Jeanne K. Buxbaum Professor

School of Nursing/College of Health Sciences

Dr. Jeanne K. Buxbaum Endowed Chair and Professor of Nursing Science

The School of Nursing in the College of Health Sciences at the University of Delaware invites applications for a senior level tenured Jeanne K Buxbaum Endowed Chair and Professor (Full) of Nursing Science position. Candidates must be distinguished gerontology scholars, with demonstrated success in community-engaged, translational, and/or implementation science approaches to improving the health and well-being of older adults. This endowed chair and professorship includes a program coordinator support position and is a 5-year tenure-line, renewable upon successful review.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Doctorate in Nursing or related sciences (e.g., PhD, DNP, EdD)

* US RN licensure, Delaware RN eligible

* Eligible to be approved for a tenured full professor appointment

* Demonstrated record of extramural funding as Principal Investigator in the area of aging studies/gerontology using translational, community-engaged, implementation science or related frameworks

* Must possess innovative and creative ideas about the future of community-based research on healthy aging

* Experience mentoring students as well as early career community-engaged nurse-scientists

* Strong written and oral communication skills for both professional and general audiences

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

* Lead and maintain an extramurally funded scholarly program in aging studies/gerontology with a community engagement focus

* Strengthen collaborations with external partners with the goal of increasing the impact and dissemination of evidence based research and practices for healthy aging in Delaware and the region

* Cultivate and lead opportunities for student involvement in community-based gerontology and healthy aging initiatives and scholarly projects

* Teach in area of expertise (graduate or undergraduate); recruit and mentor PhD students in the area of gerontology/aging

* Contribute to a welcoming campus environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion

GENERAL INFORMATION:
The School of Nursing (http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) is a thriving academic unit with over 35 faculty, approximately 656 undergraduate students and 82 graduate students. Recognized as a Center of Excellence by the National League of Nursing, and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the School offers innovative, dynamic BSN, MSN and Certificate program in Nursing Education, MSN and DNP in NP specialties, and post-master's and post-baccalaureate doctoral programs, including the DNP and a PhD in Nursing Science, spanning face-to-face, hybrid, and fully online programs.

The School's undergraduate nursing program is currently ranked #74 out of 686 by the 2025 U.S. News & World Report. The School of Nursing has a strong drive to continue growing its research program in areas of aging, biobehavioral science, clinical research, disease prevention, and health equity. The School of Nursing emphasizes interdisciplinary and translational research, interpersonal education and service to the community in an environment that supports diversity and inclusion.

The School also houses the interdisciplinary Nurse Managed Primary Care Center (NMPCC), an innovative, evidence-based practice that provides prevention and wellness services, chronic disease management, mental health care, and Parkinson's disease treatment to a diverse patient population. In addition, the School of Nursing was awarded a membership certificate by the National Hartford Center for Gerontological Excellence and the School of Nursing's Center for Simulation Innovation, Interdisciplinary Education and Entrepreneurship (CSIIDEE) received accreditation in the area of Teaching/Education by the Society for Simulation and Healthcare.

The College of Health Sciences is a dynamic, innovative academic unit with more than 3,400 undergraduate and graduate students and 131 faculty, who are nationally recognized leaders across multiple disciplines. The College is housed in multiple buildings on the traditional main campus, but also is an anchor tenant of the University's Science,…