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Posted: 09-May-26
Location: Flint, Michigan
Internal Number: 275660
How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Job Summary
The University of Michigan-Flint School of Nursing is seeking a highly motivated and experienced PhD-prepared nurse to join our team in a new position supporting excellence in research and scholarship among faculty and students.
The ideal candidate will have expertise in research and scholarship and demonstrated proficiency as a writing mentor and grant writer. This role is pivotal in promoting student and faculty success through tailored support and consultation.
This is a 12-month administrative position at 80% effort (32 hours per week) with an annual salary range $68,000 to $88,000. This position will report directly to the Dean of the School of Nursing.
Responsibilities
Student Success
- Support faculty by accepting referrals for nursing students seeking to develop their academic writing skills
- Offer workshops and/or seminars for students on effective writing techniques and strategies
- Provide expert consultation related to the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) project experience, using listening strategies with faculty and students to assess current status and guide ongoing strategies
Faculty Success: Development of Program of Scholarship
- Work collaboratively with nursing faculty to develop and enhance their individual programs of scholarship
- Offer consultation and mentorship on research methodologies, grant writing, manuscript preparation, and publication strategies
- Facilitate faculty development workshops on topics related to research, scholarship, and writing
SON Liaison for Office of Research Initiatives
- Participate on the Research Council in the UM-Flint Office of Research
- Collaborate on development of funding proposals, implementation, and outcome reporting
- Support and advance interdisciplinary programs of research and scholarship
- Support faculty participation in Office of Research Initiatives
Additional Responsibilities
- Deliver guest lectures in areas of expertise
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to the continuous improvement of student and faculty support services
- Serve as a role model through the ongoing continuation of a personal program of scholarship and research
Required Qualifications*
- PhD in Nursing or a related field from an accredited institution
- Registration to practice nursing in Michigan with an unrestricted license or eligible to apply
- Demonstrated leadership in research and scholarship at the university level and across interdisciplinary collaborations
- Strong track record of success in research, writing, and grant consultation
- Previous experience mentoring and/or teaching students and faculty in academic settings
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse range of students, faculty, and staff
- Strong organizational and time management skills
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in higher education, specifically in nursing education
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice and clinical scholarship in nursing
- Familiarity with a variety of research methodologies and analytical techniques
Why Work at U-M Flint?
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future.
Benefits include:
- Generous time off
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service with immediate vesting.
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Eligibility for benefits based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility from the UM Human Resources Benefits and Wellness webpage.
UM-Flint offers tuition support for eligible UM-Flint staff members. In addition, UM-Flint offers dependent tuition support (DTS) for qualified dependents of faculty and staff from all UM campuses. Information can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/hr/benefits/.
Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/chancellor/leadership-mission-vision/
Modes of Work
Hybrid
The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements.
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 here.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.