Tenured Full Professor – Traditional Track, two positions available

Description

The Yale School of Nursing (YSN) invites exceptional candidates to join its faculty as Tenured Full Professors in the Traditional Track. As a globally recognized nursing science and innovation leader, YSN fosters an interdisciplinary and collaborative research environment dedicated to advancing health, transforming care, and shaping policy.

Our faculty drives high-impact research and discovery in key areas, including Oncology, Workforce Development, Precision Wellness, Global Health, Technology & AI in Healthcare, Midwifery & Women’s Health, Gerontology, & Healthy Aging.

YSN Faculty Expectations

YSN faculty are expected to sustain high-impact research programs supported by extramural funding, advance nursing science through groundbreaking scholarship, and demonstrate excellence in teaching and mentorship. The successful candidates will be internationally recognized thought leaders with a distinguished record of funded research, peer-reviewed publications, and global influence in their field.

Priority Research Areas

• Technology & AI in Healthcare
• Gerontology
• Precision Wellness
• Midwifery & Women’s Health
• Global and Planetary Health

Key Responsibilities

• Lead pioneering research that shapes nursing science and health policy.
• Advance nursing education through outstanding teaching and mentorship.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaborations within Yale and beyond.
• Expand YSN’s research and academic portfolio and enhance its national and global impact.

Why Yale?

• Competitive salary & start-up package
• Comprehensive benefits (health insurance, retirement, tuition assistance)
• World-class research & teaching resources
• A vibrant academic community committed to advancing health for all
• A hub for interdisciplinary collaboration with prominent scholars across the university

Qualifications

• PhD in Nursing or a related field with an outstanding research record.
• Established national and international leadership in nursing science.
• Proven success in securing extramural research funding.
• Eligibility for appointment as a Tenured Full Professor (Yale Faculty Handbook).
• Commitment to advancing health and nursing education as fundamental pillars of healthcare.

Application Instructions

Apply via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/163926. For inquiries, contact Dr. David Vlahov, Search Committee Chair | david.vlahov@yale.edu

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

 

Join Us at YSN

This is an extraordinary opportunity to shape the future of nursing science at one of the world’s most esteemed institutions. If you are a nursing research and education leader, we invite you to apply and be part of YSN’s transformative work.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives.

Additionally, in accordance with this Policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions; race; color; national or ethnic origin; religion; age; disability; protected veteran status, or other protected classes as set forth in federal and Connecticut law.

 

Professional Conduct Review for New Faculty Hires

The final candidate, upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment/faculty appointment, may be required to disclose whether they are, or have been, the subject of any disciplinary proceeding (investigation, hearing, etc.) at previous institutions or employers, and may also be subject to a background screening. Candidates who materially misrepresent information on their resume or other application materials are ineligible for hire/appointment. Final candidates may also be required to sign a release to allow Yale to solicit information regarding any substantiated conduct violations from current and/or past employers.