Open Rank Faculty (NTT), School Nurse Program
 University of Illinois Chicago | |
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
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 United States, Illinois, Chicago | |
 Feb 19, 2026 | |
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Open Rank Faculty (NTT), School Nurse Program Open Rank Faculty (NTT), School Nurse Program Hiring Department: Population Health Nursing Science Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1039403 Posting Close Date: March 9, 2026 Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $85,000 to $110,000 at the Clinical or Teaching Assistant Professor level, $105,000 to $125,000 at the Clinical or Teaching Associate Professor level, and $120,000 to $170,000 at the Clinical or Teaching Professor level. Salary is based on 9-month academic appointments paid over twelve months, with the opportunity for additional summer assignments. 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 intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Position Summary The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) College of Nursing invites exceptional and promising nurse leaders with demonstrated experience in school nursing to apply for a full-time, non-tenured professorial faculty position in the Department of Population Health Nursing Science. This position will be focused on teaching the school nurse curriculum in the certification program within the College of Nursing and will be responsible for teaching both didactic and clinical courses. The faculty member will serve as the academic lead for the School Nurse Certification program, providing high-level oversight, strategic coordination, and leadership for all aspects of the program. In this capacity, the faculty member is responsible for ensuring program quality, compliance, and continuous improvement. The role also encompasses program development and the integration of educational, clinical, and research activities to strengthen the program's impact and advancement. Faculty advance scholarship on multilevel determinants of health (psychosocial, behavioral, environmental, and systems) and translate this scholarship into practice, care delivery, and policy to improve the health of individuals, families, communities, organizations, and populations. The Department of Population Health Nursing Science oversees four Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs in the following concentrations: Advanced Population Health Nursing, Health Systems Leadership and Informatics, Family Nurse Practitioner, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. In addition, a school nurse certificate program is offered. To learn more about the Department of Population Health Nursing Science programs and scholarly focus, visit our website. Duties & Responsibilities Teaching: Non-Tenure Track professorial faculty participate in teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels. Undergraduate and graduate teaching consists of traditional classroom lectures, seminars, distance learning, and small groups for clinical instruction.
Scholarship/Research: Non-Tenure Track professorial faculty are responsible for advancing nursing-focused scholarship and research that spans broad content areas, diverse research designs and methodological strategies, including those associated with the biological and social sciences as well as the humanities.
Practice/Service: 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 demonstrate value for the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice. Participation may include service at local, regional, national, and international level.
As the academic lead of the School Nurse Certificate program, the open rank professorial faculty member is responsible for ensuring the academic integrity, quality, and consistency of the school nurse certificate curriculum and student experience and plays a critical role in fostering faculty engagement, advancing innovation in post-baccalaureate nursing education, and supporting enrollment and student success goals. This department leadership role supports the academic mission and strategic priorities of the College through commitment to excellence, inclusive practices, and the advancement of nursing education. Duties include:
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How to Apply: 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 Monday, March 9, 2026. Please include your area of clinical expertise and certification with your letter of interest. Questions regarding the search may be directed to Janna Stephens, PhD, MBA, RN, FAHA, Associate Professor and Department Head, at jsteph13@uic.edu. About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. About the UIC College of Nursing The College of Nursing at the University of Illinois Chicago is one of the premier nursing schools in the nation, with four degree programs ranked in the top 20 by U.S. News & World Report and a research enterprise ranked No. 11 for NIH funding among all U.S. nursing schools. Our mission is to transform health, health care and policy through knowledge generation and translation, and also through education of future nurse leaders from diverse backgrounds. More than 1,800 students are enrolled in bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs at six Illinois campuses: Chicago, Peoria, Rockford, Quad Cities, Springfield and Urbana. We count among our current and emeriti faculty: nine members of the Sigma International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame; 35 fellows of the American Academy of Nursing (AAN); 12 fellows of the American College of Nurse Midwives; nine fellows of the American Heart Association; and seven fellows of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. We also boast six former deans and professors named "Living Legends" of the AAN. All this at the University of Illinois Chicago, which has received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine seven times since 2014. Learn more at . About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. About the UIC College of Nursing The College of Nursing at the University of Illinois Chicago is one of the premier nursing schools in the nation, with four degree programs ranked in the top 20 by U.S. News & World Report and a research enterprise ranked No. 11 for NIH funding among all U.S. nursing schools. Our mission is to transform health, health care and policy through knowledge generation and translation, and also through education of future nurse leaders from diverse backgrounds. More than 1,800 students are enrolled in bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs at six Illinois campuses: Chicago, Peoria, Rockford, Quad Cities, Springfield and Urbana. We count among our current and emeriti faculty: nine members of the Sigma International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame; 35 fellows of the American Academy of Nursing (AAN); 12 fellows of the American College of Nurse Midwives; nine fellows of the American Heart Association; and seven fellows of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. We also boast six former deans and professors named "Living Legends" of the AAN. All this at the University of Illinois Chicago, which has received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine seven times since 2014. Learn more at nursing.uic.edu The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/19088?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-ffb86dfc4964394c93ecad19c549f785 | |