Position Type: Negotiable, Tenure-Track

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Location: Be present in person at the College of Nursing on the University of Iowa Campus

The University of Iowa College of Nursing invites applications for tenure-track faculty at all ranks. As a leading research institution, we are well-equipped to support candidates with robust programs of research who are committed to advancing our research, teaching, and service missions. For candidates at the associate and full ranks, the College has several prestigious endowed professorships available for these positions. The recipients of these professorships receive significant resources for research, faculty and student mentorship, and scholarly engagement.

Priority will be given to applicants with expertise in:

•    Women’s Health

•    Pediatrics/Child/Neonatal Health

•    Psychiatric/Mental Health

Additionally, applicants with expertise in other areas and populations will be considered.

About the College of Nursing

The College of Nursing has two well-developed signature areas relevant to researchers looking to further their careers in the focal areas outlined above including 1). symptom and multimorbidity science, and 2). informatics, data science, and decision support.  These areas are cross-cutting in terms of populations and the life span. In addition, the University of Iowa is home to a very successful Institute for Clinical and Translational Science, Stead Family Children’s Hospital, the Iowa Biobank, a treasure trove of maternal and fetal data, and the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, which has been at the forefront of psychological research and training for a century.

As a leader in nursing education, research, and practice innovations, the College of Nursing has received national recognition by U.S. News & World Report. With a national reputation for excellence, the University of Iowa’s College of Nursing is one of the premier institutions in the country for nursing education. The college’s innovative program combines in-depth learning with extensive patient contact. Faculty work in cooperation with the University of Iowa Health Care – one of the largest teaching and research hospitals in the country to provide excellent clinical experiences. In partnership with UI Heath Care, the college operates the state-of-the art Nursing Clinical Education Center, which features clinical labs where students practice sophisticated and complex nursing care in specialty and clinical situations. At Iowa, we promote preparing future nurse leaders with the courage, creativity, and passion to use their skills and knowledge to improve the health of individuals and communities. 

Why Join Us?

At the University of Iowa, you’ll thrive in a collaborative, welcoming, and intellectually rich environment. As a Big Ten, R1 institution, we offer the resources of a major university with the personal connections of a close-knit academic community. Our faculty are supported at every stage of their careers through mentorship, professional development, and leadership opportunities. Located in Iowa City, one of the most livable cities in America, you’ll enjoy a vibrant cultural scene, top-rated schools, and a welcoming community that values creativity, innovation, and work-life integration. Learn more about this community and resources at WorkLife at Iowa.

Application materials include a letter describing relevant experiences and interests; current curriculum vitae; and contact information for three references (contacted only with permission).

Additional Information

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation, including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment, and provide a related release. Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services at (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu.

• Earned PhD in nursing or a healthcare-related field from an accredited university or college


• If you have a nursing degree, must be licensed as a registered nurse and able to obtain and maintain licensure in the State of Iowa

Required Qualifications for Assistant Professor:

• Promise of ability as a teacher


• Promise of scholarly productivity, supported by publications or the equivalent

Required Qualifications for Associate Professor:

• Demonstrated scholarly achievement supported by substantial grant funding and high-quality publications


• Evidence of effective teaching at the undergraduate, graduate, and/or postdoctoral level


• Indications of evolving leadership in departmental, collegiate, and/or University service and increasing engagement in professional service

Required Qualifications for Professor:

• Continued scholarly achievement of high quality, accompanied by unmistakable evidence of national and international recognition as a scholar


• Consistent record of high-quality teaching at all appropriate instructional levels, including successful guidance of doctoral graduate students to the completion of their degree programs


• Substantial record of significant and effective service to the deparment, college, and/or the University and/or to the profession

• Demonstrated expertise in the priority areas noted above 


• Desired education from an R1 institution; a liberal arts college or a teaching intensive institution; or public, non-profit private institution. 


• Doctoral degree in nursing or related field from an accredited school of nursing with national certification in specialty area (when applicable).