JOB TITLE:  Assistant or Associate Professor of Nursing – Psychiatric/Mental Health

JOB CODE NUMBER:  320007

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 24 credits per academic year in Psychiatric-Mental Health nursing and other basic nursing courses in an Associate of Science in Nursing Program in the following position:

Assistant or Associate Professor of Nursing – Psychiatric/Mental Health:  A Master’s degree in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing and clinical experience is required.  A Doctorate in Nursing or related field is preferred.  Applicants should possess previous experience in collegiate teaching, familiarity with NLNAC accreditation processes, and the ability to work with a diverse population.  Additional duties involve providing academic advice and counsel to students, participating in program and Division governance activities, participating in program development and activities to assure continued NLNAC Accreditation; scholarly productivity and other related University and Division assignments.

Employment will begin in 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. Croix for the appointee and immediate family, and an agreed upon amount based on policy for shipping allowance will be paid by the University upon presentation of receipts.

In order to be considered please submit a cover letter, employment application, curriculum vitae, transcripts from accredited institutions, and three (3) letters of recommendation to: gcallwo@uvi.edu and Human Resources Department, University of the Virgin Islands, #2 John Brewers Bay, St. Thomas, V.I. 00802-9990; email hrweb@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 resume/cv.