Careers

The School of Nursing and Chicano Studies Research Center at the University of California, Los Angeles seek applications for a full-time, tenure-track, Assistant and Associate Professor of Nursing. Candidates must hold a PhD in nursing or related fields and demonstrate exceptional promise as a principal investigator. We specifically seek scholars with expertise in or experience serving Latinx communities in the United States. We are looking to recruit exceptional scholars whose teaching, scholarship and mentoring has a demonstrated focus on Latinx experiences in the United States. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment and track record of addressing questions related to Latinx health across the life course and/or ethnic/racial equity in Latinx health and healthcare in the United States. Applicants with expertise in topics such as Latina women’s health, Latinx immigrant health, and other Latinx health issues are invited to apply.

UCLA aims to achieve federal designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution as early as 2025. In preparation for this designation, the Office of the Chancellor and the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost have sponsored this search to recruit exceptional scholars whose teaching, scholarship and/or mentoring has strong ties to Latinx experiences in the United States. This search is conducted in partnership between the UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center and School of Nursing. Faculty hired through this search will hold their appointment in the School of Nursing and will be expected to maintain an active affiliation with the Chicano Studies Research Center. Requirements include a track record or demonstrated commitment to mentoring and encouraging the success of U.S.-based Latinx and first-generation scholars.

Successful applicants are expected to develop a nationally recognized program and collaborate across disciplines to develop research initiatives promoting research and leadership for the Latino/a communities. Applicants must have the potential to serve as PI on multidisciplinary research teams. Preferred qualifications include a potential or track record of peer-reviewed publications, potential or track record of extramural grant funding (e.g. NIH) and a research focus on primary care, community partnered and/or participatory research, or adult gerontology with a focus on Latino/a populations.

Learn more and apply today

The School of Nursing at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) seeks applications for a full-time, tenure-track, Assistant Professor.

Candidates must be nurse scientists who demonstrate exceptional promise as a principal investigator. Candidates must meet the academic and scholarly credentials to qualify for a tenure-track appointment at UCLA at the Assistant Professor rank, earned PhD in nursing science, a defined program of research, evidence of teaching and service experience, and clinical relevance in the area of adult health, women health, mental health, maternal child health, or acute care is preferred. Rank and salary will be commensurate with background and experience.

Requirements:

• Current licensure (or eligible for licensure) in California as a registered nurse
• Evidence of an established independent research program or ability to develop anindependent research program congruent with the mission of the School.
• Excellent oral and written communications
• Evidence of teaching and service experience
• Commitment to promoting diversity and inclusivity in the workplace.

The School of Nursing welcomes and encourages diversity and seeks applications and nominations from individuals of diverse backgrounds. Individuals with a history of mentoring students from under-represented groups and those with a commitment to supporting diversity and equal opportunity in education, research and creative activity are invited to apply. Applicants should submit all materials at the official UCLA website through the button below. To assure full consideration, applications should be submitted by December 20, 2024. Position to remain open until filled.

Learn more and apply here

The School of Nursing at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) seeks applicants for a full-time Adjunct Faculty position for serving as Assistant Program Director in collaboration with the Program Director for the prelicensure and Master’s Entry Clinical Nurse programs as well as primarily teaching in the BS and MECN programs. Qualified applicants have a Doctorate (PhD or DNP) in nursing or near the completion of a doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited program; have experience of teaching in higher education with current clinical expertise; and show evidence or potential of scholarly work and professional service.

Applicants must meet the academic and scholarly credentials for the Adjunct faculty series. Rank and salary will be commensurate with background and experience.

The School of Nursing prepares nurses and scholars to lead and transform nursing care in a rapidly changing, diverse and complex healthcare environment through academic excellence, innovative research, superior clinical practice, strong community partnerships, and global initiatives. As part of the UCLA Center for Health Sciences, the School of Nursing is affiliated with the highly acclaimed UCLA Health System including the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.

The School of Nursing welcomes and encourages diversity and seeks applications and nominations from individuals of diverse backgrounds. Individuals with a history of mentoring students from under-represented groups and those with a commitment to supporting diversity and equal opportunity in education, research and creative activity are especially invited to apply.

More details and information on submitting an application available here