The Rafic Hariri School of Nursing (HSON) at the American University of Beirut (AUB) is seeking applications from distinguished nurse scholars for the Hariri endowed chair in research. This chair offers exceptional opportunities for a PhD-holder senior nurse scholar with a strong record of funded research and demonstrated capacity to develop research expertise among early career faculty members in nursing, to lead the Centre for Nursing Research at HSON, and to contribute to the new PhD program in Nursing Science, which will be launched in collaboration with international partners and other disciplines at AUB. 

AUB, founded in 1866 as the first American University abroad, continues to attract extraordinary students and to provide education following the American model. HSON, founded in 1905, was the first nursing school in the Middle East. Its mission is to promote the highest educational standards of excellence, integrity, and professionalism in the science of nursing. The American University of Beirut Medical Center is JCI accredited, has received Magnet status, and offers excellent possibilities for interdisciplinary collaborative research. 

HSON currently has BSN and MSN programs; both programs are registered in the Department of Education of New York State. The baccalaureate and master’s programs at the American University of Beirut – Rafic Hariri School of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington DC 20036, (202)887-6791.

Applicants are requested to submit complete CV, a letter including a statement on teaching and research interests, and the names and full contact information of four references to: 

Dr. Huda Abu-Saad Huijer, RN, PhD, FEANS, FAAN

Director, Rafic Hariri School of Nursing, 

American University of Beirut

P.O. Box 11-0236

Beirut, Lebanon 1107-2020

Tel: 961 1 374374 Ext: 5952/3 and 5950/1; 

FAX: 961 1 744 476; 

E-Mail: hh35@aub.edu.lb    

http://www.aub.edu.lb/~webson/

Electronic applications are welcome. The Search Committee will accept applications until November 30, 2018. 

The American University of Beirut is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.