University of Illinois Chicago College of Nursing
Assistant Professor (Tenure Track), Population Health Nursing Science
University of Illinois Chicago College of Nursing, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Hiring Department: Population Health Nursing Science
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1037254
Posting Close Date: November 10, 2025
Salary: The budgeted salary range for this position is $95,000 to $115,000 at the Assistant Professor level, based on 9-month academic appointments paid over twelve months. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience while also considering internal equity.
Faculty salary ranges are available on the UIC College of Nursing Jobs Page.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) College of Nursing invites applications and nominations for exceptional nurse leaders to join our College as a full-time Assistant Professor in the Department of Population Health Nursing Science. Tenured faculty advance scholarship on multilevel determinants of health (psychosocial, behavioral, environmental, and systems) and translate this scholarship into practice, care delivery, and policy to improve the health of individuals, families, communities, organizations, and populations. Preference will be given to applicants with research focused on one of the following research areas: health equity, social determinants of health, population and community health, prevention and health promotion, tech-based interventions, and systems and models of care. The Department of Population Health Nursing Science oversees four Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs in the following concentrations: Advanced Population Health Nursing, Health Systems Leadership and Informatics, Family Nurse Practitioner, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. In addition, a school nurse certificate program is offered. To learn more about the Department of Population Health Nursing Science programs and scholarly focus, visit our website.
Duties & Responsibilities Teaching:
Tenure-track faculty participate in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, demonstrating significant contributions and scholarship within the context of teaching. Teaching consists of traditional classroom lectures, small group seminars, distance learning, and clinical teaching of small groups. Graduate faculty are also responsible for student advisement, including supervising master, doctoral, and post-doctoral clinical projects and research/scholarship when applicable. Teaching assignments are determined in collaboration with the department head.
Demonstrates a range of teaching activities (e.g., teaching assistantships, lectures, courses taught, hours and nature of direct student teaching, numbers of students)
Demonstrates practice expertise in area of specialization (e.g., national certification/credentials as appropriate)
Demonstrates principles of diversity, equity and inclusion in teaching philosophy and approaches
Advocates for the elimination of bias and systems of oppression within nursing, healthcare and/or education
Scholarship/Research:
Tenure-track faculty are expected to develop an independent program of scholarship and may contribute within a collaborative team. Research and/or scholarship productivity is expected to influence the practice of the discipline and the multidisciplinary nature of health care. Faculty are expected to mentor students into scholarship/research roles that may result in joint presentations and publications.
Articulates a plan for a program of scholarship (e.g., presentations, publications, guideline development)
Engagement in continuous learning and self-evaluation
Service:
Associate Professors and above are expected to contribute to the service mission of the university. Participation may include service at local, regional, national, and international levels.
Participates in professional organizations
Affirms commitment to principles of equity, inclusion, and diversity
Minimum Qualifications A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), or comparable research-focused doctoral degree in nursing or health-related sciences at the time of appointment.
How to Apply Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. To apply, please complete an electronic application at https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/17151?c=uic&s=1037254 including a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and contact information for a minimum of three professional references by Monday, November 10, 2025.
Candidate nominations and questions regarding the search may be directed to Dr. Janna Stephens, PhD, RN, Associate Professor and Department Head, at jsteph13@uic.edu.
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Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1037254
Posting Close Date: November 10, 2025
Salary: The budgeted salary range for this position is $95,000 to $115,000 at the Assistant Professor level, based on 9-month academic appointments paid over twelve months. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience while also considering internal equity.
Faculty salary ranges are available on the UIC College of Nursing Jobs Page.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) College of Nursing invites applications and nominations for exceptional nurse leaders to join our College as a full-time Assistant Professor in the Department of Population Health Nursing Science. Tenured faculty advance scholarship on multilevel determinants of health (psychosocial, behavioral, environmental, and systems) and translate this scholarship into practice, care delivery, and policy to improve the health of individuals, families, communities, organizations, and populations. Preference will be given to applicants with research focused on one of the following research areas: health equity, social determinants of health, population and community health, prevention and health promotion, tech-based interventions, and systems and models of care. The Department of Population Health Nursing Science oversees four Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs in the following concentrations: Advanced Population Health Nursing, Health Systems Leadership and Informatics, Family Nurse Practitioner, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. In addition, a school nurse certificate program is offered. To learn more about the Department of Population Health Nursing Science programs and scholarly focus, visit our website.
Duties & Responsibilities Teaching:
Tenure-track faculty participate in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, demonstrating significant contributions and scholarship within the context of teaching. Teaching consists of traditional classroom lectures, small group seminars, distance learning, and clinical teaching of small groups. Graduate faculty are also responsible for student advisement, including supervising master, doctoral, and post-doctoral clinical projects and research/scholarship when applicable. Teaching assignments are determined in collaboration with the department head.
Demonstrates a range of teaching activities (e.g., teaching assistantships, lectures, courses taught, hours and nature of direct student teaching, numbers of students)
Demonstrates practice expertise in area of specialization (e.g., national certification/credentials as appropriate)
Demonstrates principles of diversity, equity and inclusion in teaching philosophy and approaches
Advocates for the elimination of bias and systems of oppression within nursing, healthcare and/or education
Scholarship/Research:
Tenure-track faculty are expected to develop an independent program of scholarship and may contribute within a collaborative team. Research and/or scholarship productivity is expected to influence the practice of the discipline and the multidisciplinary nature of health care. Faculty are expected to mentor students into scholarship/research roles that may result in joint presentations and publications.
Articulates a plan for a program of scholarship (e.g., presentations, publications, guideline development)
Engagement in continuous learning and self-evaluation
Service:
Associate Professors and above are expected to contribute to the service mission of the university. Participation may include service at local, regional, national, and international levels.
Participates in professional organizations
Affirms commitment to principles of equity, inclusion, and diversity
Minimum Qualifications A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), or comparable research-focused doctoral degree in nursing or health-related sciences at the time of appointment.
How to Apply Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. To apply, please complete an electronic application at https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/17151?c=uic&s=1037254 including a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and contact information for a minimum of three professional references by Monday, November 10, 2025.
Candidate nominations and questions regarding the search may be directed to Dr. Janna Stephens, PhD, RN, Associate Professor and Department Head, at jsteph13@uic.edu.
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