Assistant Professor - Nursing (2 positions)

University of Washington Bothell; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington Bothell invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in the School of Nursing and Health Studies. Appointments are 100% FTE for a nine-month academic year starting September 16, 2027, with a base salary of $91,800–$94,500 depending on experience.

We seek candidates with a doctoral degree, Washington nursing licensure or eligibility, and expertise in evidence-based practice, population health, social justice, health education and leadership.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in a health-related field by the date of hire.
• Nursing licensure in Washington State or eligibility.
• Research, teaching or professional expertise in health-related areas.

Responsibilities

• Teach, conduct research, and provide service in SNHS.
• Engage in inclusive teaching and scholarship.
• Develop pedagogy for hybrid and online settings.
• Engage with community and public health contexts.

Skills

Nursing education

Research & teaching

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Doctoral degree in health-related field

Job description

Position Overview

School / Campus / College: University of Washington,Bothell

Organization: Nursing & Health Studies

Title: Assistant Professor - Nursing (2 positions)

Position Details

Position Description

The School of Nursing and Health Studies at the University ofWashington Bothell (UWB) invites applications for two tenure-trackfaculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seekapplicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in research,teaching, and service in a diverse and inclusive academiccommunity. The successful candidate will join our faculty on afull-time (100% FTE) basis for a nine-month academic appointment,(3-year term, renewable) beginning September 16, 2027.

The base salary range for this position will be $10,200 - $10,500per month during the nine-month academic year ($91,800 - $94,500annually), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wagedetermination.

The successful candidate will be expected to engage with: 1)approaches to teaching, scholarship, and/or service that integratesocial justice considerations, 2) transformational learning,innovative pedagogy, and engaged scholarship in an inclusive andinterdisciplinary culture of learning, 3) pedagogical approachesfor teaching in classroom-based, hybrid and online settings, and 4)community connections and outreach efforts within a community,clinical, or public health context.

Our interdisciplinary school provides all SNHS faculty with theopportunity to engage in creative and innovative approaches tohealth-related courses and scholarship. Our academic programs arepoised for exciting new directions in the coming years. SNHScurrently offers the following degrees: 1) a RN to BSN degree, 2) a BA degree in Health Studies emphasizing community/public health and social justice, 3) a Master’s of Nursing (MN) emphasizingeducation, leadership, and community/global health, 4) a Master’sof Science in Community Health and Social Justice. We also havethree minors in Health Studies, Global Health, and Health Educationand Promotion. All faculty are expected to contribute across ourprograms and synergize with the department's mission, which is toadvance social justice, health, and nursing practice throughinnovative pedagogy, research, and community engagement. Fordetails about our curricula, please consult our website ( http://www.uwb.edu/nhs ).

Located in the heart of the Puget Sound region, the University of Washington Bothell is one of the most dynamic public universities in the state of Washington. UW Bothell is a student-centered campusknown for engaging students through classes, team projects, andresearch in which students connect what they learn or create in theclassroom with the broader community. This is achieved throughclose relationships with faculty members as teachers and mentors,and staff dedicated to student success. The academic work of thecampus focuses on cross-disciplinary research, connected learning,and community engagement, and prepares students for leadership inthe state of Washington and beyond.

The campus offers more than 55 undergraduate and graduate degreeprograms in five schools. Current UW Bothell enrollment is over6,000 students. More than 90% of undergraduates are from WashingtonState, and approximately 40% are first-generation collegeattendees. The priorities of the University’s current StrategicPlan – “Expanding Access, Achieving Excellence”, are to enhancecommunity and campus engagement, and advance cross disciplinaryteaching and scholarship. In addition to award winning faculty andstaff, UW Bothell has been recognized for innovations in academicprogramming and support services designed to help students graduateon time and debt-free. It has also earned both recognition andawards for its work in the area of environmental sustainability andis just one of twelve institutions selected to join the launchcohort of the Postsecondary Data for Action Network (PDAN), a newnational initiative co-led by the Institute for Higher EducationPolicy (IHEP) and the Association for Institutional Research (AIR).This selection places UW Bothell among a small group of collegesand universities collectively committed to using data in smarter,more student-centered ways.

The School of Nursing and Health Studies was one of the firstprograms established at UWB, and we are committed to attractingdiverse faculty and staff who create an exceptional studentexperience. The School contributes to the health of our localcommunities through providing nurses and other health professionals prepared to serve the broad needs of our region. Faculty in SNHSapply expertise from a range of health-related fields, includingsocial determinants of health, nursing, health education andpromotion, behavioral health, community health, social justicepedagogy, global health, and others. We continue to developcommunity and industry partnerships to expand fieldwork, capstones,and collaborative research opportunities for students and faculty.All full-time faculty positions in the School are state-funded hardmoney positions that are not dependent on grants or temporaryallocations.

All University of Washington faculty are expected to engage inteaching, research, and service.

Qualifications

Applicants for this position must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• 1) This position requires a doctoral degree (or foreign equivalent)in a health-related field by the date of hire.
• 2) Candidates must either have, or be currently eligible for, nursing licensure in Washington State.
• 3) Candidates must have research, teaching or professionalexpertise in one or more of the following areas: evidence-basedclinical practice, population or community health practice, social justice and health, health policy and advocacy, health ethics,behavioral health practice, health assessment/pharmacology, and/ornursing education and leadership.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equalopportunity employer, the University considers applicants foremployment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, nationalorigin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexualorientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

Benefits Information

The University is committed to providing excellent benefits to our faculty. For a summary of available benefits, please see UWHR benefits information.

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