The School of Nursing in the College of Health Sciences at the University of Delaware invites applications for a senior-level tenured Nannie Longfellow Endowed Chair and Professor of Nursing Science position. We seek a visionary senior scholar with a vigorous, extramurally funded research program that aligns with one of the School’s existing research strengths. The School of Nursing aligns with National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) and its identified research lenses: Health Equity, Social Determinants of Health, Population and Community Health, Prevention and Health Promotion, and Systems and Models of Care. Doctorate and current faculty rank of associate or full professor required. This endowed chair is a 5-year tenure-line, renewable upon successful review.

 

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GENERAL INFORMATION: The School of Nursing (http://www.udel.edu/nursing/) is a thriving academic unit with over 33 faculty, approximately 646 undergraduate students and 126 graduate students. Recognized as a Center of Excellence by the National League of Nursing, and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the School offers innovative, dynamic BSN, MSN and Certificate program in Nursing Education, MSN and DNP in NP specialties, and post-master’s and post-baccalaureate doctoral programs, including the DNP and a PhD in Nursing Science, spanning face-to-face, hybrid, and fully online programs. The School’s undergraduate nursing program is currently ranked #74 out of 686 by the 2025 U.S. News & World Report. The School of Nursing has a strong drive to continue growing its research program in areas of aging, biobehavioral science, clinical research, disease prevention, and health equity. The School of Nursing emphasizes interdisciplinary and translational research, interpersonal education and service to the community. The School also houses the interdisciplinary Nurse Managed Primary Care Center (NMPCC), an innovative, evidence-based practice that provides prevention and wellness services, chronic disease management, mental health care, and Parkinson’s disease treatment to a diverse patient population. In addition, the School of Nursing was awarded a membership certificate by the National Hartford Center for Gerontological Excellence and the School of Nursing’s Center for Simulation

 

Innovation, Interdisciplinary Education and Entrepreneurship (CSIIDEE) received accreditation in the area of Teaching/Education by the Society for Simulation and Healthcare. The College of Health Sciences is a dynamic, innovative academic unit with more than 3,400 undergraduate and graduate students and 131 faculty, who are nationally recognized leaders across multiple disciplines. The College is housed in multiple buildings on the traditional main campus, but also is an anchor tenant of the University’s Science, Technology, and Advanced Research (STAR) Campus. STAR has become an exciting center that combines business, research and education, focused on leading topics in health science, biopharmaceuticals, data science, engineering, finance and other cross-cutting fields of study. The School of Nursing (SON) is one of seven academic units in the college. The other academic units include Communication Sciences and Disorders, Epidemiology, Health Behavior and Nutrition Sciences, Kinesiology and Applied Physiology (ranked #7 nationally according to the National Academy of Kinesiology), Medical and Molecular Sciences, and Physical Therapy (ranked #2 nationally by US News and World Report). With annual research expenditures of approximately $20 million, the college currently houses a number of large, interdisciplinary grants with significant funding from the NIH and DoD. The college boasts strong research teams in the areas of neurological disorders, cardiovascular health, and other chronic disease conditions, as well as rehabilitation science and concussion. The college also houses and supports the Partnership for Health Communities (PHC) that serves as a community-engagement hub for the University of Delaware. The PHC fosters meaningful collaborations to promote health equity and improve quality of life across Delaware communities. Leveraging university resources and expertise, PHC works with a wide range of stakeholders to address social determinants of health, reduce disparities, and support communities experiencing health inequities. Through community-engaged scholarship, PHC amplifies local voices, supports state health initiatives, and connects academic research to real-world solutions. One of the oldest institutions of higher education in the United States, the University of Delaware has a rich history of contributing scientific insights and new ideas, fostering enlightenment, transforming lives and changing the world. Today under the leadership of Interim President Laura A. Carlson, the University is committed to building on this legacy to meet the complex challenges facing the globe. The University’s foremost priority remains to ensure the success of every student, and this commitment dates back to our roots as a small private academy founded in 1743. From that early school, which educated three signers of the Declaration of Independence, UD has grown into a research-intensive, technologically advanced institution that is at the forefront of innovation in the classroom, in the laboratory and in the community. Located in scenic Newark, Delaware, within 2 hours of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C., the University is a Land Grant, Sea Grant, Space Grant, and Carnegie Research University (with very high research activity, a designation accorded to fewer than 3% of degree-granting institutions in the U.S.), and with external funding exceeding $200 million. A state-assisted, privately governed institution, the University enrolls approximately 18,600 undergraduates and 4,500 graduate students.

 

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Compensation packages are competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Faculty at the University have regularly received annual cost-of-living and merit salary increases and the benefits package is one of the best in the nation. Relocation and start-up funds are available.

 

TO APPLY: Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. The position start date is August 1, 2026. Nominations and expressions of interest will be held in confidence and references will be contacted only with the candidate’s permission. Applicants should upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae (CV), and contact information for three references. The letter of application and CV will be shared with the search committee. For information, contact Lauren Covington, PhD, RN, Search Committee Chair, at lcovingt@udel.edu.