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University of Washington-Seattle Campus

University of Washington Research Assistant or Research Associate Professor

University of Washington-Seattle Campus, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127


The Department of Child, Family, and Population Health Nursing (CFPHN), in the School of Nursing at the University of Washington, invites applications for one full-time, 12-month research-track faculty position at the rank of Research Assistant or Research Associate Professor, commensurate with experience, beginning in Summer 2025. Research faculty in CFPHN will be appointed for an initial 3-year term and have an annual service period of twelve months (July 1-June 30). Research faculty positions are not eligible for tenure. The base salary range for this position will be - Research Assistant Professor: $10,900-12,000 per month ($130,800-144,000 annually); or Research Associate Professor: $12,750-13,500 per month ($153,000-162,000 annually); commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position will not be eligible for visa or permanent residence sponsorship. Additional positive factors for consideration (but not required) include: Completion of a postdoctoral fellowship, research program management experience, and/or equivalent training in research methods Capacity to adapt research focus in response to changes in funding opportunities Experience working with diverse populations through research, teaching, and/or mentorship Ability to establish meaningful collaborations that will enhance research impact and funding security Capability to work collaboratively within and across disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds, which may include mentoring students from under-represented groups All University of Washington faculty appointed in research professorial titles are expected to take active roles in generating research funding and are eligible to act as principal investigators for grants and contracts. Promotion in the research professorial track is based on evaluation of scholarship and service. Research faculty are expected to engage in mentoring others in the conduct of research, and are expected to work collaboratively across disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds, and to develop and sustain a program of funded research. Child, Family, and Population Health Nursing

The Department of Child, Family, and Population Health Nursing is committed to promoting wellness, social justice, and health equity for diverse individuals, communities, and families. We seek candidates whose research and service demonstrate a willingness to work collaboratively across disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds, and who demonstrate the potential to develop and sustain a program of funded research. Highest priority will be given to candidates whose work addresses health disparities and inequities in under-represented and priority populations. We welcome applicants with a broad range of research programs that improve the lives and health of individuals, families, and communities. The School of Nursing

The nationally ranked University of Washington School of Nursing offers Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), 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 #2 among public institutions with Doctor of Nursing Practice programs (tied for #3 overall) and #4 (tied) among all schools for our Bachelor of Science program in Nursing (BSN). The University of Washington School of Nursing is home to some of the top programs in the nation. 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 University of Washington

The University of Washington is an internationally ranked public university serving diverse students, faculty, and staff, committed to educating and working in a multicultural environment. Since our founding in 1861, the University of Washington has been a hub for learning, innovation, problem-solving, and community building. The UW comprises campuses in Seattle, Bothell, and Tacoma, as well as a world-class medical center serving the state and region. Each year, the UW inspires more than 60,000 students to learn from renowned experts in their field. The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint). Qualifications

A PhD (or international equivalent) in nursing science, epidemiology, health sciences, health informatics, or a related research field, such as physiology, psychology, public health, health education, biostatistics, etc. Evidence of high-quality scholarly productivity as evidenced by research grant funding and peer-reviewed publications and presentations Potential to develop and sustain an extramurally funded program of research with a realistic vision of developing a research program over at least the next 5 years Expertise and/or research foci in promoting wellness, social justice, and health equity for diverse communities, individuals, and families, or another area consistent with one or more of the research areas of the School of Nursing (symptom science, health equity, lifespan health, and innovative methods) Demonstrable plan for engaging diverse populations and a commitment to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) through research and/or service activities Current evidence of 50% or greater FTE over the first three years in position Application Instructions

The position will be open until filled; priority will be given to applications submitted by January 4, 2025. Interested candidates should submit the following: A current curriculum vitae with highest degree earned. Cover letter (no more than 2 pages) that includes a concise description of the candidate’s training, scholarly activities, including a summary of research support (current and pending), research goals, and discussion of how their research program relates to CFPHN research focus areas. One-page Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) statement that includes the candidate’s approach to incorporating DEIB principles in their teaching, research, and service and, where possible, providing specific examples of how they have supported or promoted DEIB in their academic work and how they plan to advance these values in the department. 3 contact references with the application. Apply Here!

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