Job Description

Job Description

The Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Informatics (BNHI) department within The University of Washington (UW) School of Nursing invites applications for a full time, tenure-track nursing faculty position at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor. Tenure track faculty in BNHI have an annual service period of nine months (September 16-June 15). Although a 9-month appointment, the position has opportunities for teaching and/or research funding during summer quarter.  

 Position Description   

The successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to work collaboratively across disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds, and to develop and sustain a program of funded research. Successful candidates must demonstrate commitment to research, teaching and mentoring a diverse student body across all levels of the nursing curriculum: Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP; covering a range of practice specialties), Master’s of Science (MS), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree programs. 

The anticipated start date is September 16, 2025. The base salary range for the Assistant Professor position is $10,900-12,000 per month ($98,100 - 108,000 annually); and for the Associate Professor position will be $12,750 - 13,500 per month ($114,750-121,500 annually), commensurate with rank, experience and qualifications.

Preferred and Required Qualifications

Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to: 

• Expertise and research foci in psychiatric and mental health, biobehavioral interventions, health systems, or health informatics. 
• Research consistent with the research areas of the School (health equity, community health, healthy aging, lifespan health, symptom science, prevention and health promotion, and innovative interventions) 
• Prior experience with diverse, underserved, or marginalized populations 
• At least one year of postdoctoral fellowship or other post-doctorate research experience. 

Qualifications   

Candidates should have an earned PhD or related research degree, i.e., Doctorate of Nursing Science (or foreign equivalent) in nursing science or a related field. Licensure or eligibility for RN licensure in Washington State is required.  

To be eligible for an H-1B visa authorizing patient care, graduates of foreign (non-U.S.) nursing schools must have a Visa Screen certification by the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS). 

Application Details (to apply use the Apply Now button below.)

Application Instructions  

Interested candidates should submit the following: 

• A letter of interest (3 pages maximum), including a summary of current/pending research and research goals, discussion of alignment between one’s research program and the BNHI research focus areas. 
• Statement of teaching philosophy and experience 
• A curriculum vita with highest degree earned. 
• A one-page diversity statement describing current activities and potential to contribute to the UW’s and the School of Nursing’s diversity mission, inclusive excellence, and commitment to being an anti-racist institution.  

Priority consideration will be given to those whose materials are received by 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time on January 5, 2025. Interested individuals may contact the chair of the search committee, Dr. Jean Tang (jeantang@uw.edu), with questions about this opportunity. 

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