Position Type: Tenured

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Percent of Effort: 100% Fiscal Year

Rank and responsibilities: Will be aligned with each candidate’s educational background and expertise.

Location: Position required to be performed in-person at the College of Nursing on the University of Iowa Campus

Director, Barbara and Richard Csomay Center

Faculty Position | University of Iowa College of Nursing

The University of Iowa College of Nursing invites applications for the position of Director of the Barbara and Richard Csomay Center. This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished faculty member with a passion for advancing the health and well-being of older adults through innovative research, education, service, and community engagement.

As a full-time faculty member in the College of Nursing, the Director will provide strategic leadership for the Csomay Center and support the College and University in the development, implementation, and advancement of gerontological and geriatric initiatives that benefit Iowa and communities across the nation.

Working collaboratively with interdisciplinary faculty, staff, and partners, the Director will serve as a campus leader in identifying and advancing innovative programs, research, teaching, and service initiatives that promote healthy aging and improve the lives of older adults.

What We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will be a collaborative and innovative leader with a strong commitment to advancing aging-related research, education, and service. They will demonstrate excellence in faculty leadership, relationship building, program development, fiscal stewardship, and mentorship, while promoting a culture of engagement, discovery, and impact.

Join us in shaping the future of healthy aging and making a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults throughout Iowa and beyond.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop short and long-term strategic planning for the Csomay Center.  Oversee staff in the implementation of the strategic plan.


• Provide for financial growth by writing and applying for grants, philanthropic gifts, and private awards to grow the strategic mission of the Csomay Center.


• Develop and oversee programs: Review initiatives and implement programs to promote healthy aging for people in Iowa, the Midwest, and Nationally. Provide opportunities for faculty to learn of opportunities in gerontological nursing research.


• Improve clarity and persuasiveness of writing: Review and edit gerontology/geriatric applications and suggest revisions to improve readability and responsiveness to funding agency guidelines.


• Mentor junior faculty and students: Provide expert mentorship in gerontology for faculty and students who seek advanced scholarship in gerontological nursing. Provide mentoring opportunities for undergraduate, graduate, postdoc and faculty members seeking guidance in gerontological nursing.


• Administrative and project management skills to provide support in gerontological research, scholarship, and teaching to multiple faculty members simultaneously.


• Work collaboratively with supervisors and peers in the Office for Nursing Research and Scholarship to set internal deadlines to ensure that editorial work is completed in time for awards, grants, scholarships, and/or conference submissions focused on gerontology.


• Develop relationships with individuals across campus and other academic institutions. Develop relationships with agencies and organizations such as the Alzheimer's association and state organizations such as the state and federal departments of health and human services as well as other stakeholders in the aging and long-term care networks.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation, including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment, and provide a related release. Final candidates will be subject to criminal background and credential checks. 

If your H-1B petition is subject to the September 19, 2025, Presidential Proclamation, please note that the department will not cover the $100,000 payment associated with H-1B sponsorship, either at the time of hire or for international travel purposes. We encourage impacted individuals to explore alternative pathways for work authorization. The Immigration Services office is available to help identify options that may be suitable for your situation.

Why Join Us? 

At the University of Iowa, you’ll thrive in a collaborative, welcoming, and intellectually rich environment. As a Big Ten, R1 institution, we offer the resources of a major university with the personal connections of a close-knit academic community. Our faculty are supported at every stage of their careers through mentorship, professional development, and leadership opportunities. Located in Iowa City, one of the most livable cities in America, you’ll enjoy a vibrant cultural scene, top-rated schools, and a welcoming community that values creativity, innovation, and work-life integration. Learn more about this community and resources at WorkLife at Iowa.

Application Details:

To be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents.

• Cover Letter describing relevant experiences and interests


• Curriculum Vita


• Sample of published peer reviewed work in gerontology


• References and contact information for three references (contacted only with permission)

• Earned PhD or DNP in Nursing or a healthcare-related field from an accredited university; PhD preferred.

• Demonstrated experience (typically 7+ years) in writing and editing manuscripts and grants.


• Expertise in gerontology and/or geriatric nursing.


• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to effectively convey, receive, and accurately interpret information and needs through appropriate communication methods, fostering excellent customer service and productive working relationships.


• Ability to manage academic budgets and effectively receive and communicate budget parameters.


• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team as well as independently; able to manage complex processes and prioritize competing needs with attention to detail.


• Demonstrated experience with effective relationship building skills and effectively working with faculty and staff in a constructive and collaborative manner.


• If have a nursing degree, must be licensed as a registered nurse and be able to obtain and maintain licensure in the state of Iowa.

Required Qualifications for Associate Professor:

• Demonstrated scholarly achievement supported by substantial scholarship and high-quality publications.


• Evidence of effective teaching at the undergraduate, graduate, and/or postdoctoral level.


• Indications of evolving leadership in departmental, collegiate, and/or University service and increasing engagement in professional service.

Required Qualifications for Professor:

• Continued scholarly achievement of high quality, accompanied by unmistakable evidence of national and international recognition as a scholar.


• Consistent record of high-quality teaching at all appropriate instructional levels, including successful guidance of doctoral graduate students to the completion of their degree programs.


• Substantial record of significant and effective service to the department, college, and/or the University and to the profession.

• Post-doctoral training in gerontology.


• Experience leading and managing large staff and multiple project budgets.


• Qualified for tenure as an associate or full professor within an R1 University.


• Experience with mentoring a full range of interdisciplinary academic degree seekers, including those with an undergraduate through multiple levels of graduate degrees.


• History of research with high impact in gerontology.


• History of an influence on health policies that affect gerontological outcomes.