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.
Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to:
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; and has a strategic action plan , in alignment with the UW Diversity Blueprint , that considers faculty activities throughout research, teaching, service, and practice. 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 anticipated start date is September 16, 2025. The base salary range for the Assistant Professor position is $10,900-12,000 ($98,100-108,000 annually); and for the Associate Professor position it is $12,750-$13,500 per month ($114,750-121,500 annually), commensurate with rank, experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.
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 six programs in the top ten 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 among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint ( Additionally, the University?s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member?s academic profiles and responsibilities ().
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).
Interested candidates should submit (1) 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, (2) statement of teaching philosophy and experience, (3) a curriculum vitae, and (4) 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. Application review will continue until the positions are filled. Preferred formats are DOC/DOCX or PDF. The letter should be addressed to Dr. Brenda Zierler, Professor and Chair, Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Informatics.
Priority consideration will be given to those whose materials are received by 5:00 PM Pacific Standard Time on December 15, 2024.
Interested individuals may contact the chair of the search committee, Dr. Kerry Reding ( kreding@uw.edu ) with questions about this opportunity.
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Benefits Information
A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at . Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.
Commitment to Diversity
The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (/). Additionally, the University?s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member?s academic profile and responsibilities ().
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About University of Washington
Founded in 1861, the University of Washington is one of the oldest public institutions in the west coast and one of the preeminent research universities in the world. The University of Washington is a multi-campus university comprised of three different campuses: Seattle, Tacoma, and Bothell. The Seattle campus is made up of sixteen schools and colleges that serve students ranging from an undergraduate level to a doctoral level. The university is home to world-class libraries, arts, music, drama, and sports, as well as the highest quality medical care in Washington State and a world-class academic medical center. The teaching and research of the University’s many professional schools provide undergraduate and graduate students the education necessary toward achieving an excellence that will serve the state, the region, and the nation. As part of a large and diverse community, the University of Washington serves more students than any other institution in the Northwest.
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