area of research.
• Current or sustained extramural research funding.
• A program of research focus that aligns with the School's strategic priorities in innovative nursing education, clinical/biological research, or health systems and outcomes research, with a focus on improving the health of vulnerable, underserved, or urban populations.
• Experience in interprofessional education and collaborative research.
• Online teaching experience.
• Experience mentoring junior faculty.

Compensation is commensurate with rank, qualifications, experience, and demonstrated or potential for externally funded research.

Full-time, benefit-eligible, 12-month, tenured/tenure track position. Our academic workloads and schedules provide for a positive work/life balance. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for employees and qualifying dependents at all four UM System campuses.

For consideration, you must apply online at Careers - Human Resources | University of Missouri-Kansas City, click Academic Positions/Prospective Employees (Job Opening ID 60771).

• Complete the job application including Legal Name, US employment eligibility, questionnaire, and current contact information.
• Application materials
  • Letter of interest which provides your qualifications, a research focus, and experience for a tenure-eligible faculty position
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Description of research interests, any external funding, and goals
  • Statement of teaching interests/philosophy
  • Names, complete and current contact information for three professional references
    • These references can remain confidential for most of the application process.

Please combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as your resume attachments. Limit document name to 50 characters and do not include any special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).

• If you are experiencing technical problems during application, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu .
• For questions and correspondence about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu including the Job Identification number including job identification number 60771.
• Reasonable accommodations may be requested during the application and recruitment process. If you need an accommodation, please contact the Office of Equity and Title IX at (816) 235-6910.

Official higher education transcripts will be required for candidates advancing as finalists. We will contact references for finalists; candidates will receive prior notification if references will be contacted. Selected candidate will be required to pass a criminal background check prior to employment.

Review of applications begins upon receipt; the position remains open until a qualified candidate is hired.

Employment visa sponsorship may be available for candidates currently in the United States in H-1B status or other work-authorized status.

UMKC is a public, urban, research university with more than 16,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. It is part of the larger University of Missouri System. Our university is committed to being a model urban university that is recognized for our partnerships with multifarious communities to effectively foster a healthy, safe, more economically secure, and socially just quality of life. About - Home Suite | UMKC

Kansas City is a City on the Rise. Big city life and Midwest charm, Kansas City offers the best of both worlds - a vibrant, urban community with midwestern appeal and an affordable cost of living. Kansas City, with a population of more than 2.4 million, is one of the most entrepreneurial cities in America and is amongst the top five cities with the largest concentration of engineers in the USA. Our UMKC campuses are centered in the hubs of business activity, cultural arts, and health science research engagement. Our community boasts championship professional athletic teams, auto racing, a new international airport and a rich history of music and performing arts. Our beautiful state provides rivers, lakes, biking/hiking trails and mountains for outdoor enthusiasts, all within an easy drive. Visit Kansas City: Find Events, Things to Do & More

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity & Title IX at 816-235-6910.