Faculty Openings - Compelling reasons why you will want to consider us:
- We've earned a coveted spot in academic research – a ranking of 12 from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) – and our graduate degree programs consistently rank among the finest in the nation.
- As part of our research faculty, you can participate in local, national, and international research. Two centers of research excellence, the Elaine C. Hubbard Center for Clinical Research on Aging, and the Center for High-Risk Children and Youth, offer faculty outstanding research opportunities. Plus:
- Our Center for Research and Evidence-Based Practice provides support at every stage of a project – from developing research proposals to applying for funding; from carrying out projects to presenting findings. Their comprehensive array of services is among the best in the nation.
- Researchers are given a generous amount of dedicated time to plan and conduct research projects.
- Numerous chairs and professorships exist for faculty members who personify excellence in scholarship, research, and teaching.
- New faculty can work with mentors in their field of interest.
- Our connection to the University of Rochester Medical Center allows us to collaborate with a broad range of researchers through joint projects, associations and conferences and informal gatherings.
- Our affiliation with Strong Health, an integrated health care delivery system, provides us with access to a diverse patient population at a variety of community and research hospitals for both clinical practice and research.
- In 2006, the University of Rochester received a $40 million award from the NIH to establish a Clinical and Translational Science Institute. The aims of the institute include novel translational methodologies, pilot studies, biomedical informatics, design, biostatistics, and ethics, regulatory support, patient and clinical interactions, community engagement, translational technology, education and career development, upstate network and evaluation.
- Competitive Faculty Research Support Grants (FRSG) are available for conducting pilot studies.
- When you join the University of Rochester School of Nursing faculty, you will find:
- An environment where research, teaching, and clinical practice are integrated into a cohesive whole.
- Supportive colleagues who come from a variety of backgrounds with lots of different life experiences.
- Opportunities for individual achievement and team collaboration where everyone is recognized for their contributions.
- A culture based on a set of strong values where we work for each other's success, encourage candid dialog on important issues and demonstrate trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships.
- Highly motivated students and predominantly small classes.
- Premier academic facilities that include a new, state-of-the-art building as well as the extensive resources of the University of Rochester Medical Center.
All this comes with two more very important advantages: We offer a comprehensive benefits and compensation package which includes up to 100% tuition benefits for dependents, and Rochester is a great place to live. It's a friendly, family-oriented city that's rich with cultural and social activities.
We encourage you to look to the School of Nursing as a place where your career ambitions could be fulfilled beyond your expectations and more.