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 of Washington Bothell (UWB) invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community. The successful candidate will join our faculty on a full-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 - $10,500 per month during the nine-month academic year ($91,800 - $94,500 annually), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.
The successful candidate will be expected to engage with: 1) approaches to teaching, scholarship, and/or service that integrate social justice considerations, 2) transformational learning, innovative pedagogy, and engaged scholarship in an inclusive and interdisciplinary culture of learning, 3) pedagogical approaches for 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 the opportunity to engage in creative and innovative approaches to health-related courses and scholarship. Our academic programs are poised for exciting new directions in the coming years. SNHS currently 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) emphasizing education, leadership, and community/global health, 4) a Master’s of Science in Community Health and Social Justice. We also have three minors in Health Studies, Global Health, and Health Education and Promotion. All faculty are expected to contribute across our programs and synergize with the department's mission, which is to advance social justice, health, and nursing practice through innovative pedagogy, research, and community engagement. For details 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 campus known for engaging students through classes, team projects, and research in which students connect what they learn or create in the classroom with the broader community. This is achieved through close relationships with faculty members as teachers and mentors, and staff dedicated to student success. The academic work of the campus focuses on cross-disciplinary research, connected learning, and community engagement, and prepares students for leadership in the state of Washington and beyond.
The campus offers more than 55 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in five schools. Current UW Bothell enrollment is over 6,000 students. More than 90% of undergraduates are from Washington State, and approximately 40% are first-generation college attendees. The priorities of the University’s current Strategic Plan – “Expanding Access, Achieving Excellence”, are to enhance community and campus engagement, and advance cross disciplinary teaching and scholarship. In addition to award winning faculty and staff, UW Bothell has been recognized for innovations in academic programming and support services designed to help students graduate on time and debt-free. It has also earned both recognition and awards for its work in the area of environmental sustainability and is just one of twelve institutions selected to join the launch cohort of the Postsecondary Data for Action Network (PDAN), a new national initiative co-led by the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) and the Association for Institutional Research (AIR). This selection places UW Bothell among a small group of colleges and universities collectively committed to using data in smarter, more student-centered ways.
The School of Nursing and Health Studies was one of the first programs established at UWB, and we are committed to attracting diverse faculty and staff who create an exceptional student experience. The School contributes to the health of our local communities through providing nurses and other health professionals prepared to serve the broad needs of our region. Faculty in SNHS apply expertise from a range of health-related fields, including social determinants of health, nursing, health education and promotion, behavioral health, community health, social justice pedagogy, global health, and others. We continue to develop community 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 hard money positions that are not dependent on grants or temporary allocations.
All University of Washington faculty are expected to engage in teaching, 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 professional expertise in one or more of the following areas: evidence-based clinical practice, population or community health practice, social justice and health, health policy and advocacy, health ethics, behavioral health practice, health assessment/pharmacology, and/or nursing education and leadership.
Instructions
To ensure full consideration of your application, please submit all materials no later than November 1st. Applications will only be accepted via Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/191625 The position will remain open until filled.
If you have a question about the details of this search/position, or about Interfolio, please contact the search committee at uwbsnhs@uw.edu.
Applications should include the following materials:
1. a cover letter of no more than 2 pages detailing your interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and experiences
2. a curriculum vitae
3. A statement of teaching philosophy
4. A research statement
With the exception of the CV, please limit each document to no more than 2 pages in length.
Applicants should articulate how their past experiences and/or future plans in research, teaching, mentoring, patient care, and/or service promote a sense of belonging and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Please also include contact information for at least 3 referees who are prepared to provide letters of recommendation upon request.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Equal Opportunity
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, 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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Disability Services
The University of Washington is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
