About us
The University of Luxembourg is an international research university with a distinctly multilingual and interdisciplinary character.
The Faculty of Science, Technology, and Medicine at the University of Luxembourg strives for excellence in the education and research of medicine, biomedical sciences, and health professions. In 2023, the University launched four Bachelors of Science in specialized nursing programs - Bachelors in the fields of surgery, anaesthesia/resuscitation, paediatrics, and mental health. A fifth program 'Bachelor of Nursing in General Care' will start in September 2024, while two more specialties - Midwifery and Technical-medical assistant in Radiology - are set to commence in September 2025. These programs are organized by combining theoretical training using the latest technology with practical training in hospitals, outpatient clinics and care centers, in collaboration with various institutions in the country and abroad.
Your role
Due to the expansion of our educational programs in health professions, we are now recruiting a Professor in Nursing Science to further strengthen education and research efforts. The position will be at Associate Professor or Assistant Professor (tenure track) level (depending on qualifications). The Associate Professor position is tenured, while at the Assistant Professor level, tenure and promotion to the Associate Professor rank are possible after 5 years, subject to a positive evaluation.
The professor will be appointed to the university on a full-time basis and will have a leadership role in building and coordinating nursing education. This academic position has responsibilities split between teaching and research, with a primary focus on teaching duties. Involvement in professional clinical activity will be regarded positively.
Teaching:
The holder of this position is expected to co-build, co-direct, and teach in the Bachelor's programs in nursing and related fields, with a primary focus on the Bachelor of Nursing in General Care. The holder will be involved in the selection of students, the establishment of the training plan for nursing students, coordination and organisation of theoretical and practical teaching, the evaluation of programs, in close cooperation with the teachers and tutors of the clinical placements. These efforts will be based on the collaborative and joint work of professors, teachers and researchers from the different health programs of the university, including medicine, biology, midwifery, and nursing and in close cooperation with external partners.
Research:
The holder of this position will be expected to develop research based on quantitative methodologies within the topics of the department and the general framework of the university strategy. Disciplinary and interdisciplinary collaborations within the university, as well as with national and international partners will be supported.
For further information, please contact Prof. Heuschling -
Your profile
The ideal candidate is an experienced teacher and researcher who meet the following criteria:
Qualifications:
- A nursing degree with clinical experience in nursing
- A doctorate (PhD) in a related scientific discipline
- Field experience in nursing education, including theoretical teaching and supervision of trainees
- Knowledge of contemporary pedagogical practices. Experience in curriculum development and directing educational programs at the university level is considered a requirement or an asset depending on the level
- Internationally recognized research experience as evidenced by international publications in the field of nursing, public health or related fields
- Administrative and management experience in line with level of experience
- Connections to nursing education departments in international universities and European nursing societies
Personal qualities:
- Open and collaborative mindset, ability to work in a team, and to foster a positive working environment
- Leadership and mentoring qualities
- Independent, solution-oriented, and creative
- Commitment to work with students and deliver high-quality teaching
- Ability to work in a dynamic, multicultural, and multilingual environment
Language requirements:
The University of Luxembourg is set in a multilingual context. The person hired on this position must be proficient in English and either French or German. The University encourages its staff to learn the other language and provides access to language courses to this end.
We offer
- Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the "University of the Greater Region" (UniGR)
- A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure
- A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs …
How to apply
Submit application online including:
- Detailed curriculum vitae, including periods of absence from work if applicable (or where the effect has been equivalent to absence, including family leave and career breaks)
- Letter of motivation
- Record of teaching experience, record of research work, including:
- List of teaching activities during the last 5 (five) years
- List of publications
- List and brief description of research projects executed during the last five years
- Proposal of research projects in the framework of the theme and mission of the profile
- Contact information of at least two referees
All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence. Applications by post or e-mail cannot be considered. We encourage early application. To ensure full consideration, candidates should apply by 30/05/2025.
General Information:
- Contract Type: Fixed-term contract - 5 years (tenure track), with a perspective of a permanent position and promotion to Associate Professor upon a positive evaluation. In the case of an excellent, more senior candidate, a direct appointment at the level of Associate Professor with a permanent contract may be considered
- Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
- Location: Campus Belval
- Internal Title: Full professor or Chief scientist
- Job Reference: UOL06622
Gender equality:
The University of Luxembourg is committed to gender equality among its academic staff and aims to remove barriers to the recruitment and career development of female professors. If two candidates present equivalent CVs, the University will give preference to the female candidate in departments where gender balance is not achieved.
