Asst Professor​/Assoc Professor​/Professor

Responsibilities

The University of Michigan, School of Nursing (UMSN) is soliciting applications from highly productive educators and scholars who will blend their demonstrated teaching, research/scholarship, and service experience in the Undergraduate and/or Graduate programs. Applicants will have an active or emerging program of peer reviewed and externally funded research. These individuals will move their programs of research to the University of Michigan and use it as a role model for development and mentoring.

The search for this position(s) will occur during the  academic year. We are soliciting applications from established scholars and emerging scholars. Applicants will be considered for the ranks listed above, dependent on applicant experience and research productivity. Applicants must have demonstrated research productivity and training activities. Applicants are expected to secure extramural funds to support their research programs. Diversity is highly valued and applications from members of groups underrepresented in nursing are strongly encouraged to apply.

The School of Nursing seeks to recruit and retain a well-qualified and dynamic workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of Michigan and the world, to fulfill the School's strategic plan, and to sustain the excellence of the School of Nursing.

• PhD in nursing or highly related field.
• Pre/Postdoctoral fellowship highly desirable.
• For nursing PhD's, a current MI nursing license is required or eligibility for a nursing license in the State of Michigan.
• Prior to start date must be in compliance with all health requirements including standard precautions such as Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications, orientations, licenses/certifications, policies and procedures both internal and external to the University for your assigned classroom(s) and/or clinical site(s) and/or research site(s).
• Record of first-author, databased, peer-reviewed publications, and presentations.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, networking and relationship-building skills.
• Demonstrated competence in scholarly activity.

• Record of excellence in teaching.
• Distinguished record of scholarly attainment in the realm of scientific investigation, publication, and utilization of research findings in teaching, research, and service.
• A reputation among colleagues for outstanding achievements and recognized contributions in their field of expertise.
• An admirable record of academic, professional and community service.

• Sustained record of excellence in teaching, including experience with advanced students.
• Sustained and growing record of scholarly eminence, which advances the frontier of knowledge.
• A reputation among the candidate's colleagues and peers throughout the nation and preferably internationally for outstanding and continuing achievements in their field of expertise.
• A reputation, supported by documented external evaluation, which recognizes the presence of leadership and the quality of research activities, publications, and contributions to the profession in comparison with other professors.
• A continuing record of recognized accomplishments in academic, professional and community service.

"The employee will promote the School of Nursing's Declaration of Values to Empower each other to interrupt or disrupt disrespect;
Practice communication that is beneficial, kind, and true;
Inspire and be inspired by our members' worth, significance and integrity;
Cultivate respect for ourselves and others routinely, publicly and privately."

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. Complete application packets must be submitted by October 31, 2026. The Faculty Search Committee will review applications through fall term 2026. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.