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The University of Rochester School of Nursing is committed to helping nurses advance their careers and serve as leaders in the post-COVID health care system. We consistently rank among the top 30 schools nationally for nursing education, and for research funding from the National Institutes of Health. Explore current openings and learn more about what a career at the University of Rochester School of Nursing means for you!

Open Faculty Positions

As part of the University of Rochester and a leading national academic medical center, we offer exceptional undergraduate and graduate nursing education opportunities. The School recently opened a new addition with some of the most advanced simulation labs and classroom facilities available anywhere to support nursing education. Faculty have access to connect with colleagues across the University as well as resources in instructional design, research support and implementation, and a robust IT infrastructure.

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The University of Rochester School of Nursing is seeking an Associate Dean for Graduate Education to provide strategic leadership, vision, and oversight for the graduate programs and faculty development within the School. Reporting directly to the Dean, the Associate Dean ensures the delivery of high-quality, innovative graduate education, and that graduate programs are academically rigorous, compliant with both accreditation and regulatory standards, and aligned with the School's strategic mission. The Associate Dean of Graduate Education provides leadership in curriculum innovation, ensures programs are adequately resourced, and guides the Systematic Evaluation Plan (SEP) to monitor and consistently achieve the highest academic quality. As a member of the School’s senior leadership team, the Associate Dean for Graduate Education collaborates closely with the Dean and the leadership team on policy-making, strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of the School’s activities, and assists in ensuring that the vision, mission, and values are foundational elements in guiding decision-making and actions within the School of Nursing.

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The University of Rochester School of Nursing is seeking a faculty candidate for a clinical faculty position for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program. Candidates must have a RN license and relevant advanced practice experience as well as experience with professional nursing education, education technology, program development, and project management. Candidates are expected to have a record of scholarly work, a commitment to interdisciplinary approaches and teaching experience. Rank and salary are commensurate with education and experience. Clinical faculty are eligible for promotion along the clinical track.

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The University of Rochester School of Nursing is seeking a faculty candidate for the Clinical Nurse Leader and Leadership in Healthcare Systems programs. Candidates must have professional licensure, relevant professional leadership experience, and experience with professional education, education technology, program development, and project management. Candidates must have a record of scholarly work, a commitment to interdisciplinary approaches, and teaching experience. Rank and salary are commensurate with education and experience. Clinical faculty are eligible for promotion along the clinical track.

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The University of Rochester School of Nursing is seeking two faculty candidates for clinical faculty positions for the undergraduate programs. Candidates must have a RN license and relevant advanced practice experience as well as experience with professional nursing education, education technology, program development, and project management. Candidates are expected to have a record of scholarly work, a commitment to interdisciplinary approaches and teaching experience. Rank and salary are commensurate with education and experience. Clinical faculty are eligible for promotion along the clinical track.

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The University of Rochester School of Nursing is seeking a faculty candidate (associate professor/professor of clinical nursing) for the Co-Program Director for the Accelerated Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (ABSN) Program. Candidates must have professional licensure and certification, relevant professional leadership experience, and experience with professional education, education technology, program development, and project management. Candidates must have a record of scholarly work, a commitment to interdisciplinary approaches, and teaching experience. Rank and salary are commensurate with education and experience. Clinical faculty are eligible for promotion along the clinical track.

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The University of Rochester School of Nursing is seeking a Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to provide leadership, coordination, consultation, strategic oversight, vision, and direction in support of the University's institutional goals and in implementation of the School's new strategic plan. The director will be responsible for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout nursing education curriculum, and will provide training and mentoring in support of faculty development. This position focuses on advancing DEI within nursing education, mentoring faculty in incorporating inclusive teaching practices and promoting scholarship that addresses health disparities and promotes equitable healthcare outcomes. The faculty member will be responsible for teaching core nursing courses with an emphasis on social determinants of health and health equity, while also contributing to the school’s DEI initiatives.

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The University of Rochester School of Nursing's Center for Nursing Entrepreneurship (CNE) is seeking a candidate for Chief Wellness Officer. The CWO is responsible for the vision, depiction, quality, and oversight of the clinical mission of the CNE, participates in strategic initiatives affecting the CNE and its clinical programs, and works collaboratively with broader URMC clinical enterprise leadership around the strategic direction of the CNE and alignment of services throughout the network. Candidates must have professional licensure and AGNP certification; PhD or DNP preparation and wellness experience preferred.

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The University of Rochester School of Nursing is seeking a distinguished Associate or Full Professor with expertise in oncology nursing research to become the inaugural Jean Johnson Endowed Chair in Oncology Nursing.

Learn more about the Jean E. Johnson Endowed Chair in Oncology Nursing and apply via UR Faculty by clicking the link below.

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Open Staff Positions

All open staff positions are posted in the University's Human Resource Management System (HRMS). Search by "School of Nursing" in the Department section on the left.

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Project Nurse

The University of Rochester School of Nursing seeks a project nurse for its Center for Employee Wellness. Project nurses provide direct care services to individuals and groups in a variety of settings. For individuals, this position involves assessment, intervention and evaluation of clients in biometric screening clinics, and chronic disease management and lifestyle programs. Holistic care is provided within the context of a robust coaching model using evidence and theory-based care. Nurses perform full panel biometric screenings using point of care testing (POCT) and provide real time follow up counseling and education about strategies to improve or maintain health. 

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The School of Nursing possesses a warm, kind, and inclusive atmosphere that rivals other departments I have been a part of. Here, I feel safe as an emerging researcher, knowing that the school is really invested in my career development. As a Latina, I was driven to stay here because of the School of Nursing’s outstanding commitment with cultural inclusion and awareness, not just within the School of Nursing community, but highlighting this importance in research as well. 

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