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**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.

University of Utah and U Health

The University of Utah (“the U”) – located in Salt Lake City, Utah – is an R1 university, member of the American Association of Universities, and member of the Big 12 Conference. University President Dr. Taylor Randall has a vision for the U to become a top 10 public university with unsurpassed societal impact, to grow to more than $1 billion in annual research expenditures, and to achieve an enrollment of 40,000 students. For the last 5 years, the U enrolled a record number of first-year students.

The University of Utah drives unsurpassed societal impact by preparing students from all walks of life to be leaders and global citizens who strengthen our society and democracy; generating and sharing new knowledge, discoveries, and innovations that supercharge our economy and improve lives locally, nationally, and globally; and engaging local, national, and global communities to promote education, health, and quality of life.

The Martha Bradley Evans Center for Teaching Excellence supports the University of Utah’s mission and core values of student success and teaching excellence by 1) promoting engaging and transformational student learning experiences, 2) improving teaching effectiveness through evidence-based, equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist pedagogy, and 3) serving the needs of teaching-oriented faculty, instructors, and graduate students.

University of Utah Health – the only academic medical center in the Mountain West – includes numerous interdisciplinary entities such as the Huntsman Cancer Institute, the Huntsman Mental Health Institute, the Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital, the Nora Eccles Harrison Cardiovascular Research Training Institute, and the NIH -funded Utah Clinical & Translational Science Institute that support education, practice, and team science. With five hospitals, 12 community clinics, and a growing network of regional affiliates, U Health’s catchment area covers five surrounding states, and roughly 10% of the United States.

Health Sciences schools include the College of Nursing, College of Health, College of Pharmacy, Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, and School of Dentistry. The Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library advances education, research, and health care through information access, service, and innovation, and serves the education, research, and clinical needs of faculty, scientists, health professionals, and students.

**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**[email protected]**or Cami Zollinger, Faculty Affairs Manager, at**[email protected]**.

The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at:

https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

Notice

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“ URS ”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen and immunizations. https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

Special Instructions for Candidates

**Open Date** 07/28/2025

Close Date

**Open Until Filled** Yes

**Requisition Number** PRN03866F

**Type** Faculty