JOB TITLE:  Assistant or Associate Professor of Nursing

JOB CODE NUMBER:  320128

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 in Nursing or related field. A Master’s degree with a specialty in Adult Nursing and experience in critical care and adult nursing is required.  Practical experience in the discipline and familiarity with accreditation processes are preferred.  Applicants should have experience in teaching at the undergraduate level and the ability to work with a diverse student population, previous collegiate teaching experience and familiarity with NLNAC accreditation processes.    Additional duties involve participating in student advisement; program evaluation and development; the Division and University Committees; and scholarly productivity.

Employment will begin in January 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, a letter of application, curriculum vitae, transcripts from accredited institutions, and three (3) letters of recommendation that include  the names, address with telephone numbers, and email addresses of the three references 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.