Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

The search will remain open until the position has been filled.
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The position is limited to three year renewable term.


BASIC FUNCTION:

Serve as a member of the College Administrative Leadership Team. Provide leadership in the development, planning, analysis, and administration of Graduate Programs. Represent the Dean at meetings related to graduate studies and leadership activities of the College.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist and advise the Dean, College of Nursing, on all matters relating to the College’s Graduate Programs.

Lead the long-range planning of teaching activities at the graduate level, student recruitment, course scheduling, and curriculum planning and implementation.

Direct all graduate programs and/or select directors for specific graduate programs with approval of the Dean.

Assist faculty advisors by providing interpretation of University and College rules and regulations.

Serve as a liaison with University officers responsible for graduate programs.

Assist graduate students in identifying extramural funding for dissertation work.

Promote the College’s graduate programs.

Perform other general administrative responsibilities on behalf of the Dean, including accreditation activities.

Engage in teaching and research as appropriate.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform other duties as required.

LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

Personal computers and printers; word processing, database management and spreadsheet software. Eligibility for RN licensure in Rhode Island.

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The University of Rhode Island is an equal-opportunity employer. It is the policy of the University of Rhode Island to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability.

REQUIRED:

1. Ph.D. degree.

2. Demonstrated achievement of teaching, scholarship, and service commensurate with appointment at rank of Professor eligible for tenure.

3. Demonstrated research record evidenced by external funding and publications in established journals.

4. Demonstrated evidence of successful research collaboration.

5. Demonstrated ability to write competitive applications for extramural research funding.

6. Demonstrated experience teaching at the graduate level.

7. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

8. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.

9. Demonstrated experience in working collaboratively.

10. Demonstrated supervisory experience.

11. Demonstrated familiarity with accreditation and regulations relevant to graduate nursing education.

12. Demonstrated eligibility for RN licensure in Rhode Island.

13. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.

(#2) Resume.

(#3) Other Document – References – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).