JOB TITLE:  Assistant or Associate Professor of Nursing

JOB CODE NUMBER:  320139

The University of the Virgin Islands is a Historically Black publicly supported land-grant institution. UVI is seeking faculty who will ensure that students meet high academic standards in a nurturing and learner-centered environment in keeping with our HBCU status and with interests, experience and expertise in curriculum innovation, interdisciplinary studies and distance education, as well as teaching and scholarly excellence in their specialties. In addition, academic programs support our land grant designation by integrating instruction with research and community service. Appointees must be able to work productively with students and colleagues of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

The Nursing Division is seeking candidates who will teach a minimum of 24 credits per academic year at the undergraduate level in the following position:

Assistant or Associate Professor of Nursing:  Applicants should possess a Doctorate or Ph.D. in Nursing or related field. A Master’s degree with a specialty in Maternal Child Nursing and clinical experience is required.  Practical experience in the discipline and familiarity with the NLNAC accreditation processes are preferred.  Applicants should have previous experience in collegiate teaching at the undergraduate level and the ability to work with a diverse student population.  Responsibilities include teaching courses in Maternal Child Health, as well as, basic nursing courses such as Physical Assessment, Fundamentals, and Pharmacology.  Additional duties involve participating in student advisement; program evaluation and development; the Division and University Committees; and scholarly productivity.

Employment will begin on August 2008.

Rank and compensation will be based on academic preparation, teaching and practical experience. Benefits include a generous TIAA/CREFF or Virgin Islands Government Retirement Plan, as well as a comprehensive group medical and dental insurance plan.

If applicable, economy airfare to St. Thomas for the appointee and immediate family, and shipping allowance of up to $1,250 will be paid by the University upon presentation of receipts.

In order to be considered please submit an employment application, cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcripts from accredited institutions, and three (3) letters of recommendation to: Human Resources Department, University of the Virgin Islands, #2 John Brewers Bay, St. Thomas, V.I. 00802-9990 or email hrweb@uvi.edu with a copy to gcallwo@uvi.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

When applying for this position, the job title and the job code number must be included on your cover letter and curriculum vitae/resumé.