Marcella Niehoff Endowed Chair for Nursing Research_
Chicago
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Review of applications will begin in August 2023 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants are asked to submit (1) a cover letter describing interest in and qualifications for the position, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) the names and contact information of three individuals prepared to provide professional references (references will be contacted for finalists only), and (4) an Inclusive Excellence statement addressing past efforts and future plans to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The Inclusive Excellence Statement should address the following:
· Understanding of barriers: Describe your understanding of the barriers that exist for historically under-represented groups (URGs) in nursing. URGs include under-represented ethnic or racial minorities; men; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer individuals; people with disabilities; and undocumented immigrants.
· Past activities: Discuss past activities contributing to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Examples may include teaching/curriculum, mentoring/advising/tutoring; outreach efforts; committees, task forces, and boards; scholarship and/or research, and other initiatives.
· Future plans: Describe how you plan to contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the school of nursing including activities you would pursue and how they would fit into your teaching, scholarship, and service.
Direct applications to: areers.luc.edu
Inquiries about this position may be directed to the Chairpersons of the Search Committee, Lisa Burkhart PhD, RN, ANEF ([email protected]) and Jorgia Connor, PhD, RN ([email protected]).
About the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing
Loyola University Chicago’s Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing advances the science of nursing and provides a transformative education in the Jesuit Catholic tradition that prepares compassionate, innovative, diverse nurse leaders who provide care for the whole person and partner locally and globally to promote social justice and health for all. Our vision is to be a preeminent leader in transforming the health of persons, families, communities and populations, while promoting social justice, health equity and quality care for all.
An established leader in nursing education for more than 85 years, the MNSON is a community of 75 full-time faculty in two departments, 19 staff, and over 1400 students. Programs include a BSN degree with 4 study options, a MSN degree in nursing and healthcare administration, a DNP degree with tracks for preparation in nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist roles, and a PhD in Nursing degree. Faculty engage in research to promote health equity within the context of integrated human outcome science focused on multilevel health outcomes, human experiences and mechanisms underlying health, and quality of healthcare systems.
The MNSON spans the University’s main Lake Shore Campus and Loyola’s Health Sciences Campus, which is also home to the Stritch School of Medicine, the Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health, the Graduate School’s biomedical programs, and Loyola’s health sciences research enterprise, including the 225,000-square-foot Center for Translational Research and Education.
For more information about the School of Nursing visit: uc.edu/nursing/
Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty. As a Jesuit Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about LUC’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/.
Loyola requires (uc.edu/coronavirus/#recent\_changes) all Health Sciences Campus Faculty and Staff to be vaccinated (uc.edu/healthsafetyandwellbeing/covid-19inforesources/vaccineinformation/index.shtml) with the original COVID-19 and Flu vaccines when eligible. An exemption (uc.edu/media/lucedu/hr/2021/Vaccination%20Exemption%20Form.pdf) for a qualified medical or religious reason may be submitted for review/approval.
If you are invited for an on-campus interview for a Position that is based at the Health Sciences Campus, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination of the original COVID-19 vaccine OR a negative COVID-19 test results no more than 48 hours prior to arriving on campus. PCR or rapid antigen test results are acceptable.
Position Details
Position Details
Job Title Marcella Niehoff Endowed Chair for Nursing Research
Position Title Marcella Niehoff Endowed Chair for Nursing Research
Position Number
Job Category University Faculty
Job Type Full-Time
FLSA Status Exempt
Campus Maywood-Health Sciences & Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campuses
Location Code SCHOOL OF NURSING (02400A)
Department Name SCHOOL OF NURSING
Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No
Duties and Responsibilities
The Loyola University Chicago Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing ( MNSON ) seeks a dynamic, distinguished nurse scientist to serve as the Marcella Niehoff Endowed Chair for Nursing Research. The Endowed Chair will shape research development in the MNSON , foster a spirit of inquiry, and mentor others to advance funded research programs, thereby enhancing the MNSON and Loyola University Chicago’s distinction and impact.
Reporting directly to the Dean of the MNSON , the Endowed Chair is expected to support the mission and move forward the vision of the MNSON and the University, contribute to the MNSON and University goals for inclusive excellence, and serve as a model to faculty, post-doctoral fellows, and students. Specifically, the Endowed Chair is expected to:
·Maintain an active program of federally funded research as principal investigator.
·Facilitate collaborative research within the MNSON and across academic departments, and external organizations (i.e., community-based, governmental, and health care/service provision entities).
·Enhance research innovation, development, and training.
·Represent and support research excellence and the renowned reputation of the MNSON within LUC , regionally, nationally, and internationally.
·Develop strategic initiatives to recruit and retain research-intensive faculty, research teams, fellows, and doctoral students.
