Assistant Professor of Nursing

Assistant Professor Positions At Yale School Of Nursing

The Yale School of Nursing (YSN) invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek exceptional early-career scholars whose innovative research has the potential to transform health, healthcare, and nursing science.

We welcome applicants from all areas of nursing and interdisciplinary health research whose scholarship advances scientific discovery, improves health outcomes, and addresses complex challenges across clinical care, population health, health systems, education, technology, policy, and the future of healthcare. Candidates employing diverse methodological approaches including quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods, implementation science, clinical and translational research, data science, artificial intelligence, community-engaged research, behavioral science, systems science, and other innovative approaches are encouraged to apply.

As one of the world's leading schools of nursing, Yale is committed to advancing bold ideas that improve the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities. Our faculty are internationally recognized leaders whose scholarship shapes clinical practice, informs health policy, drives innovation, and transforms healthcare delivery. Through an intellectually vibrant and highly collaborative environment, faculty work across Yale University, Yale New Haven Health, and a broad network of national and international partners to address some of the most pressing challenges facing society.

YSN is distinguished by its commitment to excellence in research, education, clinical innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. We are committed to preparing the next generation of nurse scientists, educators, clinicians, and leaders while advancing discoveries that improve health locally and globally.

Responsibilities

Faculty appointed to the tenure track are expected to develop internationally recognized programs of scholarship that advance nursing science and improve health while contributing to Yale's missions of research, education, clinical excellence, and service.

The successful candidate will:

• Develop and sustain an innovative, externally funded program of independent scholarship with the potential for national and international impact.
• Produce influential scholarly work through publications in leading peer-reviewed journals, presentations at major scientific meetings, and other forms of knowledge dissemination.
• Teach and mentor master's, doctoral, and postdoctoral trainees, fostering excellence in research, scholarship, and professional development.
• Contribute to the continued innovation and excellence of YSN's graduate educational programs.
• Build collaborative research partnerships across Yale University, Yale New Haven Health, and national and international academic, healthcare, industry, government, and community organizations.
• Participate actively in the intellectual life of the School through interdisciplinary collaboration, faculty governance, academic leadership, and professional service.
• Help cultivate an inclusive, collaborative, and intellectually stimulating academic community that supports excellence in research, education, and innovation.

Qualifications

Applicants should demonstrate outstanding promise as emerging scholars and educators.

Required qualifications include:

• An earned doctoral degree in nursing or a related discipline.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity and funding, and strong potential to establish an externally funded program of research.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, mentorship, and collaborative scholarship.
• Ability to contribute effectively within an interdisciplinary academic environment.

Eligibility for licensure as appropriate to the candidate's discipline is desirable.

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

Applicants should submit:

For additional information about the Yale School of Nursing, please visit nursing.yale.edu.

Questions regarding this position may be directed to fao.ysn

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