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The School of Nursing at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The successful candidate will contribute to the academic excellence, scholarly productivity, and service mission of the School of Nursing and the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS). Responsibilities include teaching across undergraduate and/or graduate programs; advising and mentoring students; and developing a robust program of research and scholarship that advances nursing science, healthcare delivery, health systems, education, policy, or related interdisciplinary fields.

The faculty member is expected to design and conduct original research, secure external funding, disseminate findings through peer-reviewed publications and professional presentations, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to address complex health challenges. The successful candidate will contribute to the development and delivery of high-quality, evidence-informed curricula that prepare graduates for diverse professional roles in an evolving healthcare landscape.

About the University of New Hampshire

The University of New Hampshire (UNH) is the state’s flagship public research university and a Carnegie R1 institution located in Durham, New Hampshire, within one hour of Boston and in close proximity to major academic medical centers and healthcare systems across New England. UNH enrolls approximately 15,000 students and is recognized for its strong commitment to research excellence, community engagement, and student-centered education.

UNH conducts significant externally sponsored research across health, engineering, environmental sciences, and social sciences, and fosters interdisciplinary collaboration across colleges and research centers. The University is committed to inclusive excellence and to preparing graduates to address complex societal challenges in a rapidly evolving global environment.

About the College of Health and Human Services

The College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) is a dynamic academic community dedicated to advancing health, well-being, and equity through research, education, and community partnership. CHHS includes programs in nursing, social work, occupational therapy, kinesiology, communication sciences and disorders, and health management and policy.

The College supports interdisciplinary research spanning community-based interventions, health systems innovation, aging and chronic disease management, workforce development, and health equity. Faculty benefit from collaborative partnerships with regional healthcare systems, community agencies, and policy organizations. CHHS is committed to preparing the next generation of health professionals and scholars through interprofessional education and applied research opportunities.

About the School of Nursing

The School of Nursing offers undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare nurses and nurse leaders to meet the health needs of diverse populations. Programs emphasize evidence-based practice, innovation, ethical leadership, and population health.

The School of Nursing maintains strong partnerships with healthcare systems and community agencies across New Hampshire and the broader New England region, providing rich opportunities for clinical collaboration, research engagement, and translational impact. Faculty pursue scholarship in areas such as aging and chronic illness, community and population health, health systems innovation, health policy, workforce development, and technology integration in healthcare.

The School of Nursing fosters a collegial and supportive faculty environment that values mentorship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the development of externally funded research programs. Junior faculty are supported through mentoring and research development opportunities, and senior faculty play an active role in advancing collaborative scholarship and professional leadership.

Duties/Responsibilities

Responsibilities include teaching, research, and service. Teaching may occur in undergraduate and/or graduate programs and may be delivered on campus and/or online. A beginning or active research agenda consistent with requested rank is required and supported. Faculty are also expected to participate in service activities that advance the School of Nursing, the college, the university, the profession, and the broader community.

• Research and Scholarship Develop and sustain an independent program of research; secure external funding; publish in peer-reviewed journals; disseminate findings at professional conferences; mentor student research; and collaborate on interdisciplinary initiatives.
• Teaching Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses; supervise clinical, practicum, or dissertation work as appropriate; advise and mentor students; contribute to curriculum development, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
• Service Participate in school, college, and university committees; contribute to accreditation and program assessment efforts; engage in professional service at the state, national, or international level.
• Clinical/Practice Engagement (if applicable) Maintain clinical expertise and professional certification; foster community or healthcare partnerships that support research and student learning.

Required Qualifications

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:

• Candidates must hold an earned research doctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent in nursing or another health-related field [i.e., aging/gerontology, community health, public health, psychology, sociology or other related field]).
• For early-career candidates, evidence of an emerging program of research and scholarship through peer-reviewed, high-quality publications, and potential for securing extramurally funded research.
• For senior candidates, an established program of research as evidenced by extramurally funded research and a sustained record of peer-reviewed, high-quality publications and dissemination activities.
• Demonstrated competence in teaching.
• Preference for applicants with experience in geriatrics/gerontology, community/public health, health policy, or technology integration in healthcare.

Required Licenses & Certifications:

• Candidates with a nursing degree must be eligible for a registered nurse license in the state of New Hampshire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Program of research aligned with the National Institutes of Nursing Research’s strategic goals or other National Institutes of Health program.
• Experience in working with college-age and non-traditional students in on-campus, hybrid, and/or online format.
• Skill in working with culturally diverse constituencies in the academic environment.
• Ability to cultivate and sustain external relations with community leaders, institutions, and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering inclusive excellence and advancing ethnic, gender, and cultural diversity.
• Demonstrated ability to work with faculty, staff, and students as well as community groups of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, sexual orientation, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Active involvement in professional organizations.
• For early-career faculty, postdoctoral training, and/or a developing program of research that can be supported by a mentor in the College of Health and Human Services.
• For senior faculty, a strong and sustained record of extramurally funded research, peer-reviewed publication, dissemination, and interdisciplinary collaboration, professional leadership at the local, regional, national, and/or international level.
• Experience as an effective teacher in the classroom or field sites.
• Experience as a research mentor to undergraduate and graduate student in research and scholarship.
• Service as a mentor to and/or collaborator with peer and junior faculty.
• Professional leadership within local, regional, national, and international groups.

Applicant Instructions:

This is a full-time, benefited, tenure-track position. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. The posting may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.

Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience: Resume/CV section of the application: (Maximum of 5 Documents)

• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• Names and contact information for three references

Additionally, upload the following documents within the Application Questions section of the application:

• Teaching statement/philosophy (including a brief description of prior teaching experience)
• Research statement (including past accomplishments and future research plan)
• Up to three representative scholarly publications

Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration. Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed.

Compensation Pay Range:

$100,000-$120,000

The rank of the selected candidate will depend upon the candidate’s qualifications.

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Location: Durham

Salary Grade: Faculty 01