Associate Professor Nursing Jobs in Hawaii (NOW HIRING)

Location : UH Manoa, Honolulu, HI
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 2026-00879
Department: University of Hawai'i at Manoa - School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene - Nursing
Opening Date: 04/30/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Number:: 0084219
Description
Title: Assistant / Associate / Full Professor (Nursing, F3/F4/F5)
Position Number: 0084219
Hiring Unit: UH Manoa School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene
Location: Manoa Campus / Honolulu
Date Posted: April 30, 2026
Closing Date: Continuous recruitment - 1st review of applications begins May 22, 2026; 2nd review: June 9, 2026
Salary Information: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Monthly Type: 9 Month
Tenure Track: Tenure Track
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time, 100%
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Other Conditions:
The University of Hawaii at Manoa School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene (UH Manoa SONDH) invites qualified applicants for one (1) tenure-eligible, 9-month, faculty position. Specific priorities include undergraduate and graduate nursing education and research in support of the school's research agenda to address health disparities in underserved populations. The position is expected to begin approximately August 2026 or as mutually acceptable. Continuous recruitment; 1st review of applications begins May 22, 2026; 2nd review: June 9, 2026; review of applications will continue until position is filled. To learn more about SONDH, go to:
Duties and Responsibilities (D&Rs):
Assistant Professor D&Rs

• Teach assigned courses in the undergraduate and/or graduate program. Specific priorities of need include teaching in the graduate nursing programs (MS, DNP, PhD).
• Maintain a professional level of performance and productivity in assigned areas of teaching, research, and service.
• Undertake research/scholarly projects in the field or branch of learning represented by and consistent with UH Manoa SONDH goals.
• Provide service and leadership to the school, university, profession, and community.
• Maintain expertise in current discipline content and methodologies, and in the understanding of student educational needs.
• Contribute to development activities in the profession, department and campus levels.
• Work independently and with colleagues to select, develop and revise curricular materials, instructional techniques, and assessment strategies at the course, credential and/or discipline levels.
• Participate in professional and self-development activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Associate Professor D&Rs:

• Teach assigned courses in the undergraduate and/or graduate program. Specific priorities of need include teaching in the graduate nursing programs (MS, DNP, PhD).
• Consistently performs at a highly effective level of professional performance and productivity in assigned areas of teaching, research, and service.
• Undertake research/scholarly projects in the field or branch of learning represented by and consistent with UH Manoa SONDH goals.
• Provide individual leadership and mentorship to colleagues in the department; and leadership in the department, school, university, profession, and community.
• Maintain expertise in current discipline content and methodologies, and in the understanding of student educational needs.
• Work with colleagues in other disciplines to facilitate student learning.
• Initiate, coordinate, and participate in discipline-related projects at the campus or system level to include significant program or curriculum modification.
• Provide significant service to the school and community outside of the area of primary responsibility.
• Sustain active involvement in professional and self-development activities.
• Provides leadership within the department through service as a director or department chair when appointed, and through engagement in program review, assessment, and planning initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Professor D&Rs:

• Teach assigned courses in the undergraduate and/or graduate program. Specific priorities of need include teaching in the graduate nursing programs (MS, DNP, PhD).
• Consistently demonstrate excellence through highly effective performance and productivity in areas of teaching, research, and service.
• Demonstrate versatility and depth in applying effective strategies to meet student needs across courses, programs, and disciplines
• Undertake research/scholarly projects in the field or branch of learning represented by and consistent with UH Manoa SONDH goals.
• Provide individual leadership and mentorship to colleagues and junior faculty in the department; and leadership in the department, school, university, profession, and community.
• Demonstrate expertise in current discipline content and methodologies and serve as a resource to other faculty, the local community and the national and/or international nursing community.
• Work with colleagues in other disciplines to facilitate student learning.
• Initiate, coordinate, and participate in discipline-related projects at the campus or system level to include significant program or curriculum modification.
• Provide and sustain significant service to the school, the local community and the national/international community.
• Sustain active involvement in professional and self-development activities at a high level.
• Provides leadership within the department through service as a director or department chair when appointed, and through engagement in program review, assessment, and planning initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (MQs):
Assistant Professor MQs:

1. PhD or equivalent earned doctorate degree from an accredited program with a research dissertation completed in nursing or a relevant to the research and scholarship interests of the UH Manoa SONDH;
2. Demonstrated ability as a teacher;
3. Demonstrated scholarly achievement;
4. Professionalism in meeting and conferring with others.

Associate Professor MQs:

1. PhD or equivalent earned doctorate from an accredited program with a research dissertation completed in nursing or a field relevant to the research and scholarship interests of the UH Manoa SONDH;
2. A minimum of four years of service as Assistant Professor with evidence of increasing professional maturity;
3. Demonstrated ability as a teacher;
4. Demonstrated scholarly achievement judged competent and adequate for the rank in comparison with peers active in the same field at major research universities;
5. Professionalism in meeting and conferring with others.

Professor MQs:

1. PhD or equivalent earned doctorate from an accredited program with a research dissertation completed in nursing or a field relevant to the research and scholarship interests of the UH Manoa SONDH;
2. A minimum of four years of service in a comparable academic university at the rank of Associate Professor or equivalent, with evidence of increasing professional maturity;
3. Demonstrated ability as a teacher;
4. Demonstrated research productivity which has resulted in significant recognition by the national or international community of scholars in the same field;
5. Continued evidence of participation in the scholarly and academic affairs of a university or other appropriate organization, or in an appropriate professional society or organization, or in other appropriate job-related service activities;
6. Demonstrated ability to plan and organize assigned activities, including the supervision of work of assistants when appropriate
7. Ability to serve as a role model for students and junior colleagues;
8. Professionalism in meeting and conferring with others.

Desirable Qualifications (DQs):
Assistant Professor DQs:

• Current (or be eligible for) unrestricted RN license to practice in Hawaii;
• Coursework in curriculum development and health sciences education.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience in priority need area: nurse practitioner.
• Certification or eligibility in advanced practice nursing.
• Demonstrated competency in interprofessional team work and team science.
• Demonstrated experience in extramurally funded research.
• Recent publication in scientific peer-reviewed major journals.
• Experience with nursing or healthcare technology based simulation education.

Associate / Full Professor DQs:

• Current (or be eligible for) unrestricted RN license to practice in Hawai'i;
• Coursework in curriculum development and health sciences education.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience in priority need area: nurse practitioner.
• Certification or eligibility in advanced practice nursing.
• Demonstrated competency in interprofessional team work and team science.
• Experience with nursing or healthcare technology based simulation education.

To Apply:
Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and upload the required documents. Required documents include:

• Cover letter indicating interest and the position rank you are applying for (Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and/or Full Professor) in the position and how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications;
• Current resume / curriculum vitae;
• Names and contact information (including email address) of at least three (3) professional references;
• Transcripts showing degree and coursework appropriate to the position (original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire).

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