Faculty, Biobehavioral Nursing Science; tenure-track

Open Rank Faculty, Biobehavioral Nursing Science (tenure-track)

Hiring Department: Biobehavioral Nursing Science
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition : 1037904
Posting Close Date: February 27, 2026
Salary: The budgeted salary range for this position is $95,000 to $115,000 at the Assistant Professor level, $110,000 to $130,000 at the Associate Professor level, and $130,000 to $190,000 at the Full 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 eligible for benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

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

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

Tenure‑track faculty members 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

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), or comparable research‑focused doctoral degree in nursing or health‑related sciences at the time of appointment.

Evaluation of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.

To apply , please complete an electronic application, including a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and contact information for a minimum of three professional references by February 27, 2026
. Questions regarding the search may be directed to Anne M. Fink, PhD, RN, CNE, FAHA, Biobehavioral Nursing Science Department Head, at afink
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