Job Description

How to Apply

The confidential review of applications will occur as they are received and will continue until the position is filled. 

A cover letter, attached as the first page of your Curriculum Vitae must be uploaded online via the http://careers.umich.edu/ (U-M Careers website) for this Job ID 255934.

In addition to applying online, applicants are requested to send the following materials to the UMSN Office of Human Resources via email to [email protected]  please put in your subject line that you are applying for the Mary Lou Willard French Endowed Professorship opportunity. 

Required Application Materials:

If selected to move forward in the process, applicants will be asked to submit additional materials as noted in the School of Nursing Faculty Handbook.

For further information regarding this position please contact Janet Larson, PhD, RN, FAAN at: [email protected].

Responsibilities*

The University of Michigan, School of Nursing (UMSN) invites applications from individuals with a distinguished record of accomplishment to fill the Mary Lou Willard French Endowed Professorship. The School of Nursing seeks a senior faculty member who will focus his/her research on nursing care for cancer patients and their families. The recipient of the endowed professorship will be an accomplished scientist/scholar with demonstrated competence in funded research, leadership in interdisciplinary investigative teams as well as oncology nursing, and mentoring of junior scientists. The applicant will work closely with the University of Michigan School of Nursing faculty, the Michigan Medicine Rogel Cancer Center and national/international cancer funding sources.

This position is anticipated to be filled during the 2025-2026 academic year. We are soliciting applications from leading scholars in oncology nursing research. All people, including those who belong to groups underrepresented in nursing, are encouraged to apply.

The School of Nursing seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan that extends worldwide, to fulfill the School's strategic plan, and to sustain the excellence of the School of Nursing. To learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion visit: https://nursing.umich.edu/diversity/dei-faculty.

The University of Michigan is a world-class research institution. The School of Nursing offers a range of accredited educational programs and is consistently ranked among the top schools of nursing in the country. Michigan Medicine and their Rogel Cancer Center excel in medical education, patient care and research. Please visit our websites at http://www.nursing.umich.edu/, http://www.med.umich.edu/ and http://www.mcancer.org/. Together, we have built a strong community partnership. 

Required Qualifications*

Additional Qualifications for the rank of Associate Professor:

Additional Qualifications for the rank of Professor:

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Underfill Statement

This position may be filled at the Associate Professor rank dependent on qualifications. 

Background Screening

Employment will require both a criminal background check and an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. Candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure form as well as an authorization to release information form.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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