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Cizik School of Nursing at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) is redefining nursing education to develop tomorrow’s leaders in nursing education, practice, and scientific discovery.  

In this rich academic environment, Cizik School of Nursing fosters meaningful research that addresses complex and systemic health issues among all populations, leverages smart technology and informatics, solves major health disparities among marginalized and underserved populations, and strengthens creative partnerships that enhance clinical opportunities.  

We offer enriching opportunities for faculty and staff to advance their careers with outstanding interprofessional collaborations among the seven schools that make up UTHealth Houston and with other Texas Medical Center (TMC) institutions.


Faculty Opportunities

We are seeking leading educators, nurse scientists, and practitioners in a wide variety of specialty areas. See our highlighted positions below, or search our current faculty postings

Associate Dean for Research

With more than $6.4 million in federal grants, Cizik School of Nursing ranks No. 1 in Texas and No. 18 nationally among nursing schools that receive funding from the National Institutes of Health. Our next Associate Dean for Research will help us sustain our upward momentum and shape the strategic direction of nursing science.

Associate Dean of Practice

Cizik School of Nursing has a long tradition of excellence in nurse-led occupational and primary care at our UT Health Services clinic. The Associate Dean of Practice not only provides executive leadership to the clinic but seeks opportunities to expand evidence-based patient care in the community and for faculty practice and clinical learning.


Department of Research

Join us to advance nursing research at Texas’ most comprehensive health university. Located in the Texas Medical Center – the largest health care complex in the world – Cizik School of Nursing offers unparalleled opportunities for collaboration and discovery.


Department of Graduate Studies

Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston is seeking educators committed to excellence who will prepare the next generation of advanced practice nurses and nurse leaders/executives to fulfill growing needs in clinics, hospitals, and communities across Texas and the nation. Faculty members are responsible for teaching and maintaining a relevant area of scholarship. Opportunities are available to faculty for clinical practice.


Department of Undergraduate Studies

Prepare the next generation of exceptional nurses for careers of caring. Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston is seeking full-time, nontenure instructional assistant professors, associate professors, and professors to teach a wide variety of nursing topics. Apply today.


Staff Opportunities

Cizik School of Nursing offers enriching opportunities and excellent benefits for administrative, technical, research, and other classified-staff employees who play vital roles in carrying out our mission. Search all of our currently posted staff positions, including clinicians who practice in our nurse-led clinic, UT Health Services.

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Postdoctoral Fellowships

Cizik School of Nursing offers nurse scientists beginning careers of meaningful research opportunities to work with faculty mentors and hone their skills in data analysis, writing for publication, and more.  Search currently available postdoctoral positions.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
UTHealth is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or university policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability or religious observances, will be considered in accordance with applicable law and UTHealth policy. The University maintains affirmative action programs with respect to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and eligible veterans in accordance with applicable law.