Job Description

How to Apply

A cover letter and current curriculum vitae must be uploaded online via the U-M Careers website for this Job ID 255857.

In addition to applying online, applicants are requested to send the following to the Office of Human Resources at [email protected].

For further information regarding this position please contact Dr. Kathleen Potempa, PhD, MS, RN at potempa@umich.edu. 

Job Summary

The University of Michigan, School of Nursing is seeking a highly-qualified faculty member for a Research Assistant Professor position within the Department of Systems, Population and Leadership in the Healthy Lifetime Program. We are looking for a highly productive faculty member who is energized about their science. This position will be a part-time 12-month appointment. 

The Healthy Lifetime Program (HL) is a business entity within the University of Michigan School of Nursing that provides top-class services to older adults to support optimum health and independence in aging. The program is completely virtual including the continuing education of nurses who provide the services and as such, is not bound to geographic locations for service provision. The business offers `direct to consumer' programming that integrates School of Nursing faculty as providers and students as learners to fulfill curricular requirements. The HL program also contracts with other business entities to support their use of the program through licensing and other contractual agreements. 

The search for this position will occur during the calendar year 2024. Applicants will be considered for the rank listed above, depending on experience and research productivity. Diversity is highly valued and applications from members of groups underrepresented in nursing are encouraged.

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 nursing schools in the country. Please visit http://www.nursing.umich.edu/ for more information about the School.

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: http://nursing.umich.edu/diversity/dei-faculty-and-staff.

Required Qualifications*

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.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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

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