JOB TITLE:  Assistant/Associate Professor of Nursing

JOB CODE NUMBER:  320035

 

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: A Master’s degree in Adult Nursing and experience in adult nursing is required. A Ph.D. in Nursing or related field is preferred.  Additional desirable qualifications include the ability to work with diverse culture, previous collegiate teaching experience, and familiarity with NLNAC accreditation processes. The successful candidate will provide academic counsel to student; participate in program and Division governance activities, program development and activities to assure continued NLNAC accreditation and other related duties assigned.

 

Employment will begin in August 2007.

 

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.

 

Send an application, cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcript(s) from accredited institutions, and three (3) letters of recommendation to: Human Resources Department, University of the Virgin Islands, #2 John Brewer’s Bay, St. Thomas, VI 00802-9990 or email hrweb@uvi.edu.   

 

 

Applications will be accepted until July 10, 2007 or until the position is filled.

 

 

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