Position Information
Position/Rank
L. S. Skaggs Presidential Endowed Chair in Acute and Critical Care Nursing
Department
00988 - HSSAL DIVISION
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Track
Tenure Track
New Position to Begin
When filled
Details
L. S. Skaggs Presidential Endowed Chair in Acute and Critical Care Nursing
Position Summary
The University of Utah College of Nursing seeks an established, visionary nurse scientist to become the holder of the L. S. Skaggs Presidential Endowed Chair in Acute and Critical Care Nursing (est. 2025). The Chair is supported by an endowment honoring Leornard Samuel "Sam" Skaggs, Jr., entrepreneur and philanthropist. The L. S. Skaggs Presidential Chair in Nursing will lead a robust, funded program of research in acute and critical care nursing, dedicating the majority of their time to making scientific discoveries, advancing evidence-based practices, securing external funding, and contributing to the scientific community through high-impact publications and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Principal Functions and Responsibilities
The L. S. Skaggs Presidential Chair in Nursing will execute a programmatic vision to strengthen the College and University of Utah Health Sciences' national and international presence and impact in acute and critical care research, practice, and education. Key responsibilities will include leading innovative research and scholarly activities; mentoring students, fellows and junior faculty; developing and teaching curriculum in the PhD, Doctor of Nursing Practice, and/or baccalaureate programs as aligns with the candidate's program of research and experience; engaging in professional service; and providing and/or consulting about acute and critical care. Collaborating with other leaders, the holder of the L. S. Skaggs Presidential Chair in Nursing will advocate for services and policy that benefit acute and critically ill patients and their families. The Chair will have opportunities to thrive in a collegial atmosphere that promotes cross-disciplinary collaboration; fosters engagement with faculty and premier institutes and centers such as the Clinical & Translational Science Institute, Nora Eccles Harrison Cardiovascular Research & Training Institute, Huntsman Cancer Institute, Center for Genomic Medicine, Utah Data Coordinating Center, Scientific Computer and Imaging Institute, and Center for Health Ethics, Arts, and Humanities; and drives discovery with meaningful societal impact. College of Nursing faculty are expected to live in Utah.
Criteria
We seek a candidate who is a nationally recognized leader in acute and critical care, and whose accomplishments reflect excellence in acute and critical care research, scholarship, teaching, and clinical practice. Candidates must have earned a PhD degree in nursing or a related field from an accredited College or School and hold a current Registered Nurse (RN) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license or be eligible to obtain such. The ideal candidate will have a sustained record of externally funded research and evidence of high impact publications and presentations that pertain to acute and critical care nursing.
Appointment
The L. S. Skaggs Presidential Chair in Nursing is an administrative appointment, made by the Dean of the College of Nursing in accordance with University guidelines. The individual will maintain a tenure-line faculty position while in this role. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications. A competitive start-up package is available to support the Chair's research and academic success.
Responsible to: Chair, Division of Health Systems and Science across the Lifespan.
Review and Evaluation: Formally reviewed every five years.
College of Nursing
The University of Utah College of Nursing is a premier nursing education institution with nationally ranked undergraduate and graduate programs. The College of Nursing prepares nurses at all education levels - BS, MS, DNP, and PhD - and has a current enrollment of more than 700 students. The College also offers an MS degree, undergraduate and graduate certificates, and an undergraduate minor in Gerontology. U.S. News & World Report rankings include: #6 Nurse-Midwifery program, #12 Online Master of Science in Nursing program, #22 Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and #39 Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
With a $64M portfolio of grant funding, the University of Utah College of Nursing is consistently ranked in the top 20 in NIH funding among Colleges of Nursing. The College of Nursing is a focal point for clinicians and researchers to collaboratively design, lead, and achieve equitable improvements for the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. Our high priority research programs include the areas of social and behavioral aspects of chronic disease; innovative care delivery models; simulation in nursing and interprofessional education; social, behavioral, and environmental determinants of health and health equity science; and complement our strengths in women's health, aging, caregiving across the lifespan, informatics and systems science, and clinical and translational research. The Emma Eccles Jones Nursing Research Center provides unprecedented infrastructure and support for the College's research mission, and includes highly educated and trained pre- and post-award staff support, and a biostatistics core. Independent inquiry and collegiality form the fabric of everyday life for faculty and students.
The College of Nursing has 10 additional Chairs, and is home to the Family Caregiving Collaborative, Gerontology Interdisciplinary Program, College of Nursing Simulation Center, Center of Excellence for Exposure Health Informatics (CEEHI), Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)-funded Advanced Nursing Education Workforce (ANEW) program, and HRSA-funded Nurse Education, Practice, Quality & Retention (NEPQR) program. In 2017, the College of Nursing was the first recipient of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) New Era for Academic Nursing Award. The College also received the AACN Exemplary Academic-Practice Partnership Award in 2018. In collaboration with University of Utah Health (U Health), the college works to improve individual, family, and community health and quality of life.
Application and Inquiries: Applications will be accepted continuously, with evaluations beginning immediately until the position is filled or closed. Interested candidates should apply online by submitting a completed application - including 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) teaching philosophy statement, 4) research or scholarship statement, and 5) three letters of recommendation from individuals external to the University of Utah and U Health. Please note that letters must be signed, dated, and on letterhead. The cover letter should address the candidate's commitment to teaching and research/scholarship, experience designing curriculum and/or education initiatives, and, if applicable, leadership experience.
The online application may be found at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/186157
Please direct any questions about the position or the application process to L. S. Skaggs Presidential Endowed Chair in Acute and Critical Care Nursing Search Committee Chair, Dean Marla De Jong at marla.dejong@nurs.utah.edu or Cami Zollinger, Faculty Affairs Manager, at cami.zollinger@nurs.utah.edu.
Special Instructions for Candidates
Open Date
07/28/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Requisition Number
PRN03866F
Type
Faculty
