Assistant Professor Or Associate Professor-Nurse Scientist

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR-NURSE SCIENTIST

Rank itle ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR-NURSE SCIENTIST

Position Number

Position Number

Location Code

Location Code  NURSING - ADMINISTRATION/FACUL - Allied Health/Nursing Bldg

Location-City

Location-City New Orleans

School/Division

School/Division NURSING SCHOOL

Department

Department Community Nursing (formerly: B

Position Summary

LSU Health New Orleans School of Nursing is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our faculty as a Nurse Scientist. Our School of Nursing is recognized for its excellence within an academic health sciences center environment, offering a unique opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary research and innovation. Our nursing faculty have the opportunity to educate future nurses at the BSN , MN/ MSN , DNP and PhD levels, including working in state-of-the-art simulation laboratories.

This role includes conducting research, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, engaging in faculty practice, and pursuing entrepreneurial and consultative activities. We are particularly interested in candidates with a strong research focus in cancer care, including cancer prevention, treatment, survivorship, or palliative care. Incumbent will mentor students and junior faculty, participate in curriculum development, and promote excellence in cancer care research and nursing education;
Engage in high-impact interdisciplinary research collaborations within the academic health sciences center and across diverse fields, contributing to the broader scientific community;
Publish original research in peer-reviewed, high-impact journals and present findings at national and international conferences to advance the body of knowledge in cancer nursing and healthcare;
Secure research grants from federal agencies, foundations, and other external sources to support scholarly activities and advance innovative cancer care interventions;
Contribute to the academic community by mentoring junior faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students, fostering their development as emerging nurse scientists;
Build partnerships with healthcare organizations, research centers, and clinical networks to translate research into practice and improve cancer patient outcomes;
Serve as a research mentor for PhD and DNP students, providing guidance on dissertation projects and fostering scholarly excellence;
Participate in curriculum development, particularly in areas related to oncology nursing, evidence-based practice, and research methodologies;
Mentor students and junior faculty in writing for publication, grant writing, and presenting research at scholarly meetings; and engage in community outreach and advocacy initiatives to promote cancer prevention, education, and research within diverse populations.

We invite you to submit your curriculum vitae for this following faculty position.

Additional Position Information

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education

Required Education Doctorate

If Other Required Education, please specify

Discipline Doctor of Philosophy [PhD] in Nursing or related field.

Certifications/Licenses Required

Certifications/Licenses Required Licensed or eligible for licensure in Louisiana as a Registered Nurse by start date.

Indicate the minimum number of years required to do the job

Indicate the minimum number of years required to do the job Three (3) years of recent nursing experience.

Indicate the type of experience required to do the job

Indicate the type of experience required to do the job Evidence of success in an extramurally funded program of research;
Active engagement in research;
Current evidence of successful dissemination of research findings. Ability to manage research conceptually & practically within a data driven organization.

Substitution

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education

Preferred Education PhD

If Other Preferred Education, please specify

Discipline Candidates pursuing a career in Nursing Research

Certifications/Licenses Preferred

Indicate the preferred experience to perform the job

Indicate the preferred experience to perform the job Academic leadership/administration experience;
National recognition as a leader in the field of research.

Posting Number

Posting Number F00779P

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Posting End Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Position End Date (if temporary)

Application Review Date to Begin

Special Instructions Summary

EEO Statement

LSU Health New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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