Clinical or Teaching Faculty, Biobehavioral Nursing Science; non-tenured

Open Rank Clinical or Teaching Faculty, Biobehavioral Nursing Science (non-tenured)

Hiring Department: Biobehavioral Nursing Science

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition : 1037995

Posting Close Date: February 27, 2026

Salary: The budgeted salary range for this position is $85,000 to $110,000 at the Clinical Assistant Professor level, $105,000 to $125,000 at the Clinical Associate Professor level, and $120,000 to $170,000 at the Clinical Professor level, $85,000 to $110,000 at the Teaching Assistant Professor level, $105,000 to $125,000 at the Teaching Associate Professor level, and $120,000 to $170,000 at the Teaching Professor level.

Salaries are based on 9‑month academic appointments paid over twelve months and are commensurate with qualifications and experience while also considering internal equity.

Benefits: 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 exceptional nurse leaders to apply for Open Rank Clinical or Teaching (non‑tenured) faculty positions in the Department of Biobehavioral Nursing Science. Faculty are dedicated to advancing biological, behavioral, and clinical science for adults with complex health disorders such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and more. Department faculty serve on national research and professional boards, including the Scientific Review Sections for the National Institutes of Health, the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties, and the Board of Scientific Advisors of the National Cancer Institute.

Non‑Tenure Track faculty participate in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels, including traditional classroom lectures, seminars, distance learning, and small‑group clinical instruction.

• Demonstrates a range of teaching activities (e.g., teaching assistantships, lectures, courses taught, hours and nature of direct student teaching, number of students)
• Demonstrates practice expertise in area of specialization (e.g., national certification/credentials as appropriate)
• Uses current knowledge and/or research in teaching
• Demonstrates principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching philosophy and approaches

Laboratory and clinical scholarship and research span broad content areas, diverse research designs, and methodological strategies, including those associated with the biological and social sciences as well as the humanities.

• Articulates a plan for a program of scholarship related to practice
• Evidence of scholarly activities (e.g., presentations, publications, guideline development)
• Affirms commitment to principles of equity, inclusion, and diversity in practice and scholarship

Non‑Tenure Track faculty may contribute to the service mission of the university commensurate with their percent of time allocated to the College. Service activities are conducted in a culturally safe and appropriate manner that demonstrates value for the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice. Participation may include service at local, regional, national, and international levels.

• Participates in professional organizations
• Defines and develops a practice area
• Supports healthcare needs of diverse individuals

Minimum education is a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree, or PhD in nursing or related sciences, at the time of appointment. Additionally:

• Adult‑Gerontology Acute Care NP or Adult‑Gerontology Primary Care NP faculty qualifications include board certification and eligibility for licensure in the State of Illinois

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 Friday, February 27, 2026
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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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