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The School of Nursing at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) invites applications and nominations for a full-time, Instructor/Grants Development Specialist in the Office of Research and Scholarship that aligns with the missions of the School of Nursing and UAB.

The UAB School of Nursing's legacy of leadership is focused on the integration of research, education, and clinical practice and evidenced in more than 20,000 alumni serving as expert clinicians, executive nurse leaders, deans and directors of nursing programs, nurse scientists, advanced practice registered nurses, and other professional leaders. The School is ranked in the top nursing schools nationwide by U.S. News and World Report and offers innovative baccalaureate, post-baccalaureate, master's, post-master's, doctoral and post-doctoral programs. These include the state's oldest and most honored PhD in Nursing, a Doctor of Nursing Practice with a Nurse Anesthesia Pathway, a Dual DNP/PhD Pathway, a Graduate Clinical Nursing program that includes a MSN and a DNP, with more than 15 specialty and subspecialty tracks with dual degree options, advanced practice tracks in geriatrics, nursing and health care administration, and care transitions, among others; an Accelerated Master's in Nursing Pathway for individuals with a bachelor's degree in a field other than nursing, and other unique degree offerings. The UAB School of Nursing is designated a Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for International Nursing, hosts a Paul D. Coverdell Peace Corps Fellows Program and is one of the leading VA Nursing Academic Partnerships in the nation. Based at the state's flagship Academic Health Science Center with the third largest public hospital in the nation, the School is a leader in collaborative science and home to the state's only nursing-specific research initiative with a diverse funding portfolio supporting scholarship in health equity, oncology, palliative care, HIV/AIDS, pediatrics, occupational health, aging, among others, and faculty hold more than 70 appointments in university-wide research centers. The School also is home to state-of-the-art nursing simulation and skills laboratories with some of the most current technology in health care, providing interdisciplinary students, and faculty, hands-on clinical learning experiences to enhance skills development, teamwork, communication, critical thinking and clinical judgment.

UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity and expression as well as sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from ethic/racial minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

Candidates for this position must have a research-focused doctoral degree in nursing, education, or other related field and at least 3 years experience in grant development. Candidates must have knowledge and skill in scholarly writing, grant proposal development, and federal, foundation, and academic grant policies and procedures for proposal development and review. To be successful in this position an individual should possess strong work ethic, organizational, computer, communication, and interpersonal skills. This is not a remote position.

Expertise in reference management software, Oracle, Microsoft Office products, Adobe, Microsoft Teams, and Qualtrics or a similar survey program is preferred. Experience with Excel PowerMap (3D Maps), Canvas, and SPSS is also preferred.

A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.