Open Positions

INTRODUCTION 

The University of Connecticut, School of Nursing is seeking applications to fill seven (7) full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track Clinical Instructor positions at our Storrs, Avery Point, Stamford, and Waterbury campuses. Under the direction of the Director for Pre-licensure Programs, clinical faculty members are responsible for: teaching undergraduate courses, advising, supervising pre-licensure students in clinical work, apprising each student of his or her clinical performance on a regular basis, conducting evaluations of individual student’s clinical performance via impromptu meetings and planned evaluation conferences, evaluating student’s written work, and participating in campus laboratory teaching experiences. Clinical Instructors act as a liaison to clinical agencies, sharing clinical expectations and course syllabi with relevant agency staff, and addresses and initiatees action when required for student/agency issues that arise. Clinical Instructors are expected to participate in faculty and assigned committee meetings when these meetings do not conflict with planned teaching.

UConn’s School of Nursing is among the top Nursing Schools nationwide. It has 68 faculty members, 599 undergraduate, and 186 graduate students, and actively engages in research in pain management, high-risk infancy, and gerontology.

Founded in 1881, UConn is a Land Grant and Sea Grant institution and member of the Space Grant Consortium. It is the state’s flagship institution of higher education and includes a main campus in Storrs, CT, four regional campuses throughout the state, and 13 Schools and Colleges, including a Law School in Hartford, and Medical and Dental Schools at the UConn Health campus in Farmington. The University has approximately 10,000 faculty and staff and 32,000 students, including nearly 24,000 undergraduates and over 8,000 graduate and professional students. UConn is a Carnegie Foundation R1 (highest research activity) institution, among the top 25 public universities in the nation. Through research, teaching, service, and outreach, UConn embraces diversity and cultivates leadership, integrity, and engaged citizenship in its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. UConn promotes the health and well-being of citizens by enhancing the social, economic, cultural, and natural environments of the state and beyond. The University serves as a beacon of academic and research excellence as well as a center for innovation and social service to communities. UConn is a leader in many scholarly, research, and innovation areas. Today, the path forward includes exciting opportunities and notable challenges. Record numbers of undergraduate applications and support for student success have enabled the University to become extraordinarily selective.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Master’s degree in nursing.
• Current Connecticut RN license (valid as of the date of hire).
• Three to five years of clinical experience.
• Three or more years of experience teaching undergraduate students in clinical settings.
• Experience evaluating student performance in clinical training settings.
• Experience developing effective working relationships with hospitals, clinics, and other community partners.
• Completion of required health indicators (MMR titers, TB status, Hepatitis B, and others as required by clinical agencies) and CPR certification at the time of employment.
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal relationship strategies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) credentials.
• Three or more years of experience working as a medical/surgical RN.
• Experience managing and directing “group” clinical training for students in baccalaureate nursing programs.
• Experience working with students in an accelerated nursing entry program.
• Previous classroom teaching experience in an institution of higher education.
• Experience with a wide range of educational strategies, including virtual and in-person simulation.
• Current experience with direct patient care in healthcare institutions and/or community settings.
• Experience with telehealth technologies.

APPOINTMENT TERMS 

This is a 9-month, non-tenure-track position subject to annual review.  Individuals may attain eligibility for multi-year contracts after the successful completion of a probationary year and five (5) subsequent one-year appointments. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The primary campus appointment for successful candidates will be determined during the hiring process with the expectation that candidates will routinely travel to clinical placement sites and occasionally travel to UConn’s other regional campuses.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of successful candidates is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLY 

Please apply online to Academic Jobs Online https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/24074 and submit the following application materials:

• Cover letter specifically addressing your credentials relative to the minimum and preferred qualifications listed above.
• Curriculum vitae.
• One-page teaching statement.
• One-page research/scholarship statement.
• One-page commitment to diversity statement (as related to broadening participation, integrating multicultural experiences in instruction and research/scholarship, and pedagogical techniques to meet the needs of diverse learning styles, etc.).
• Five letters of reference.

Evaluation of applicants will begin immediately and continue until all the positions are filled. For more information regarding the School of Nursing please visit the School’s website at http://nursing.uconn.edu/.

At the University of Connecticut, our commitment to excellence is complemented by our commitment to building a culturally diverse community.

This position will be filled subject to budgetary approval.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. The diversity of students, faculty, and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honor students, valedictorian, and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice.  More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural, and diverse University community.  As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.

JOB SUMMARY

The UConn School of Nursing has an opening for a 12-month, 50% time AAUP Research Assistant 1. The School of Nursing provides UConn faculty and students with new avenues to explore symptom science, using state-of-the-art technology to further their understanding of the intersections of biology and behavior. Our researchers are committed to supporting and promoting faculty and students’ research in the use of bio-behavioral measures and physiological, genetic, and genomic approaches. Reporting to and working under the direction of the Associate Dean of Research, the successful candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and regularly communicate progress on projects with the principal investigators (PIs), researchers, lab director, and other users that may include faculty, students, outside entities, or other individuals. The successful candidate must be able to adapt to modifications in the protocol, changes in equipment, upgrades in software, as well as adjustments to the scope of research projects.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Supervise graduate and undergraduate students working with research participants; maintain working relationships with other staff, faculty, and students.
2. Carry out research protocols and provide support to research protocols ensuring procedures are followed exactly as outlined and in a consistent manner.
3. Follow professional research practices such as understanding related literature and complying with University, state, and federal research guidelines.
4. Provide support regarding subject recruitment and data collection.
5. Maintain communication between PIs, co-investigators (Co-Is), and external constituents. Take prompt action and/or inform the supervisor, PI, or Co-I of any issues that arise or are identified.
6. Develop and manage extensive recruitment networks and coordinate site and participant visits. (e.g., create and post social media advertisements).
7. Collect, manage, and analyze clinical data, continuously monitor data quality, verify accuracy, data cleaning, and manage the database.
8. Manage weekly schedule of incoming research participants and active researchers.
9. Screen and schedule prospective and ongoing participants for study sessions.
10. Meet with participants, collect materials, screen and document health history, and collect any additional data as required for the specific project; label and transfer samples to the Beach Hall lab manager for analysis.
11. Oversee the maintenance and modification of complex filing and record-keeping systems, maintain records for protocols, samples, and data reporting, and prepare necessary reports.
12. Monitor School of Nursing research websites; work in conjunction with the School’s communications staff to ensure the most recent research projects are showcased.
13. Organize and store research equipment and paperwork, inventory supplies and submit purchasing requests, and process and file subject incentives.
14. Facilitate the proper documentation of and reporting regarding research efforts, projects, and related initiatives such as manuscripts, grant proposals, and new protocols.
15. Utilize various software and computer systems such as statistical software and Microsoft Office.
16. As needed, attend annual safety and other required training.
17. Perform related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s degree.
2. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to foster an environment where confidential information is shared comfortably.
3. Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work effectively with the department, division, and University staff.
4. Strong verbal skills and attention to detail.
5. Demonstrated understanding of, stated commitment to, and/or experience working with diverse populations.
6. Proficiency in record keeping and data management.
7. Experience with social media.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s degree with 2-3 years of post-degree experience.
2. Master’s degree.
3. Experience with human subjects research.
4. Experience collecting biological samples from humans such as hair, stool, and saliva.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a part-time (50%), annually renewable position dependent on funding and performance. The work location is at the Storrs campus. For additional information regarding benefits visit: https://hr.uconn.edu/benefits-beyond-pay/.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLY

Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff Positions, Search #496649 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references.

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on December 6, 2022.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics, which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.