Assistant – Associate

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Position Overview:

The Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing (Nese CON) at Penn State University invites applications for an open rank, tenure-line faculty position. We seek a dynamic and innovative scholar whose research, teaching, and service will contribute to the interdisciplinary mission of improving the health and well-being of children and families, with a distinct research focus in child maltreatment.

This position is co-funded by Penn State’s interdisciplinary Social Science Research Institute (SSRI) and the successful candidate will have a dedicated affiliation with the SSRI Child Maltreatment Solutions Network. In addition, candidates will be expected to contribute to SSRI’s mission to foster research that addresses critical human and social problems at the local, national, and international levels. SSRI has five strategic foci: 1) the causes and consequences of inequality; 2) human development and behavior; 3) the social and environmental determinants of health; 4) innovative and data intensive research methods; and 5) individual and community impact. SSRI supports interdisciplinary research by bringing researchers across the university together around emerging areas, and by providing consultation, seed grants, faculty fellowships, and core resources tailored to the needs of social and behavioral scientists. Candidates with excellent interdisciplinary orientations are particularly desired.

Ideal candidates will engage in interdisciplinary and/or translational work, integrating child maltreatment interests with our college mission to transform lives and improve health of the populations we serve.

Responsibilities:

1. Research: Develop and sustain an impactful, externally funded research program that addresses critical issues related to child maltreatment and to engage in interdisciplinary collaboration within the Child Maltreatment Solutions Network.

2. Potential areas of focus include, but are not limited to:

• Innovations in nursing practice and healthcare delivery in contexts involving child sexual abuse or commercial sexual exploitation of children.

• Prevention, detection, and intervention strategies for child sexual abuse and exploitation.

• Long-term health outcomes for children, adolescents and families affected by child sexual abuse.

• Trauma-informed care practices, policies, and impacts.

• Socioeconomic, cultural, and legal factors influencing child protection and welfare systems.

3. Teaching: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the Nursing program and/or Child Maltreatment and Advocacy Studies minor, with potential opportunities to develop specialized courses related to child maltreatment and trauma-informed care.

4. Mentorship: Advise and mentor undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students, including guiding them in research projects and professional development.

5. Service: Participate in college and university service, as well as contribute to the broader academic and professional community, including the activities of the Child Maltreatment Solutions Network, and with external stakeholders.

6. Community Engagement: Collaborate with community organizations, healthcare systems, and policy makers to translate research into practice and policy.

With a focus on the interdisciplinary topical area of Child Maltreatment as it relates to research targeting understanding and responding to the needs of communities and the impact on adolescents and young adults who are victims of sexual abuse/assault, you will benefit from collaborating with the Sexual Assault Forensic Examination (SAFE-T) Center and being a member of Penn State’s R1 research community. Appointed as a co-funded hire, you will engage with the diverse research portfolio and expertise in Penn State’s Social Science Research Institute’s Child Maltreatment Solutions Network and the Nese College of Nursing.

Key Qualifications:

Applicants at the rank of Assistant Professor must have the following at the time of beginning the appointment:

•  a doctorate or a degree equivalent to a Ph.D. in the United States.

• A strong record of research and scholarly achievements.

• Demonstrated commitment to or vision for building an inclusive, equitable, and diverse campus community.

• Evidence of or potential for receiving external funding.

• Demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, strong teaching and mentoring abilities, and excellent communication skills.

• Expertise in child maltreatment research, trauma-informed care, public health, or related areas.

• The following clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

• Applicants who are nurses must hold a valid United States nursing license.

Applicants at the rank of Associate Professor should possess the same qualifications as Assistant Professor as well as:

• Must show evidence of expertise in advancing science or theory and/or conducting an independent program of research (including serving as PI of funded grants and dissemination of research through presentations, scholarly publications, and directing research activities of others).

• May also engage in team science or innovation/entrepreneurship that is aligned with their independent program of research. Team science should be impactful and scientifically rigorous with the same criteria of dissemination noted above.

Applicants at the rank of Professor should possess the same qualifications as Associate Professor as well as:

• Must have demonstrated and sustained productivity in research and scholarly activities, recognized leadership in professional organizations and learned societies, and national recognition as a leader in their area of research.