Qualifications
The successful Endowed Chair candidate will be a nationally recognized nurse scientist with a distinguished record of federal funding as principal investigator, ideally in areas aligned with one of these five research lenses included in the NINR Strategic Plan Framework:
·Health Equity: Reduce and ultimately eliminate the systemic and structural inequities that place some at an unfair, unjust, and avoidable disadvantage in attaining their full health potential
·Social Determinants of Health: Identify effective approaches to improve health and quality of life by addressing the conditions in which people are born, live, learn, work, play, and age
·Population and Community Health: Address critical health challenges at a macro level that persistently affect groups of people with shared characteristics
·Prevention and Health Promotion: Prevent disease and promote health through the continuum of prevention-from primordial to tertiary
·Systems and Models of Care: Address clinical, organizational, and policy challenges through new systems and models of care
Prior experience in mentoring early and mid-career nurse scientists and evidence of success in building collaborations are required.
To be considered, candidates must meet the University’s criteria for a tenured faculty appointment at the Professor level.
Physical Demands None
Working Conditions None
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
·Research-focused doctoral in nursing or a related field
·Eligibility for licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Illinois
Open Date 06/19/2023
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin in August 2023 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants are asked to submit (1) a cover letter describing interest in and qualifications for the position, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) the names and contact information of three individuals prepared to provide professional references (references will be contacted for finalists only), and (4) an Inclusive Excellence statement addressing past efforts and future plans to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The Inclusive Excellence Statement should address the following:
· Understanding of barriers: Describe your understanding of the barriers that exist for historically under-represented groups (URGs) in nursing. URGs include under-represented ethnic or racial minorities; men; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer individuals; people with disabilities; and undocumented immigrants.
· Past activities: Discuss past activities contributing to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Examples may include teaching/curriculum, mentoring/advising/tutoring; outreach efforts; committees, task forces, and boards; scholarship and/or research, and other initiatives.
· Future plans: Describe how you plan to contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the school of nursing including activities you would pursue and how they would fit into your teaching, scholarship, and service.
Direct applications to: areers.luc.edu
Inquiries about this position may be directed to the Chairpersons of the Search Committee, Lisa Burkhart PhD, RN, ANEF ([email protected]) and Jorgia Connor, PhD, RN ([email protected]).
About the Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing
Loyola University Chicago’s Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing advances the science of nursing and provides a transformative education in the Jesuit Catholic tradition that prepares compassionate, innovative, diverse nurse leaders who provide care for the whole person and partner locally and globally to promote social justice and health for all. Our vision is to be a preeminent leader in transforming the health of persons, families, communities and populations, while promoting social justice, health equity and quality care for all.
An established leader in nursing education for more than 85 years, the MNSON is a community of 75 full-time faculty in two departments, 19 staff, and over 1400 students. Programs include a BSN degree with 4 study options, a MSN degree in nursing and healthcare administration, a DNP degree with tracks for preparation in nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist roles, and a PhD in Nursing degree. Faculty engage in research to promote health equity within the context of integrated human outcome science focused on multilevel health outcomes, human experiences and mechanisms underlying health, and quality of healthcare systems.
The MNSON spans the University’s main Lake Shore Campus and Loyola’s Health Sciences Campus, which is also home to the Stritch School of Medicine, the Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health, the Graduate School’s biomedical programs, and Loyola’s health sciences research enterprise, including the 225,000-square-foot Center for Translational Research and Education.
For more information about the School of Nursing visit: uc.edu/nursing/
Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty. As a Jesuit Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about LUC’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/.
Loyola requires (uc.edu/coronavirus/#recent\_changes) all Health Sciences Campus Faculty and Staff to be vaccinated (uc.edu/healthsafetyandwellbeing/covid-19inforesources/vaccineinformation/index.shtml) with the original COVID -19 and Flu vaccines when eligible. An exemption (uc.edu/media/lucedu/hr/2021/Vaccination%20Exemption%20Form.pdf) for a qualified medical or religious reason may be submitted for review/approval.
If you are invited for an on-campus interview for a Position that is based at the Health Sciences Campus, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination of the original COVID -19 vaccine OR a negative COVID -19 test results no more than 48 hours prior to arriving on campus. PCR or rapid antigen test results are acceptable.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
As one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion (uc.edu/diversityandinclusion/) . We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits (z/c/sy7N6a?utm\_medium=email&utm\_source=transactional&utm\_campaign=CldBz-Share-Collection) centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.
Quick Link for Posting areers.luc.edu/postings/25297
Job Number 8500259
Organizational Location HEALTH SCIENCES CAMPUS
Posting Details
Posting Detail
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 07/01/2024
Position End Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application
+ Curriculum Vitae
+ Inclusive Excellence Statement
Optional Documents
+ Other Document
+ Unofficial Transcripts