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Assistant Professor - Tenure/Tenure-Track - College of Nursing

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 2 Jun 2026

About the role

Assistant Professor - Tenure/Tenure-Track - College of Nursing

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Assistant Professor - Tenure/Tenure-Track - College of Nursing at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

-Establish an independent program of research aligned with the college’s strategic priorities

-Develop and submit competitive grant proposals as PI or co-investigator to federal, state, or foundation funding agencies

-Publish in reputable, nationally recognized, peer-reviewed journals

-Prepare, teach and evaluate assigned courses

-Use teaching strategies appropriate to learning objectives and students’ needs

-Participate in College and University committees

-Perform related duties as assigned

Unique duties:

Qualifications:

-PhD in Nursing required

-Previous teaching experience at baccalaureate or higher degree level

-External and/or intramural grant activity

-A clear trajectory toward independent funding (e.g. next study and potential funding mechanism)

Preferred qualifications:

School/College/Division:

H15 - College of Nursing

Primary department:

H1501 - Nursing Faculty, PTF & GTA

Employment type:

Regular Employee
Job type: Full Time
Job category: Academic/Faculty

Funding/salary information:

Compensation type: Annual Salary
Hourly rate:
Salary minimum:
Salary hire maximum:

Working conditions:

Job openings:

Number of openings: 1
Reposted position: No
Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
Prior posting/requisition number:

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.