Clinical Instructor - Biobehavioral Nursing & Health Informatics
About The Position
The Department of Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Informatics (BNHI) at the University of Washington is seeking qualified applicants for instructional positions for the 2026-27 academic year. These positions, titled Clinical Instructor or Teaching Associate, are non-tenure eligible and non-voting faculty appointments. The successful candidate will be hired on a quarterly or annual basis with a Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) of 25%-100%, depending on programmatic needs. Reappointment is possible. The department focuses on integrating nursing science, behavioral health, biological processes, and health information technology to advance evidence-based nursing practice, improve health outcomes, and prepare nurses for complex healthcare challenges. The educational and research mission emphasizes the relationships between human behavior, health, technology, and healthcare delivery, preparing students to use data, informatics, and innovative approaches to enhance patient care. The UW School of Nursing is highly ranked nationally and globally.
Requirements
- For undergraduate assignments: Active, unencumbered Washington State Registered Nurse (RN) license or a multistate license (MSL) recognized by Washington by the start date of appointment
- For undergraduate assignments: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- For undergraduate assignments: Recent and relevant clinical and/or teaching experience in the specialty to be taught
- For graduate assignments: Doctor of Nursing Practice or PhD in Nursing or a closely related field by the start date of appointment
- For graduate assignments: Active, unencumbered Washington State Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) license
- For graduate assignments: At least two years of clinical experience as an ARNP
- For graduate assignments: Certification in the relevant specialty area if teaching in a specific DNP track (e.g., AGNP-PC, AGNP-AC, PMHNP)
Nice To Haves
- For undergraduate assignments: Master’s degree, Doctor of Nursing Practice, or PhD in Nursing or a closely related field by the start date of appointment
- For undergraduate assignments: Experience supporting competency-based nursing education and integrating real-world practice
- For graduate assignments: Experience supporting competency-based nursing education and integrating real-world practice
Responsibilities
- Effectively prepare and deliver rigorous course content that meets the academic standards befitting the University of Washington and stated learning goals for the assigned course(s)
- Ensure that course materials and requirements are effectively communicated to students
- Use appropriate and effective teaching strategies, technologies, and student evaluations methods
- Cultivate an instructional environment that provides students with the opportunity to receive and share feedback on a continuing basis, including through regular office hours
- Ensure course grades are submitted accurately and in a timely manner
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
