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Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet. Transforming Lives The University of Miami (UM) School of Nursing and Health Studies (SONHS) seeks to hire a tenure eligible faculty at the rank of Professor. UM is one of the top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation and is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU)—a distinguished national organization comprised of only 3 percent of 4-year universities in the U.S. UM strives for excellence and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe. The mission of the School of Nursing and Health Studies (SONHS) is to transform lives and health care through education, research, and service across the hemisphere. Among schools of nursing for FY22, the SONHS’ scientific portfolio is ranked 25th in the nation for NIH funding with a portfolio totaling $3.396 million. The School houses several notably ranked and accredited academic programs, including baccalaureate degrees in nursing science, public health, and the health sciences, as well as master’s programs, post-master’s certificates, and doctoral programs – PhD (Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Science) and DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice). The School’s funding and expertise are especially strong in the following areas: Social & Biological Determinants of Health, Chronic Disease (e.g., HIV), Acute & Critical Care, Mental Health/Substance Use, Family, Women & Child Health, Health Promotion & Prevention, and Sex & Gender Minority Health. SONHS has an outstanding research infrastructure that includes faculty and grants development, mock and editor reviews, pre- and post-award management, IRB and qualify review assurance, data management, and statistical support. SONHS facilities include over 53,000 square feet dedicated to high-tech classrooms, seminar rooms, and computer labs supporting research and education, a 1,225-square-foot Biobehavioral Laboratory equipped with state-of-the-art tools to perform molecular assessments (e.g., cell culture, DNA methylation, gene expression, protein quantification) and biospecimen storage. In addition, SONHS has a fully equipped and operational 5-story, 41,000-square-foot, cutting-edge Simulation Hospital, which replicates the true flow of activities in a clinical and hospital practice and is a global destination center for simulation-based education, research, and service. Come join us in this exciting venture at SONHS! Qualifications: A Research Doctorate (PhD) in nursing or a related field. A notable portfolio in advanced nursing science and education. A significant record of scholarly research and publications, plus a history of mentoring students. Proven success in securing NIH funding. National and international professional recognition consistent with the stature of a full professor. We have a particular interest in candidates whose research programs focus on health equity and disparities related to Women's Health, Child Health, Climate Change, Oncology, and/or Human Trafficking Prevention. Responsibilities include: Scholarship: Develops and collaborates on scholarship and research activities. Leads research funding initiatives, serving as principal investigator, project director/coordinator, or collaborator for external and internal grants. Maintains a program of research supported by external funding. Presents scholarly papers at peer-reviewed conferences at the national/international level. Expected to publish an average of two articles each year, as first or co-author in refereed and indexed journals or chapters in books. Teaching: Teaches in the undergraduate and graduate programs as assigned. Contributes to guidance of scholarly projects of students within courses; and contributes to curriculum and course development activities (e.g., course coordination, course evaluation materials, development of simulations). Academic advising of students. Service: Serves as mentor for new faculty. Participates on community and academic service activities. Serves as a member of SONHS committees and chairs a committee or workgroup. Serves as a member on University committees. To apply: Candidates must submit letter of interest, curriculum vitae, copies of 3 recent publications, and contact information for 3 professional references via the online application process. For questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Hudson Santos, Vice Dean for Research Affairs at hsantos@miami.edu. Applications for this position will be accepted until a candidate is identified. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Faculty The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. Transforming lives With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe. The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.