Assistant Professor in School of Nursing & Health Innovations

Assistant Professor in School of Nursing & Health Innovations Please see Special Instructions for more details.

To apply , please complete the online application
. The documents that must be uploaded include the following:

• Cover letter of application that addresses the position qualifications, your specific areas of expertise, and how you can support the University of Portland mission and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as noted below;
• A brief statement (approximately two pages) of teaching philosophy that includes a discussion of how you have or would foster an inclusive learning environment for all students, especially those from diverse backgrounds;
• A brief (up to two pages) statement describing your research interests, plans, and/or your scholarship of practice;
• The names and contact information for three professional references (at least one must be able to address teaching experience and teaching effectiveness; please indicate the teaching reference in your letter of application). Please do not ask references to submit letters of recommendation; the committee will conduct reference checks at a later stage of the hiring process.

Applicants should directly address how they will contribute to University of Portland’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Applicants may choose to discuss one or more of the following:

• Your lived experience and/or what you have learned from your experiences that shape your behaviors and actions.
• Plan(s) and/or on-going efforts to promote an equitable climate for students from diverse backgrounds in both teaching and research.
• Ways you have worked or will work toward creating equity in your department, the college, university, and/or wider community.

Inquiries about this position can be made to the Associate Dean, Dr. September Nelson lications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. At this time, please only upload the required documents listed above; finalists may be asked to submit additional materials at a later date.
Incomplete applications will not be considered by the search committee.

The University of Portland is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

A background investigation check is required before final hiring procedures can be completed for all faculty and staff positions.

For those requiring a reasonable accommodation to apply: Applicants who have a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation regarding the application or hiring process should contact the University’s Human Resources Office at hr or .

Job Title:

Assistant Professor in School of Nursing & Health Innovations

Department:
Division

Terms and

Hours:

Full Time Faculty on a 9-month academic year assignment

Salary Range:
Annual salaries for the  academic year have not yet been determined. The  annual salary for a first-year assistant professor in the School of Nursing & Health Innovations is $90,357.

Medical and dental insurance, life insurance, sick time and vacation time consistent with University policies, long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account benefits, tuition remission benefits generally starting after 90 days (employee) or 2 years (spouse and children) of employment, and retirement contributions generally starting after 2 years of continuous full time employment. (Benefits are subject to all relevant University policies, practices, contracts, and any other relevant materials.)

Job Summary:

The University of Portland located in Portland, Oregon, USA invites applications for a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor in the School of Nursing & Health Innovations, to begin August 15, 2026.

The University of Portland is a primarily undergraduate institution comprising four professional schools and the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), which houses our strong liberal arts Core Curriculum, required of all students. The University Core provides students in all disciplines a unifying set of experiences and promotes engagement with the Six Core Habits of Heart and Mind
, which include “Global & Historical Consciousness” and “Commitment to Diversity &…