Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Instructor to Associate Professor (Obstetric Maternal-Child Health/Community Health)
Department
Margaret Perez Hattori Uchima School of Health
College / Unit Description
The Margaret Perez Hattori Uchima School of Health is one of the fastest growing schools in the University of Guam. It offers three (3) undergraduate degree programs: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Bachelor of Science with concentrations in Exercise Science and Health Promotion, Pre-Physical Therapy, and Public Health, and a Bachelor of Social Work. The nursing program allows students to exit and take the nursing assistant certification test and the licensed practical nursing examination. The BSN program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Position Type
Faculty
Posting Number
021-27
Full or Part Time
Full Time
Work Schedule
Full-Time
Position End Date
Salary Range
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience relevant to the position. The following salary figures are for nine (9) months:
Instructor: $45,155 - $88,995 Per Academic Year
Assistant Professor: $52,408 - $105,140 Per Academic Year
Associate Professor:$58,369 - $115,705 Per Academic Year
Compensation for employment shall not commence until all hiring conditions are met, including required employment visa. Annual salary will be prorated, if start of employment is delayed.
Character of Duties
The selected candidate will teach undergraduate theory and practicum courses in maternal-child health nursing/community health and will teach other nursing courses based on program needs and candidate's experience, including caregiver and/or certified nursing assistant (CNA). Responsibilities will also include advising undergraduate nursing majors, coordinating clinical experiences, working collaboratively with other schools and colleges to integrate education technology into coursework, and providing services to the division, the school, the University, the community, and the profession. The candidate must be prepared to teach using a variety of modalities, including distance education.
Minimum Qualifications
For the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor, the following requirements must be met: An earned doctorate from a U.S. regionally accredited institution or foreign equivalent and an earned Master's degree in Nursing from a U.S. regionally accredited institution or foreign equivalent. The applicant must also have at least four (4) years of acute care inpatient clinical practice experience in maternal-child (obstetrics) nursing of which two (2) years must be within the past (5) years. Registered Nurse (RN) with a current Guam license is required upon hire. Must be willing to teach online.
For the rank of Instructor, the following requirements must be met: An earned Master's degree in Nursing from a U.S. regionally accredited institution or foreign equivalent is required. The applicant must also have at least four (4) years of inpatient clinical practice experience in maternal-child (obstetrics) of which two (2) years must be within the past (5) years. RN with a current Guam license is required upon hire. Must be willing to teach online.
Preferred Qualifications
Three (3) years of teaching in an RN program or equivalent at the post-secondary level within the past five (5) years. An earned doctorate from a U.S. regionally accredited institution or foreign equivalent in Nursing, Education, or a health-related field and to those applicants with varied work and in patient clinical practice experience; prior experience in community health, curriculum development and evaluation. An interest and experience in contributing to research projects and prior experience working effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Experience working and teaching in online learning programs.
Job Open Date
11/04/2026
Job Application Deadline
02/26/2027
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
THE UNIVERSITY OF GUAM SOLICITS APPLICATIONS TO ESTABLISH A LIST OF ELIGIBLES FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION (TENURE/NON-TENURE TRACK APPOINTMENT, FULL-TIME, SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS):
Please apply at UOG's online employment portal at https://uog.peopleadmin.com.
University of Guam is a drug-free work environment and an equal opportunity employer. Military family, disability and veterans are encouraged to apply. Federal Law requires presentation of proof of identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. We comply with this on a nondiscriminatory basis.
Applications will be accepted no later than February 26, 2027 (Chamorro Standard Time/UTC+10).
(Note to applicants in the mainland United States: Please be advised that Guam is a day ahead of the mainland United States.)
For technical assistance or inquiries in completing the application, please contact Eliza Soriano at esoriano@triton.uog.edu.
Additional Information
For further information about the University of Guam, visit our Web Site at http://www.uog.edu. General information about Guam is available at http://www.visitguam.com. For local newspapers, The Pacific Daily News is available at http://www.guampdn.com and The Guam Daily Post is available at http://www.postguam.com.
Contact Information
For further information, please contact Ms. Nicole Torrey, Chair, Obstetric Maternal-Child Health/Community Health Nursing Search Committee at torreyn@triton.uog.edu or the Human Resources Office at uoghro@triton.uog.edu, telephone number, (671) 735-2350 or fax number at (671) 734-6005.
Appointment / Relocation
The position is a nine (9) month faculty position, three-year tenure track or non-tenure track contractual appointment and requires the hired applicant to relocate to Guam and work on campus. The University provides relocation assistance to new employees if hired off-island on a three-year initial contract. Provided are travel expenses for the applicant and the applicant's spouse (as defined by Guam Law) and children under the age of 18 by the least expensive and most direct air route from the point of hire and for moving household goods to Guam by the least expensive carrier up to 3,500 pounds for a family and 1,750 pounds for an applicant without dependents. Insurance of household goods, if desired, is at the employee's expense.
Benefits
Fringe benefits include a medical and dental plan, life insurance, cafeteria plan (flexible tax benefit plan), annual leave, sick leave, and the Government of Guam retirement plan.
Application Process
Applicants for University of Guam faculty positions must complete an online job application through the UOG's online employment portal at https://uog.peopleadmin.com. Please have the following documents prepared and ready to upload with your application:
(1) Letter of Intent, stating interest
(2) Up-to-date curriculum vitae or resume
(3) Copies of all graduate and undergraduate transcripts
Applicants who are short-listed for an interview will be required to provide a short (approximately 5 minutes) video clip of their lecture or presentation.
Special Instructions for References: Three (3) current letters of recommendation from persons knowledgeable about your academic and professional performance must be provided by providing a list of at least three (3) references to be contacted on the References section of the online application. Enter each reference by clicking on the "Add References Entry" button. Provide the name, title, email address, mailing address, and telephone number of each reference. A system automated email will be sent to each reference's email address with a link to attach their reference letter to your application.
Selected candidate must provide official transcripts prior to hire date. For further information, please contact Ms. Nicole Torrey, Chair, Obstetric Maternal-Child Health/Community Health Nursing Search Committee at torreyn@triton.uog.edu or the Hum
