Lucy Ann Boddie Brewer Distinguished Professorship in Oncological Nursing

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The Lucy Ann Boddie Brewer Distinguished Professorship in Oncological Nursing

The School of Nursing within the College Health and Human Services (CHHS) at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW), seeks an outstanding faculty member for a Distinguished Professorship in oncology nursing research and who meets the rank requirements of a tenured professor. This is a 9-month position beginning August 2026. This position is for an initial 5-year term, and, upon review, is eligible to receive 2 renewable 5-year appointments.

This Distinguished Professorship in oncological nursing is a prestigious designation for a faculty member who has earned prominence for scholarly and professional achievements in oncological nursing research. The Distinguished Professor will be responsible for scholarly teaching, research, and practice that advances the understanding of oncology and oncological nursing with a national/international reputation and a portfolio of recent externally funded projects (grants) required.

The successful candidate will provide leadership and mentoring to faculty within the School of Nursing (SON) and CHHS. Additionally, the candidate will be involved in advancing their effective program of research, securing external grants, and providing public service to nursing students and health care personnel in community organizations throughout the southeastern region of North Carolina, with a focus on oncological nursing.

A bachelor’s degree in nursing and a doctoral degree in nursing OR a doctorate in a related discipline with a baccalaureate or graduate degree in nursing at the time of application. Candidate must meet the rank criteria for a tenured professor at UNCW & have an established program of externally funded interdisciplinary oncology nursing research.

A current RN license in NC or eligibility for licensure in NC

National visibility and five years of experience in externally funded oncological nursing research. An oncology program of research that complements the UNCW School of Nursing’s areas of research emphasis, including but not limited to rural health outcomes, healthy aging, health systems, chronic illness, health care quality and safety, and health promotion research across the life span.

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Posted On 2/19/2026 Job Type Faculty/Instructor Faculty School/Institution University of North Carolina Wilmington Job Location Wilmington, NC