Assistant Professor - Psychiatric and Behavioral Health

Position Description

The Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Informatics in the School of Nursing at the University of Washington invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor with an anticipated start date of September 16, 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, 3-year term, renewable beginning September 16, 2027.

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.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Establish and maintain an active research program, supported by external funding, in the area of psychiatric and behavioral health
• Teach across undergraduate and graduate programs – with particular emphasis on psychiatric and mental health courses - to a student population representing a diversity of backgrounds and learning styles
• Collaborate effectively across a range of disciplines, cultures, funding sources, and learning environments
• Participate in faculty service to the department, School, University, and broader profession
• Approach teaching and research through a clinical lens.

Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to, candidates with experience practicing as a Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practioner (PMHNP).

The UW School of Nursing excels at supporting research and fostering academic and professional growth among faculty and students. The nationally ranked University of Washington School of Nursing offers Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Master of Science in Clinical Informatics and Patient-centered Technology (MS-CIPCT), 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 #1 among public institutions with Doctor of Nursing Practice programs by the U.S. News and World Report in 2026, and is globally ranked as #6 School of Nursing by the QS World University Rankings in 2025. 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 School of Nursing and the Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Informatics fosters mutually enriching community/academic 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. The School’s Office for Nursing Research provides an in-depth research infrastructure as well as prospects for interdisciplinary/interprofessional research and educational initiatives. More information about the UW School of Nursing, including criteria for promotion and tenure can be found at https://nursing.uw.edu/hr/.

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 by the time of appointment:

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

Instructions

To ensure full consideration of your application, please submit all materials no later than October 1, 2026. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by September 15, 2026. Applications will only be accepted via Interfolio: apply.interfolio.com/188391. The position will remain open until filled.

Applications should include the following materials:

• A cover letter of no more than 3 pages detailing your interest in the position and qualifications and experiences that position you well to meet the expectations of the position
• A curriculum vitae
• A research statement that speaks to past and planned effort in the areas of psychiatric and behavioral health as evidenced by high-quality publications, funded work and/or submitted research proposals, and a clear research program vision for the next 5 years
• A teaching statement that speaks to your pedagogical approach

Across the application materials listed above, applicants should articulate how their past experiences and/or future plans in research, teaching, mentoring, and/or service promote a sense of belonging and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Please also include contact information for at least three references who are prepared to provide letters of recommendation upon request.  No formal letters are requested at time of initial application.

To see additional information about our job opening(s) or to apply, click on the “Apply Now” button at the bottom of our job posting(s).

When inquiring or applying for jobs at the University of Washington, please also reference AcademicCareers.com

Applicants with dual-career considerations can find university jobs, such as professor jobs, dean jobs, and other faculty jobs and higher ed jobs with the University of Washington and with other colleges and universities in the region on AcademicCareers.com

To receive email alerts when new jobs at the University of Washington are posted, sign up for new job openings at the University of Washington.