Tenure Track - Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA Full-time Education

Posted on April 13, 2024

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Tenure Track - Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

Location: Philadelphia, PA
Open Date: Sep 13, 2022
Deadline:

As the #1 Nursing School in the world, the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing is leading to a healthier, more equitable future through excellence in nursing education, research, and practice and policy with a strong commitment to social justice and advancing health equity. We understand that maintaining eminence depends on including great minds that represent a wide array of perspectives and backgrounds.

We invite candidates at the Associate or Full Professor level to apply for a full-time faculty position with an appointment as the Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). The ideal candidate will have a sustained program of funded research in precision science, implementation science, and data science or a related area; and a proven track record of scholarship in diversity, equity, and inclusion issues.

Candidates for the Associate Dean for DEI in the tenure track must hold a PhD and meet the criteria for tenure at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. Interdisciplinary work is a must as is a willingness to work on teams across the School and the larger Penn community to advance DEI. This candidate must demonstrate strong leadership skills, administrative responsibility, and collaborative and innovative management for the Office of DEI. The selected candidate must hold an ethos and research perspective that aligns with the School's Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles (https://www.nursing.upenn.edu/about/mission-and-values/).

Qualifications
We invite PhD prepared individuals to apply to the standing faculty at senior rank. Postdoctoral training or academic experience is preferred. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Candidates for the Associate Dean for DEI in the tenure track must hold a PhD and meet the criteria for tenure at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. Interdisciplinary work is a must as is a willingness to work on teams across the School and the larger Penn community to advance DEI. This candidate must demonstrate strong leadership skills, administrative responsibility, and collaborative and innovative management for the Office of DEI. The selected candidate must hold an ethos and research perspective that aligns with the School’s Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles (https://www.nursing.upenn.edu/about/mission-and-values/).

Application Instructions
Those interested should submit a curriculum vitae and cover letter detailing their experiences that align with the role, specific research focus, areas of scholarship, and service.

To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/113437

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).

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