Selma Kendrick Assistant, Associate, or Full Professorship in Nursing

About the role

The endowment holder for the Selma Kendrick Endowed Professorship in Nursing in the SDState College of Nursing will partner with the college’s Native American Nursing Education Center with the goal of growing research and scholarly activities to impact the health of Native American Communities in South Dakota.

Responsibilities

• Embedded in the SDSU College of Nursing’s Native American Nursing Education Center (NANEC), this endowed professorship will fulfill a collaborative role with the advising and mentoring team in NANEC to:
• Build supportive relationships with Native American Students across the college.
• Develop collaborative relationships with tribal communities across South Dakota.
• Develop teams responsible for innovative health research that impacts the health and well-being of indigenous populations across South Dakota.
• Grow a body of health research that informs health policy, population well-being, and healthy communities.
• Develop consistent extramural funding to support the research endeavors to support NANEC and the innovative research focus for Native American populations.
• Support teaching teams and NANEC in development of pedagogically sound educational offerings.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, completed by application date;
• Graduate Degree in Nursing, completed by application date;
• A Ph.D. in nursing or related field, completed by start date;
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate or graduate levels;
• A history of successfully funded research and relevant clinical practice;
• Licensed by the South Dakota Board of Nursing or eligible for licensure as a registered nurse as evidenced by current licensure in another state;
• Hold a national and/or international reputation for scholarship in Indigenous and rural health, community engaged research, and interdisciplinary approaches that inform health policy, strengthen educational practices, and improve population health outcomes, and/or aligned areas of value that will advance the strengths of the college.
• Experience developing collaborative partnerships across academic, government, industry, and nonprofit sectors;
• Effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills;
• Valid driver’s license, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire, and willingness to travel.

Prior to Start

• Preferred Qualifications:
• Active program of research and dissemination, preferably related to Native American health and well-being;
• Experience with simulation technology and distance delivery;
• Demonstrated potential or ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams;
• Evidence of service to the nursing profession.

Application Process

This system will guide you through the electronic application form. This employment site will also require the attachment of a cover letter, which should specifically address how the candidate meets the qualifications as outlined in the advertisement, curriculum vitae, and a reference page with the contact information for three professional references. Email applications will not be accepted. Please contact SDState Human Resources at (605) 688-4128 if you require assistance with this process. Any offer of employment is contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or university policies, including but not limited to, successful completion of a criminal background check.