Job description
Pensacola, FL
University of West Florida (UWF), in partnership with the national search firm, Scott Healy & Associates, invites applications and nominations for the position of Associate Professor, School of Nursing Researcher. The incoming Associate/Full Professor, School of Nursing Researcher for the Pensacola Main Campus will possess a strong track record of nursing research with external funding and a willingness and ability to provide visionary leadership and mentorship of faculty colleagues and students. The ideal candidate will be passionate about improving patient outcomes, conducting innovative research, and contributing to advancing nursing science.
This role will involve engaging in collaborative nursing research that aligns with the university’s mission to advance knowledge and practice in nursing care. The candidate should have research interests that complement and expand existing expertise in the School of Nursing. Research areas of particular interest include biobehavioral clinical research for populations across the lifespan, wellness and health promotion, community-engaged research, and healthcare systems science, including quality and safety research.
This full time (1.0 FTE) position offers the opportunity to work with faculty, students, and interdisciplinary teams to design, conduct, and disseminate high-quality research. The candidate will also support the school with responsibilities through the advisement and mentorship of graduate students. Rank and salary are commensurate with experience and preparation.
Responsibilities:
- Identifies funding opportunities and develops competitive grant proposals
- Maintains a program of research supported by external funding
- Contributes to enhanced effectiveness of the community of scholars
- Maintains advising and mentorship activity in the graduate program
- Engages faculty, students, and staff to foster a diverse community at UWF
- Establishes an integrated academic life, contributing to the teaching, research, and service missions
- Demonstrates an entrepreneurial mindset to pursue diverse external funding sources in the expansion of the University research mission; navigate nimbly among traditional research and scholarship opportunities (e.g., NIH, NINR, HRSA, private industry, etc.) and emerging funding sources
- Collaborates with faculty and other researchers to foster interdisciplinary research projects.
Qualifications:
- Research doctoral degree with at least one degree in nursing.
- Active RN license or eligible for licensure in Florida.
- Demonstrated achievement in scholarship with an established program of research that complements the areas of emphasis within the school, including but not limited to bio-behavioral, wellness and health promotion, community-engaged research, and healthcare systems science.
- Current or past funded research.
- Teaching experience.
- Demonstrated excellence in and passion for mentoring colleagues and students.
- Eligible to receive federally funded grants.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Record of accomplishments in scholarship and professional service.
- Demonstrated or potential excellence in leadership skills, including excellence in working effectively with others.
- Delivers presentations to diverse audiences, including academic, clinical, and community settings.
Minimum Qualifications by Rank:
Associate Professor: Holds the highest degree appropriate to the field or possesses professional qualifications in the field above those that would be equivalent to the highest degree. Normally, an associate professor will have produced creative work, professional writing, or research; and have had successful teaching or professional experience in a field of specialization for six years or more. The appointee engages in teaching, scholarship and creative projects, and/or service and other related activities.
Professor: All of the above for associate professor, plus a full professor will have produced significant creative work, professional writing, or research; have had successful teaching or professional experience for ten years or more; and be a recognized authority in a field of specialization.
About University of West Florida:
The University of West Florida believes in the power of higher education to drive change. We see that impact on campus, in our region, across the state, and around the world. Our students confront challenges head-on, working collaboratively to solve them. Our faculty give them the tools to navigate choppy waters and the courage to seek new horizons. As the President, Dr. Martha D. Saunders, states: UWF is “a fully engaged university recognized for the strength of our graduates, responsiveness to the needs of the state, and an unrelenting competitive spirit.”
UWF, which has recently been designated as a Carnegie Research 2 institution, is located on a 1,600-acre nature preserve in Pensacola on Florida’s Gulf Coast, and we have additional locations in the region and an ever-growing global online presence. We’ve awarded more than 100,000 degrees from 110+ undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.
About the College of Health and the School of Nursing:
The Usha Kundu, MD College of Health at UWF strives to produce the health care and health industry experts that medical communities and companies require. Our programs offer an interprofessional education through hands-on experience at the University of West Florida with innovative programs that are taught across multiple disciplines, giving students a wide range of options for a professional career in the health industry.
The School of Nursing offers undergraduate, masters, and certificate programs to 1,200+ students in three locations in-person and online. Exciting renovations of the simulation building are underway to offer the most state-of-the-art education to students. Along with thirty full-time nursing faculty, the School of Nursing enjoys strong partnerships with local hospitals and has programs on both the Pensacola and Emerald Coast Campuses of the University.
Driven by a care and concern for our fellow man—and the world—UWF’s School of Nursing is creating the next generation of healthcare professionals who are impacting their communities and the world, not just because of what they do, but because of the way they do it. The curriculum prepares students to become leaders, managers, and life-long learners who integrate research findings into their nursing practices in the ever-changing field of healthcare.
About the Community:
Pensacola, Florida, is one of the country’s top family-friendly destinations. The Pensacola metro area has a population of over 300,000 and is known for its sugar sand beaches, nearly five hundred years of history, unique shopping, and luxurious places to stay. With some of the world’s most beautiful beaches and an abundance of outdoor activities, it is an easy place for all ages to enjoy. Located on the Florida Panhandle, Pensacola is also an hour from Mobile, AL, 2.5 hours from Panama City, and 3 hours from Tallahassee, and 3 hours from New Orleans.
How to apply
All correspondence relating to the position of Associate/Full Professor, School of Nursing Researcher at University of West Florida should be directed in confidence to the University’s executive search consultant:
Danan Tsan, Vice President
Scott Healy & Associates
[email protected]
A complete application should include the following:
- Curriculum vitae including all employment.
- Cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications for the position.
- Teaching philosophy.
- Unofficial transcripts.
- Contact information for three references. References will be contacted upon submission of this application.
Applications received by May 16, 2025 will receive priority consideration. The search will remain open until the position is filled.
The University of West Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Disabled/Veteran employer. Any individual requiring special accommodation to apply is requested to advise UWF by contacting UWF Human Resources at 850.474.2694 (voice) or 850.857.6158 (TTY). A criminal background check is required for successful candidates. E-Verify is required for employment. All applications for employment at the University are subject to the Florida public records.
