College of Nursing

Open Rank of College of Nursing Position Summary

The faculty & staff of the University of New Mexico College of Nursing welcome you to a tradition of excellence in research, education and clinical practice. We represent the very best in quality & innovation within an academic environment. Our focus is on building robust programs of research.

We are currently recruiting a tenure track/tenured faculty member for a full-time, 12-month appointment. The selected individual will receive an academic appointment commensurate with credentials and qualifications based upon UNM’s and CON’s Appointment, Promotion and Tenure criteria.

The combination of teaching and scholarly productivity is a fundamental component of a R1 Research University. The incoming faculty member’s responsibilities will include:

• Achieving and maintaining an extramurally funded program of research/scholarship that aligns with the College of Nursing and the UNM Health Science Center (HSC).
• Teaching, mentoring, and advising students across CON educational programs with a focus on the PhD program.
• Providing service to the College, University, and the profession as deemed appropriate with rank and expertise.

University of New Mexico College of Nursing

The University of New Mexico College of Nursing, located in Albuquerque, NM, ranks in the top 15% of nursing programs in the country. With over 1,000 enrolled students, the college offers pre‑ and post‑licensure baccalaureate, master’s, post‑master’s, and doctoral programs. Program offerings include the state’s premiere Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs; master’s and post‑master’s programs across seven concentrations for APRNs, nurse educators, and nurse administrators;

and the New Mexico Nurse Education Consortium baccalaureate curriculum.

Our faculty engage in innovative research and clinical scholarship to understand and address the health care needs among our most vulnerable populations. As a College of Nursing at a research-intensive, federally designated Hispanic‑serving institution situated on indigenous lands, we benefit from manifold opportunities and responsibilities. Consistent with our mission, vision, and values, we strive to openly support and deeply respect our diverse students, staff, and faculty.

We expect our faculty to benefit from and contribute to an inclusive environment that facilitates equity in research, scholarship, service, education, and practice.

The University of New Mexico is New Mexico’s flagship research‑intensive institution occupying nearly 800 acres near historic Route 66 in the heart of Albuquerque, a metropolitan area of more than 929,000 people. The College of Nursing is part of a vibrant Health Sciences community, which includes New Mexico’s only Level‑1 Trauma Center. The Health Sciences community provides an exceptional education for more than 1,500 students each year in 21 different health fields.

The Health Sciences community is known for innovative research with more than $165 million in extramural research funding. The Health Sciences community has an established NIH‑funded Clinical & Translational Science Center that provides extensive opportunities and resources to support collaborative research in a variety of topic areas. The University of New Mexico offers a competitive salary and outstanding benefits package.

UNM Nursing Research Pillars

The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Research Doctorate (PhD)
• Must be eligible for rank of Assistant Professor or higher
• Evidence of scholarly activities (examples include published manuscripts, research presentations, and/or research funding commensurate with appointed rank)

Preferred Qualifications:

• A demonstrated record of teaching experience
• Experience mentoring graduate students in research
  
  Potential for achieving NIH R01 funding or equivalent
• History of extramural research…