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What they do
A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$45,406 / year median in Washington
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Position Description The Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Informatics Department at the University of Washington School of Nursing invites applications for a non-tenure eligible teaching faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, with an anticipated start date of September 16, 2027. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching, mentoring, and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community. The successful candidate will join our faculty on a 50%-100% FTE basis for a nine-month academic year, 3-year appointment beginning September 16, 2027, with eligibility to be reappointed. The full-time base salary range for this position will be $9,690 to $11,118 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. If appointed at less than full-time, this salary range will be prorated commensurate with assigned FTE. Please note that sponsorship for a visa or permanent residence will not be possible for those appointed at less than full-time. The successful candidate will be expected to: Teach and mentor a diverse community of students in undergraduate nursing programs and work collaboratively across disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds Teach didactic and clinical courses in an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) and/or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) pre-licensure program Mentor students, clinical faculty, and preceptors Engage in scholarly activities 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 foster 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, scholarship and educational initiatives. More information about the UW School of Nursing, including the promotion criteria for teaching track positions, can be found at https://nursing.uw.edu/hr/ . All University of Washington faculty are expected to engage in teaching, scholarship, and service.
Benefits
- Mentorships
- Dental Insurance