School of Nursing Faculty Position - Applied Quantitative Methodologist - Military Veterans

Position Number: 00205

School/College: School of Nursing

Job Description:

The School of Nursing at the University of Alabama at Birmingham ( UAB ) invites applications and nominations for a full time Applied Quantitative Methodologist faculty position to teach applied quantitative methods and statistics courses in the Doctor of Nursing Practice ( DNP ) and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing programs and provide methodological support in the design and implementation of DNP projects.

Candidates with an interest in making an impact through teaching in the health sciences and with expertise in quantitative analysis or applied statistics are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include collaborating on development of manuscripts and presentations, participating on DNP and PhD committees, mentoring students and trainees, providing consultation in quantitative methods to faculty and trainees, providing support to funded projects, and participating in academic service activities. A minimum of a doctoral degree and at least 12 credit hours of graduate-level quantitative methods or statistics courses are required. A background in applied quantitative analysis in nursing or health sciences, applied statistics, data science, epidemiology, quantitative psychology, public health, health administration, medical sociology, education, or related disciplines is preferred. Salary is competitive and commensurate with professional background and experience. This is not a remote position.

The UAB School of Nursing's legacy of leadership is focused on the integration of research, education, and clinical practice and evidenced in more than 22,000 alumni serving as expert clinicians, executive nurse leaders, deans and directors of nursing programs, nurse scientists, advanced practice registered nurses, and other professional leaders. The School is ranked in the top nursing schools nationwide by U.S. News and World Report and offers innovative baccalaureate, post-baccalaureate, master's, post-master's, doctoral and post-doctoral programs. These include the state's oldest and most honored PhD in Nursing, a Doctor of Nursing Practice with a Nurse Anesthesia Pathway, a Dual DNP/PhD Pathway, a Graduate Clinical Nursing program that includes a MSN and a DNP, with more than 15 specialty and subspecialty tracks with dual degree options, advanced practice tracks in geriatrics, nursing and health care administration, and care transitions, among others; an Accelerated Master's in Nursing Pathway for individuals with a bachelor's degree in a field other than nursing, and other unique degree offerings. The UAB School of Nursing is designated a Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for International Nursing, hosts a Paul D. Coverdell Peace Corps Fellows Program and is one of the leading VA Nursing Academic Partnerships in the nation. Based at the state's flagship Academic Health Science Center with the third largest public hospital in the nation, the School is a leader in collaborative science and home to the state's only nursing-specific research initiative with a diverse funding portfolio supporting scholarship in health equity, oncology, palliative care, HIV/AIDS, pediatrics, occupational health, aging, among others, and faculty hold more than 70 appointments in university-wide research centers. The School also is home to state-of-the-art nursing simulation and skills laboratories with some of the most current technology in health care, providing interdisciplinary students, and faculty, hands-on clinical learning experiences to enhance skills development, teamwork, communication, critical thinking and clinical judgment.

EEO Statement:

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix .

Department: Nursing - Family, Community and Health Systems

Assignment Category: Full-Time

Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track

Required Qualifications:

expertise in quantitative analysis or applied statistics
doctoral degree and at least 12 credit hours of graduate-level quantitative methods or statistics

Preferred Qualifications:

background in applied quantitative analysis in nursing or health sciences, applied statistics, data science, epidemiology, quantitative psychology, public health, health administration, medical sociology, education, or related disciplines

Pre-Employment Background Check:

A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.