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Assistant Professor - Informatics, Digital Technologies, and Artificial Intelligence
Job Description
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, renewable after a 3-year term, 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 artificial intelligence (AI), health and big data informatics, digital health innovations, digitally enabled interventions, community and population health informatics, or translational digital health sciences Teach across degree programs to a student population representing a diversity of backgrounds and learning styles Approach teaching and research through a clinical lens. Collaborate effectively across a range of disciplines, cultures, funding sources, and learning environments Positive factors for consideration include, but are not limited to, candidates with experience practicing as a registered nurse. 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.
Benefits
- Mentorships