Associate Professor Open Rank

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.

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.

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.

The UW School of Nursing excels at supporting research and fostering academic and professional growth among faculty and students. The School is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, which are in alignment with the SON Strategic Action Plan, the Schools’ Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, and the UW Diversity Blueprint. This orientation considers faculty activities throughout research, teaching, service, and practice. The SoN is also home of the Manning Price Spratlen Center for Anit-Racism and Equity in Nursing. The UW School of Nursing endorses the Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity report’s recognition that Nursing has a major role in aligning public health, health care, social services, and public policies to eliminate health disparities and achieve health equity. The report also notes that nurses must incorporate a health equity lens learned in academic education. Faculty are offered a wide range of networking, development, and mentoring opportunities. The School’s Office for Nursing Research provides an in-depth research infrastructure as well as prospects for interdisciplinary/interprofessional research and educational initiatives. The School and Department foster mutually enriching community/academic partnerships within and beyond the UW campuses. More information about the UW School of Nursing tenure-line positions, including the promotion and tenure criteria, can be found at this UW School of Nursing Human Resources webpage.

The nationally ranked University of Washington School of Nursing offers BSN, Accelerated BSN, DNP (covering a range of practice specialties), MS, and PhD degree programs. The UW School of Nursing is ranked #2 among public institutions with Doctor of Nursing Practice programs (tied #3 overall) and #4 (tied) among all schools for our Bachelor of Science program in Nusing (BSN).

University of Washington nursing schools are home to some of the top programs in the nation. Together, our students, faculty and staff work boundlessly to turn ideas into impact and improve the health of people and communities locally and globally. Our five centers of excellence provide infrastructure support, leadership, and collaborative mentoring for faculty, clinicians, and students.

The University of Washington is an internationally ranked public university serving diverse students, faculty, and staff, committed to educating and working in a multicultural environment. Since our founding in 1861, the University of Washington has been a hub for learning, innovation, problem solving and community building. The UW comprises campuses in Seattle, Bothell and Tacoma, as well as a world-class medical center serving the state and region. Each year, the UW inspires more than 60,000 students to learn from renowned experts in their field.

The University of Washington is committed to building diversity, inclusivity and belonging among its faculty