UCLA School of Nursing

Associate Dean for Research and Scholarly Affairs

The School of Nursing at The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) invites applicants for the position of Associate Dean for Research and Scholarly Affairs. Candidates should be nurse scientists who currently have a focused research program of study and have a distinguished personal record of funded research; have a current research funding from the National Institutes of Health (or similar external funding agencies). She/he should have a good understanding of federal and foundation funding opportunities, and be able to implement translational research between nursing and other disciplines. The Associate Dean for Research and Scholarly Affairs reports to the Dean and is responsible for all of the domestic research and contracts grant enterprise of the school, including mentoring of faculty and students.

Candidates must have the academic credentials to qualify for a tenured appointment at UCLA. Part of their position (50%) will be faculty responsibilities of teaching, research and service. Candidates must have earned degrees in nursing or related field and teaching experience at the graduate level. Salary will be commensurate with background and experience.

UCLA is located in Westwood Village, one of the most beautiful urban areas of Los Angeles. UCLA is ranked as one of the top universities in the US. The School of Nursing has a Center for Research for Vulnerable Populations; a nurse-managed practice, the Health Center of the Union Rescue Mission for care of the homeless; and many opportunities in the community as well as the highly acclaimed Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. The School of Nursing offers programs leading to baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees. The UCLA School of Nursing is ranked among the top schools of nursing and continues to excel and grow in a rich professional environment.