Rank Open, Tenure-TrackTenured (FY2025-2026)

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking well-qualified energetic intellectually curious scholars to join our highly successful faculty in conducting cutting-edge research and teaching engaged students at one of the leading nursing schools in the nation. Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration abound at this public research university with over 3500 externally sponsored projects 150 dedicated research units and centers and annual research funding exceeding $500 million. The School of Nursing offers BSN MSN PhD and DNP degrees in nursing. Additionally the School has an alternate entry MSN for persons with baccalaureate degrees outside of nursing and an accelerated BSN to PhD option. The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing continues to be a leader in nursing education climbing in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings for 2025. TheMaster of Science in Nursing (MSN) programhas been ranked #12 overall reflecting the programs dedication to excellence in nursing education research and clinical practice.

The University of Texas at Austin is located in the capitol of Texas. Austin is regarded as an open-minded friendly and innovative city. The city has been consistently rated a national creative center that draws talented people from across the world to its high quality of life abundant resources lively entertainment and active lifestyle. As an added benefit the children of professional nurse faculty who are under the age of 25 years are eligible for a full tuition waiver at The University of Texas at Austin.

Assistant Professor Positions

*Preference will be given to applicants with active grant funding or those with promising grant scores.

Successful Candidates are Expected To:

• Develop and/or maintain a research program in nursing/health science.
• Teach and advise undergraduate and/or graduate students.
• Provide service to the school of nursing the university the community and the profession.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate
• Evidence of post-doctoral training
• Strong track record of data-based publications
• Evidence of or strong potential for an extramurally funded program of research in the areas of oncology gerontology cardiovascular or health informatic technology.

Strongly Preferred:

Eligibility for RN licensure in the State of Texas