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Marie L. O'Koren Endowed Chair & Rachel Z. Booth Endowed Chair

Company: University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)

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The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Nursing invites applications and nominations for two endowed chair positions- the Marie L. O’Koren Endowed Chair and Rachel Z. Booth Endowed Chair. Candidates for the Marie L. O’Koren Endowed Chair and Rachel Z. Booth Endowed Chair faculty positions must have a distinguished record of external funding, convincing evidence of research and scholarly achievement, consistent record of publication, experience in mentoring, evidence of exemplary professional citizenship, and documentation of outstanding teaching performance. Candidates must demonstrate achievement of professional recognition at the national or international level that will enhance the stature of the School and UAB. Candidates must possess a graduate degree in nursing and a doctorate in nursing or a related field, and hold active licensure or be eligible for licensure as an RN in Alabama. Rank, tenure, and salary are competitive and commensurate with professional background and experience.

The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing’s legacy of nursing leadership is focused on the integration of research, education, and clinical practice. The School of Nursing is ranked in the top 5% of nursing schools nationwide by U.S. News and World Report. As a top-tier academic health science center, UAB offers significant opportunities through over 100 university-wide interdisciplinary research centers including centers dedicated to Cancer, Cardiovascular, HIV/AIDS, Aging, Minority Health, Diabetes, and Health Outcomes, among others. UAB also has a NIH funded Center for Clinical and Translational Science. The University is ranked 21st in funding from the National Institutes of Health and classified as a research intensive university by the Carnegie Foundation. Based at the state’s flagship Academic Health Science campus, UAB School of Nursing is a leader and trendsetter in collaborative science and home to the state’s only nursing specific research center. The School’s 20,000 square foot Center for Nursing Research is staffed with a strong support team and offers space, research training, and mentorship. The UAB School of Nursing has a diverse funding portfolio from sources including the National Institute of Nursing Research, National Cancer Institute, National Institute of Child Health Development, Department of Defense, Veterans Administration (VA), Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA), among others.

The School of Nursing offers baccalaureate, post- baccalaureate, master’s, post-master’s, doctoral, and post-doctoral level programs and is home to approximately 1,700 students, 68% of whom are graduate students. The UAB School of Nursing is designated as a World Health Organization Collaborating Center; one of 10 in the U.S. and 42 in the world.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. UAB is committed to building a culturally diverse educational environment. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. A pre-employment background investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment. Applicants interested in this opportunity should submit: a letter of interest that addresses the above qualifications and how their philosophy and experiences qualify them for this position, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three professional references to sonendowedchairs@uab.edu or mail to:

Karen Meneses, PhD, RN, FAAN
Associate Dean for Research and Search Committee Chair
Email: sonendowedchairs@uab.edu
www.uab.edu/son

Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer

Email Us Here: sonendowedchairs@uab.edu

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