Phd In Nursing Jobs in West Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Description
Tenure - Track Faculty position (Associate Professor)
West Virginia University School of Nursing
Family and Community Health Department
West Virginia University School of Nursing invites applicants for a Tenure-Track Faculty position on our Morgantown Campus. This position will report to the Chair of the Family and Community Health Department.
Candidates must demonstrate a defined and sustained research program, a consistent record of high-impact peer-reviewed and invited publications, and a history of serving as principal or co-investigator on funded research projects.
Successful candidates will provide significant contributions to teaching, research, and service. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Graduate education and mentorship
• Scholarly productivity and funded research
• Course development and program evaluation
• Leadership roles within departments, health science center, and the university
A research-focused doctoral degree in nursing is required. Candidates with prior teaching and an established record of funded scholarship are preferred.
The WVU School of Nursing remains committed to providing the highest levels of undergraduate professional nursing education, while expanding opportunities for graduate education. Our MSN program continues to prepare Nurse Practitioners with faculty who are experts in using technology with "high touch" skills. Our school also offers two doctoral programs, a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)-the highest level of nursing practice, and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) for nurses desiring a research career. More information about our programs can be found at: Students | School of Nursing | West Virginia University (wvu.edu)
West Virginia University is a land grant Carnegie-designated Doctoral Research/Extensive institution, with approximately 32,500 students, including 27,000 undergraduate and 5,500 graduate/professional students. The WVU Health Sciences Center includes the Schools of Pharmacy, Medicine, Dentistry, Public Health and Nursing. Patient care facilities include a 690-bed teaching hospital, a Level I trauma center, and a 70-bed psychiatric hospital.
Morgantown is within easy traveling distance of Washington, DC, to the east, Pittsburgh, PA, to the north, and Cleveland and Columbus, OH, to the northwest. Morgantown has 55,000 residents and is rated as one of the best small towns in the U.S., with affordable housing, excellent schools, a picturesque countryside and many outdoor activities.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Research doctoral degree required
Graduate degree in nursing required
Evidence of a sustained program of research
Peer reviewed publications within past 5 years
2 years post-doctoral training encouraged to apply
History of serving as principal or co-investigator on funded research projects.
Current external funding or NIH grant application under development encouraged to apply
Requirements:
Doctorate Degree, Research Focused
Graduate Degree in Nursing
Background Check
Electronic submission of application with supporting credentials (a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae and contact information for three professional references including names, postal addresses, email addresses and phone numbers) can be made at: https://wvu.taleo.net/careersection/faculty/jobdetail.ftl?job=30115
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled by a qualified candidate. Start-up packages will be negotiated individually with the Dean of the School of Nursing.
Rank and salary will be commensurate with the individual's professional background and experience. For more information on the School of Nursing, please visit https://nursing.hsc.wvu.edu/
West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.
From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.
At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.
Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.
West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.