Professor (Open Rank), Department of Child, Family, and Population Health Nursing


Position Overview


School / Campus / College: School of Nursing

Organization: Child, Family & Population Health Nursing

Title: Professor (Open Rank), Department of Child, Family, and Population Health Nursing


Position Details


Position Description

The Department of Child, Family, and Population Health Nursing, in the School of Nursing at the University of Washington, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Full Professor (with tenure) faculty position with a 9-month service period and with an anticipated start date in September 2025. Although this is a 9-month appointment, this position may have opportunities for funding during summer quarter. The base salary range for this position will be - Assistant Professor: $10,815-12,000 per month ($97,335-108,000 annually); Associate Professor: $12,500-13,750 per month ($112,500-123,750 annually); Full Professor: $14,000-17,500 per month ($126,000-157,500 annually) commensurate with experience and qualifications. Other compensation associated with this position may include a one-time relocation incentive. 

 

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 demonstrate a commitment to teaching and mentoring a diverse body of students in the undergraduate and graduate programs and work collaboratively across disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds, and develop and sustain a program of funded research. This position will engage in research addressing health disparities and inequities in under-represented and priority populations that improves the lives and health of individuals, families, and communities.  

 

The nationally ranked University of Washington School of Nursing offers Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP; covering a range of practice specialties), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree programs. The UW School of Nursing is ranked #2 among public institutions with Doctor of Nursing Practice programs (tied for #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 

Qualifications

Candidates must have an earned doctorate (or international equivalent) in nursing or other health sciences-related field. Candidates with a background in nursing must be eligible for and seek RN licensure in Washington State prior to hire (not required for non-nurse faculty). 

 

To be eligible for an H-1B visa that includes patient care, graduates of international (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 international (non-U.S.) nursing schools must obtain a Visa Screen credentials assessment from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS).

Instructions

The position will be open until filled; priority will be given to applications submitted by 30 days after posting.  Interested candidates should submit the following:  

  • A current curriculum vitae.
  • Cover letter (no more than 2 pages) that includes a concise description of their training, scholarly activities, teaching philosophy and experience, career goals.
  • One-page Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) statement to the search committee. Please describe your approach to incorporating DEIB principles in your teaching, research, and service 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. 
  • 3 contact references with the application. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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 https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. 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 (http://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 profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).

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Disability Services

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.