Assistant Professor - Child, Family Population Health Nursing

The Department of Child, Family, and Population Health Nursing at the University of Washington invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2027. 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 basis for a nine-month academic appointment, three-year renewable term.

We welcome applicants with a broad range of research interests that improve the lives and health of children, families, and communities. One position will be expected to teach in the area of pediatric health and the other in the area of maternal-child or population health.

The base salary range for this position will be $10,815 - $12,240 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

• Develop a portfolio of increasingly independent research related to pediatric, family, or population health, including but not limited to health services or clinical research, intervention development and delivery, and/or implementation science.
• Teach students with diverse learning styles across academic nursing programs and participate in department, school and university service.

The Department of Child, Family, and Population Health focuses on improving health outcomes for children, families, and populations through research, education, and practice innovation. It integrates nursing science with public health principles to address health disparities and promote wellness across the lifespan. The Department fosters mutually enriching community/academic and multi-disciplinary partnerships within and beyond the UW campuses. Faculty with the rank of Assistant Professor are offered a wide range of networking, development, and mentoring opportunities.

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

• PhD (or foreign equivalent) in Nursing Science or related field
• RN licensure (Washington or Multistate Compact)

To ensure full consideration of your application, please submit all materials no later than October 1, 2026. Applications will only be accepted via Interfolio. The position will remain open until filled.

Applicants should include the following materials:

• Cover letter of no more than 4 pages detailing your interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and experiences, including the following:
  • Teaching experience and pedagogical approach
  • Research focus, research experience, and record of scholarly accomplishments such as high-quality publications, funded work and/or submitted research proposals
  • Vision for professional growth and research program development over the next 5 years
• Curriculum vitae
• Contact information for at least 3 referees who are prepared to provide letters of recommendation upon request.

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.

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.

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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