Assistant or Associate Professor Nursing Job Opening

Seeking tenure track resident faculty with teaching experience and established programs of research to teach in graduate programs. We are specifically seeking experienced family or psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners to teach in our advanced practice programs. The Capstone College of Nursing has over 2,000 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, Family Nurse Practitioners and Psychiatric Mental Health 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 in Nursing Science is offered in collaboration with the University of Alabama Huntsville College of Nursing.

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A research focused doctoral degree in nursing or a related field, two years teaching experience, and an established program of research are required. Preference will be given to candidates with current research funding. FNP or PMHNP certification required for those who teach in our NP programs.

Additional Position Information:

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 located on 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 is designated as Carnegie classification R-1 (Doctoral University with Very high Research Activity). 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. The campus is located in vibrant Tuscaloosa, a metropolitan area of approximately 100,000, with a moderate climate.

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Search Initiation Date: 04/15/2019 Expected Starting Date: 08/16/2019 Special Instructions to Applicants:

The position is available to begin work as early as July 1, 2019.