Clinical Instructor/Clinical Assistant Professor - Nursing
About The Position
The Clinical Instructor/Clinical Assistant Professor position within the School of Nursing may teach courses in the classroom, clinical (hospital and long term care), community settings, health assessment clinical, and/or clinical laboratory for the School of Nursing at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and/or University of Wisconsin-Parkside (Racine/Kenosha) and may include locations in classroom (in-person or virtual), clinical and community settings in southeastern WI. Opportunities exist for instructors across multiple clinical programs, including undergraduate, direct-entry master’s and Doctor of nursing practice. The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee College of Health Professions & Sciences offers a wide array of health-related academic programs in biomedical sciences, global health, health care administration, nursing, the rehabilitation sciences, and sustainable peacebuilding serving 2300+ students. The faculty and staff in these areas are training our graduates for high-demand careers. Many of our degree programs are nationally recognized and ranked and have achieved the highest accreditation possible. The academic quality of our programs is excellent, and through our outreach and e-Learning programs, we have extended access to our educational resources to distant locations. Our interdisciplinary collaborations continue to expand, which has enabled us to establish a distinguished presence on campus and become an engine for innovation for southeastern Wisconsin. Through research, our faculty, staff, and students continue to break new ground and pioneer investigations that are helping advance discoveries critical to the health care professions and sciences. We are proudly dedicated to serving our community through fruitful partnership with many organizations, alumni, and friends. UWM School of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science (BS), Master of Nursing (MN), Master of Sustainable Peacebuilding (MSP), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree programs. UW-Milwaukee offers the BS in Nursing at UWM and UW-Parkside through a consortial partnership. Students are placed in clinical sites throughout Southeastern Wisconsin in proximity to each campus location.
Requirements
- Enrolled in, or completion of, a Master of Nursing or Doctoral Nursing degree program
- Current unencumbered registered nurse (RN) license in WI or ability to become licensed as RN in WI. The RN license must be valid by August 1, 2026.
- Evidence of at least one year of clinical practice experience in nursing
Nice To Haves
- Preferred 50% completion of Master of Nursing degree, or equivalent progression through a doctoral nursing program
- Master of Nursing degree
- Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) degree and/or PhD in a related field
- Evidence of at least two years of clinical practice experience in nursing, ideally within the last five years
- Clinical and/or theory teaching experience in a nursing program
- Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
- Advanced practice registered nurse, nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist
- Expertise particularly in one or more of the following areas: Medical/Surgical ICU/Emergency Intermediate/Progressive/Step-Down Pediatrics Orthopedic Care of ventilated patients Cardiac Maternal and infant nursing OB
- Additional expertise areas that may also be considered: Long-Term Care, Memory Care, Rehabilitation Units, and/or Skilled Nursing Facilities Population/Community health Health Care Systems Gerontology Mental Health Pathophysiology and Pharmacology Psychomotor skills and simulation
Responsibilities
- Teach courses in the classroom, clinical (hospital and long term care), community settings, health assessment clinical, and/or clinical laboratory.
- Teach undergraduate, direct-entry master’s and Doctor of nursing practice programs.
- Place students in clinical sites throughout Southeastern Wisconsin in proximity to each campus location.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Contributes toward the cost of several benefit plans
- Extensive leave package including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
