Nursing Clinical Faculty

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

12d•$83,350•Onsite

About The Position

The UW-Madison School of Nursing seeks Clinical Faculty to teach and support nursing students in traditional and accelerated undergraduate programs. Faculty will teach experiential learning in a variety of healthcare settings and may provide hands-on instruction and guidance in classrooms and simulated care environments. Depending on expertise, qualifications, and program needs, assignments may also include graduate programs such as the Doctor of Nursing Practice or PhD. The position is full-time at 100% FTE and follows a C-basis, 9-month appointment. Most work is performed in person at a designated campus or clinical work location. The role includes teaching, curriculum collaboration, scholarly activity, academic-practice partnership work, and service to the School of Nursing. Employment is contingent on satisfactory documentation of medical clearances and certifications required by the School or affiliated clinical partners. Examples include an RN license, negative TB status, and specified vaccinations. The position is designated as a position of trust involving access to vulnerable populations and requires an initial caregiver check and recurring checks every four years. Official transcripts are required upon hire. The minimum starting salary is $83,350; actual salary is negotiated based on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

At least one year of experience teaching nursing at the undergraduate or graduate level, or in professional staff development in acute care settings.
At least three years of professional experience in adult acute care settings as an RN, APRN, or CNS.
Strong interest in and commitment to the teaching mission of the School of Nursing.
Master's degree in Nursing.
Wisconsin RN licensure, eligibility for Wisconsin licensure, or eligibility to obtain Wisconsin licensure.
Ability to provide satisfactory documentation of required medical clearances and certifications.
Pass an initial caregiver check and recurring caregiver checks every four years.
Official transcripts are required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience with clinical instruction, active learning, competency- or concept-based teaching, simulation, and inter-professional education.
Terminal doctoral degree, such as a DNP or PhD, or a degree at least one level above the level of instruction.

Responsibilities

Teach in baccalaureate programs, including accelerated, traditional, and AD to BSN completion programs, and in DNP or PhD programs based on school and program needs.
Teach according to accepted course descriptions, objectives, and content delivery approaches, ensuring students meet required clinical hours when assigned to clinical courses.
Use active learning, simulated experiential learning, and clinical experiential learning in hospitals or other healthcare settings as required by course assignments.
Collaborate with faculty on undergraduate and graduate curriculum and course planning, using competency-based teaching and learning assessment strategies.
Participate in School meetings, faculty development, and service activities such as governance committees, outreach, or project task groups.
Pursue scholarly interests, such as evaluation studies to improve teaching and learning.
Collaborate with colleagues in practice settings through academic-practice partnerships to support student learning, practice improvement, or community outreach.
Support and enhance a climate of excellence.