The Department of Child, Family, and Population Health Nursing, in the School of Nursing at the University of Washington, invites applications for two 80% to full-time, 9-month teaching-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Teaching Professor, commensurate with experience, beginning in September 2025. Although it is a 9-month appointment, the position may have opportunities for teaching and/or research funding during summer quarter.  The initial appointment period will be a mimimum of three years, depending on the rank of hire.

The Department of Child, Family, and Population Health Nursing is committed to promoting wellness, social justice, and health equity for diverse individuals, communities, and families.  This position will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to teaching and mentoring a diverse community of students and faculty in the undergraduate and graduate programs, and to working collaboratively across disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds. Undergraduate and/or graduate teaching experience in childbearing families, midwifery, pediatrics or population health nursing will be a positive factor in consideration for this position. The base salary range for the position(s) will be - Assistant Teaching Professor: $9,500-10,900 per month ($85,000-98,100 annually); Associate Teaching Professor: $10,000-12,000 per month ($90,000-108,000 annually); or Full Teaching Professor: $12,000-14,000 per month ($108,000-126,000 annually); commensurate with experience and qualifications.  

The nationally ranked University of Washington School of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP; covering a range of practice specialties), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree programs. In 2024, UW School of Nursing was 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 Nursing (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 seven 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 (www.washington.edu/diversity/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 (www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).  

Candidates must have a master's degree (or foreign equivalent) in nursing or related field. A doctoral degree (or foreign equivalent) in nursing or a related field is also acceptable.

Candidates must be eligible for and seek RN or APRN/ARNP licensure in Washington State prior to hire.

To be eligible for an H-1B visa that allows patient care, graduates of foreign (non-U.S.) medical schools must show successful completion of all 3 steps of the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) or equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.   Graduates of foreign (non-U.S.) nursing schools must have a Visa Screen credentials assessment from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS). Note: Only full-time positions are eligible for UW visa and permanent residence sponsorship.

The positions will be open until filled. 

Interested candidates must submit the following:

• A curriculum vitae
• Cover letter (no more than 2 pages) that includes a concise description of their training, scholarly activities, and career goals to the search committee via Interfolio
• One-page Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Statement. Please describe your approach to incorporating DEIB principles in teaching, and where possible, provide specific examples of how you have supported or promoted DEIB in your academic work and how you plan to advance these values in our department.
• Contact information for 4 references.

For any administrative issues or inquiries related to the search, please contact Cumorah Branham, redcooks@uw.edu. For help signing up for Interfolio, accessing your account, or submitting your application, please check out Interfolio's help and support section or get in touch via email at help@interfolio.com or phone at (877) 997-8807.