Assistant Professor of Nursing at University of New Hampshire – Durham, NH, United States

Summary

The School of Nursing in the College of Health and Human Services at the University of New Hampshire invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Durham, NH. Responsibilities include teaching across undergraduate and graduate programs, advising and mentoring students, and developing an independent research program that advances nursing science or related fields. Candidates must possess an earned research doctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent) in nursing or a health-related discipline. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Key Facts

Department	School of Nursing
Position Type	Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor
Discipline	Nursing
Research Area	Nursing science, healthcare delivery, health systems, education, policy, aging and chronic illness, community and population health, health systems innovation, or technology integration in healthcare
Degree Required	Earned research doctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent) in nursing or a related health field
Experience	Evidence of an emerging program of research and scholarship for early-career candidates, or an established program of research with extramural funding for senior candidates; demonstrated competence in teaching.
Contract Duration	Permanent / Tenure-track
Required Documents	Curriculum vitae (CV), Cover letter, Names and contact information for three references, Teaching statement/philosophy, Research statement, Up to three representative scholarly publications
Employer Address	Durham, NH, United States

About the Project

The appointed faculty member will design and conduct original research aimed at advancing nursing science, healthcare delivery, health systems, education, policy, or interdisciplinary fields. Specific areas of focus may include aging and chronic illness, community health, health systems innovation, and technology integration in healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses across campus or online modalities
• Develop and maintain an independent, extramurally funded research program
• Publish scholarly research in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at professional conferences
• Advise, mentor, and supervise undergraduate and graduate students
• Participate in school, college, and university service, including committees and program assessment
• Maintain clinical expertise and professional certification if applicable

Required Skills

• Earned research doctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent) in nursing or a health-related field
• Demonstrated competence in teaching
• Evidence of an emerging or established program of research
• Eligibility for a registered nurse license in New Hampshire if holding a nursing degree

Who Should Apply

Qualified candidates with an earned research doctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent) in nursing or a health-related field (such as aging, public health, psychology, or sociology) who demonstrate teaching competence and either an emerging or established program of research. Applicants with a nursing degree must be eligible for a registered nurse license in New Hampshire.

Benefits

• Full-time, benefited tenure-track position

About the Employer

The University of New Hampshire is a public flagship Carnegie R1 research university located in Durham, New Hampshire, enrolling approximately 15,000 students. Its College of Health and Human Services encompasses interdisciplinary health programs and maintains strong partnerships with regional healthcare systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

What academic degree is required for this position?

Applicants must hold an earned research doctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent) in nursing or a health-related field.

Is a nursing license required?

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

What is the application deadline?

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

What documents must be submitted with the application?

Applicants should upload a CV, cover letter, names and contact details for three references, a teaching statement, a research statement, and up to three representative scholarly publications.