Nursing Clinical Faculty

University of Wisconsin Madison • Madison, WI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about teaching and empowering future nurses? UW-Madison School of Nursing is seeking committed and enthusiastic Clinical Faculty to join our team. As Clinical Faculty, you will have the opportunity to share your knowledge and expertise with the next generation of nurses, ensuring they receive a comprehensive education and are well-prepared for their professional careers. In this role, you will work closely with nursing students in accelerated and traditional undergraduate programs and will be assigned to teach experiential learning (clinical) across 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, it is also possible to be assigned to teach in graduate programs such as Doctor of Nursing Practice or PhD. The School of Nursing encourages an innovative approach to teaching that supports student learning to care for diverse populations . We value collaboration, excellence, integrity, and respect. We are dedicated to providing our nursing students with the best education possible, and we are seeking Clinical Faculty who share our commitment. If you are passionate about our mission, and if you have a desire to shape the future of nursing, we would love to hear from you! This position is full-time, 100%. This is a n A -basis ( 12 -month) position. This position requires most work to be performed in-person, onsite, or at a designated campus or clinical work location .
For 100 years, the University of Wisconsin-Madison's School of Nursing (SoN) has been committed to enhancing healthcare through teaching and research. With a mission to develop nurse leaders , innovators, and advocates for the profession and society through research, education, practice, policy, and outreach ; we make discoveries, enhance systems, and advance health and health equity for Wisconsin and beyond. As part of the UW-Madison Health Care Component (HCC) and your work at the School of Nursing, you may have access to PHI (personal health information). All School faculty, staff, students, volunteers, and unpaid affiliates are to complete HIPAA training as part of their orientation. Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful candidates’ ability to provide satisfactory documentation for various medical clearances and certifications, as required by the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing and/or its affiliated clinical partners. Examples of required medical clearances and certifications include, but are not limited to: RN license, negative TB status, COVID vaccination, MMR, varicella, hepatitis B, and others. This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years. Official transcripts will be upon hire.

Requirements

• Three or more years of professional experience in a health care setting as a registered nurse (RN), advanced practice registered nurse (APRN ) or Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
• Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong interest in and commitment to the teaching mission of the School of Nursing.
• RN - Registered Nurse – Wisconsin State Licensure or eligible for licensure in Wisconsin
• Master's Degree in Nursing

Nice To Haves

• Experience with clinical instruction, active learning, competency -based education , simulation, and inter-professional education is desirable.
• Individuals with certification as advanced practice registered nurses, clinical nurse specialists, or as nurse educators are highly encouraged to apply, however, certification is not .
• Board Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
• Terminal Degree - Doctoral degree (Doctor of Nursing Practice, PhD, or other doctoral degree) or a degree at least one level above the level of instruction .

Responsibilities

• Teach primarily in baccalaureate (accelerated, traditional, and AD to BSN completion) programs, but qualified applicants may also be assigned to teach courses in the DNP or PhD programs based on school/ program needs.
• Teach in experiential courses (clinical), active learning classrooms, and simulated clinical learning environments using accepted course descriptions and course objectives .
• Assure students meet expectations for required clinical hours if assigned to teach clinical courses.
• Utilize best pedagogical practices ( e.g. active learning) to engage students in learning .
• Collaborate with other faculty on curriculum, course planning, and assessment at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Engage in other activities appropriate to a member of the School of Nursing academic community such as attending School meetings, participating in faculty development activities, and contributing to meeting the mission and vision of the School .
• Contribute to the School of Nursing mission through service activities (e.g., governance committees, outreach activities, or project task groups).
• Pursue areas of scholarly interest (e.g., evaluation studies to improve teaching and learning).
• Collaborate with colleagues in practice settings through academic-practice partnerships to contribute to student learning, practice improvement, or community outreach.
• Work to support and enhance the climate of excellence.

Benefits

• This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level