Careers at Cizik School of Nursing

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Grow Your Career with Us

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 six 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.

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.

Cizik Endowed Distinguished Chair in Research
Endowed chairs are the most prestigious academic positions at UTHealth Houston and carry with them additional resources to further a well-developed program of research. We are seeking a senior scientist ready to elevate their funded, multidisciplinary research efforts. Requirements include:
- Doctorate in nursing or equivalent field
- Associate or full professor who meets the standards for tenured appointment
- Strong record of externally funded research; substantial NIH funding preferred
- Experience in a senior leadership role preferred
Learn more and apply for the Cizik Endowed Distinguished Chair in Research.
PhD Program Director
Cizik School of Nursing is seeking an exceptional nurse scientist and educator to lead and mentor doctoral students as Director of the PhD program. Requirements include:
- Doctoral degree in nursing or a related field (PhD, DrPH)
- Tenured or tenure track associate professor or professor
- Five years of experience teaching at the PhD level
- Two years of experience in a leadership role in academia and research
Learn more and apply for the PhD Program Director position.
Assistant Professor, Associate Professor and Professor openings
- Review the job description and apply online.
Postdoctoral Research Fellows

Cizik School of Nursing offers enriching opportunities for early career nurse scientists to gain valuable experience working alongside faculty mentors on meaningful research as they begin careers of discovery. Search for open positions on the UTHealth Houston Postdoctoral Affairs website.

Associate Dean for Research

Constance M. Johnson, PhD, MS, RN, FAAN, joined Cizik School of Nursing in 2006 from Duke University School of Nursing, where she led the informatics program. In addition to leading our Department of Research, she is the Lee and J.D. Jamail Distinguished Professor, Maria C. and Christopher J. Pappas Family Distinguished Chair in Nursing.

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 the growing need for advanced practice providers and leaders 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.

We are recruiting assistant professors, association professors, and full professors in the specialty areas listed below. Review the Graduate Department faculty job description and apply online.

Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Faculty
Requirements include:
- Doctoral degree in nursing
- Nationally certified AGACNP/ACNP
- Two years clinical practice experience as an AGACNP/ACNP
- Nurse educator or academic experience preferred
- Eligibility for Texas RN and APRN licensure
Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Faculty
Requirements include:
- Doctoral degree in nursing
- Nationally certified AGPCNP
- At least two years of clinical practice experience as an AGPCNP
- Nurse educator or academic experience preferred
- Eligibility for Texas RN and APRN licensure
Family Nurse Practitioner Faculty
Requirements include:
- Doctoral degree in nursing
- Nationally certified FNP
- At least two years of clinical practice experience as an FNP
- Nurse educator or academic experience preferred
- Eligibility for Texas RN and APRN licensure
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Faculty
Requirements include:
- Doctoral degree in nursing
- Nationally certified PMHNP
- At least two years of clinical practice experience as an PMHNP
- Nurse educator or academic experience preferred
- Eligibility for Texas RN and APRN licensure
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Faculty
Requirements include:
- PhD or DNP
- Current NBCRNA certification as a CRNA
- Continued clinical anesthesia practice
- A minimum of one-year full-time CRNA practice experience
- Strong clinical background and teaching experience preferred
- Eligible for Texas APRN licensure
Review the job description and apply.

Associate Dean for Graduate Studies

Susan D. Ruppert, PhD, APRN, FNP-C, ANP-BC, FCCM, FNAP, FAANP, FAAN, holds the PARTNERS Endowed Professorship in Nursing and was named a Minnie Stevens Piper Professor in 2021. She received a 2018 University of Texas System Regents’ Outstanding Teaching Award and has been inducted into The University of Texas Kenneth I. Shine, M.D. Academy of Health Science Education as a Distinguished Teaching Professor.

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.

Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies

Erica Yu, PhD, RN, is the Margaret A. Barnett/PARTNERS Professor in Nursing. She received the UTHealth Houston President’s Award for Leadership in 2020.

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.

Highlighted positions:

Find more postings for research, administrative, and technical staff.

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.

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.

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