L. S. Skaggs Presidential Endowed Chair in Acute and Critical Care Nursing

L. S. Skaggs Presidential Endowed Chair in Acute and Critical Care Nursing Details Position Summary

The University of Utah College of Nursing seeks an established, visionary nurse scientist to become the holder of the L. S. Skaggs Presidential Endowed Chair in Acute and Critical Care Nursing (est. 2025). The Chair is supported by an endowment honoring Leornard Samuel “Sam” Skaggs, Jr., entrepreneur and philanthropist. The L. S. Skaggs Presidential Chair in Nursing will lead a robust, funded program of research in acute and critical care nursing, dedicating the majority of their time to making scientific discoveries, advancing evidence-based practices, securing external funding, and contributing to the scientific community through high-impact publications and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The L. S. Skaggs Presidential Chair in Nursing will execute a programmatic vision to strengthen the College and University of Utah Health Sciences' national and international presence and impact in acute and critical care research, practice, and education. Key responsibilities will include leading innovative research and scholarly activities; mentoring students, fellows and junior faculty; developing and teaching curriculum in the PhD, Doctor of Nursing Practice, and/or baccalaureate programs as aligns with the candidate's program of research and experience;

engaging in professional service; and providing and/or consulting about acute and critical care. Collaborating with other leaders, the holder of the L. S. Skaggs Presidential Chair in Nursing will advocate for services and policy that benefit acute and critically ill patients and their families.

• leading innovative research and scholarly activities
• mentoring students, fellows and junior faculty
• developing and teaching curriculum in the PhD, Doctor of Nursing Practice, and/or baccalaureate programs as aligns with the candidate's program of research and experience
• engaging in professional service
• providing and/or consulting about acute and critical care
• Collaborating with other leaders, the holder of the L. S. Skaggs Presidential Chair in Nursing will advocate for services and policy that benefit acute and critically ill patients and families

College of Nursing faculty are expected to live in Utah.

We seek a candidate who is a nationally recognized leader in acute and critical care, and whose accomplishments reflect excellence in acute and critical care research, scholarship, teaching, and clinical practice. Candidates must have earned a PhD degree in nursing or a related field from an accredited College or School and hold a current Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license or be eligible to obtain such.

The ideal candidate will have a sustained record of externally funded research and evidence of high impact publications and presentations that pertain to acute and critical care nursing.

The L. S. Skaggs Presidential Chair in Nursing is an administrative appointment, made by the Dean of the College of Nursing in accordance with University guidelines. The individual will maintain a tenure-line faculty position while in this role. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications. A competitive start-up package is available to support the Chair's research and academic success.

Responsible to: Chair, Division of Health Systems and Science across the Lifespan.

Review and Evaluation: Formally reviewed every five years.

The University of Utah College of Nursing is a premier nursing education institution with nationally ranked undergraduate and graduate programs. The College of Nursing prepares nurses at all education levels - BS, MS, DNP, and PhD - and has a current enrollment of more than 700 students. The College also offers an MS degree, undergraduate and graduate certificates, and an undergraduate minor in Gerontology.

U.S. News & World Report rankings include: #6 Nurse-Midwifery program, #12 Online Master of Science in Nursing program, #22 Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and #39 Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.

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