• May also engage in or assume a leadership role in team science or innovation/entrepreneurship, as articulated above, and extending to the level of full professorship that is aligned with their program of research.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. In HHD, enriching the lives of others is our mission. We believe in the power of human capacity for growth and live that mission by meeting challenges, both big and small, with excitement and energy every day. To learn more about Penn State University ’s commitment to diversity and inclusion see the University’s Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at http://equity.psu.edu/psu-diversity-statement. We invite you to come grow with us.

Our campuses are located on the original homelands of the Erie, Haudenosaunee (Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, Mohawk, and Tuscarora), Lenape (Delaware Nation, Delaware Tribe, Stockbridge- Munsee), Monongahela, Shawnee (Absentee, Eastern, and Oklahoma), Susquehannock, and Wahzhazhe (Osage) Nations. As a land grant institution, we acknowledge and honor the traditional caretakers of these lands and strive to understand and model their responsible stewardship. We also acknowledge the longer history of these lands and our place in that history.

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing:

The Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing is one of the most comprehensive nursing colleges in any public university in the United States. With over $17 million in research expenditures since the college’s inception in 2013, the college has been awarded over $8 million for gerontology research, over $4 million for the development of a sexual assault forensic examination telehealth center (SAFE-T Center), and approximately $1.5 million to support clinical and translational science. Recently named a Center of Excellence by the National League for Nursing in recognition of the college’s commitment to the investment in its faculty, Penn State Nursing is poised to support you throughout your time on its faculty and beyond.

With over 2,100 undergraduate students and approximately 200 graduate students, our footprint is world-wide with our faculty creating immeasurable experiences for our students around the globe. We offer four undergraduate degree programs as well as six advanced degree programs. The Nese College of Nursing enjoys the distinction of being the only named nursing school in the Big 10. Being fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) with programmatic approval from the State Board of Nursing, the Nese College of Nursing is a premier educator for nurses across the Commonwealth. Further, the college is the academic home to the Tressa Nese and Helen Diskevich Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence, the Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Telehealth (SAFE-T) Center, Age-Friendly Care, PA, and delivers its award-winning curriculum across 12 Penn State Campus locations including Hershey Medical Center.

The Nese College of Nursing resides primarily at the University Park Campus. Set in the State College metropolitan area, a university town located in central Pennsylvania, State College offers a vibrant community with outstanding recreational facilities, a low crime rate, and excellent public schools. Further, State College’s proximity to Penn State affords a variety of cultural events and experiences for local residents ensuring a rich, inclusive community. The campus is within a half-day’s drive to Washington D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City, or Pittsburgh. The State College Regional Airport is served by three major carriers with flights to Philadelphia, Chicago, and Washington, DC.

Penn State:

The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) is one of the largest public research and land grant universities in the country, serving over 83,000 students at 24 campuses across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Penn State consistently ranks as a top twenty-five research university and its research enterprise ranks first nationally, tied with Johns Hopkins University, in the breadth and depth of its expertise. Penn State is a Research I university, a category employed by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education to indicate universities in the United States that engage in the highest levels of research activity.

Penn State’s unique educational model spans twenty-five campuses, including World Campus, that educate more than 100,000 students every year and drive innovation and quality of life in communities all over the world.

We offer a competitive salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience. An attractive benefits package is available as are startup funds to support the applicant’s research program.

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

Application Process:

To apply, candidates must submit the following. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

• A cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position

• A current curriculum vitae

• Contact information of three professional references (No references will be contacted until the candidate is consulted)

• A statement of how your work will contribute to the mission of the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing and the Child Maltreatment Solutions Network and how this appointment would augment your research and teaching.

Applicants must submit their application and accompanying materials online at the PSU job site (https://hr.psu.edu/careers). Review of applications will begin on January 6, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Information on the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing and its programs can be found at http://www.nursing.psu.edu/.

For more information or questions about this position, please contact:

Dr. Nikki Hill, search committee chair

Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing

201 Nursing Sciences Building

University Park, PA 16802

E-mail (preferred): [email protected]

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