Nursing: Tenure-Track Family Nurse Practitioner (Faculty)

Universities of Wisconsin•Eau Claire, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Nursing is recruiting for one probationary tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor with Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) credentials and the disciplinary expertise needed to teach in undergraduate and graduate nursing programs. The appointment is for nine months (August through May), with the possibility of a summer appointment. The University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire supports student-centered learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, leadership development, shared governance, professional growth, and innovative partnerships with community agencies and healthcare organizations. The College of Nursing advances the discipline through excellence in education, research, practice, and service. Guided by its core values of community, integrity, curiosity, and well-being, the college fosters a collaborative and student-centered environment that prepares nurses to lead, promote health, and improve health outcomes across populations and the lifespan. Faculty and staff are committed to creating meaningful learning experiences that support professional growth, innovation, scholarship, and compassionate care. The college values interdisciplinary collaboration, community engagement, rural health initiatives, global learning opportunities, and partnerships that strengthen healthcare outcomes throughout Wisconsin and beyond. The Department of Nursing offers four degree programs: the traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Completion (BSNC), the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), and the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). All programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Faculty engage in high-impact teaching, scholarship, clinical practice, and service that support student success and advance the profession of nursing. Opportunities exist for faculty and students to collaborate in faculty-mentored scholarly projects, simulation and clinical learning experiences, intercultural immersion opportunities, community-engaged partnerships, and innovative healthcare initiatives. The university supports a culture of shared governance, lifelong learning, professional development, and inclusive excellence. Faculty benefit from strong institutional support for scholarship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and community partnerships. UW-Eau Claire is recognized for excellence in teaching, student-centered learning, and meaningful faculty-student collaboration. Consistently ranked among the top public regional universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report, UW–Eau Claire is known for strong academic programs, high-impact learning experiences, and exceptional value. Faculty and staff are deeply committed to teaching, scholarship, innovation, and community engagement. The university fosters a collaborative environment that supports interdisciplinary work, shared governance, professional development, and inclusive excellence. A hallmark of the UW–Eau Claire experience is the emphasis on faculty mentorship and undergraduate research, providing students with opportunities to engage in scholarly, creative, and professional projects alongside faculty mentors. Located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the university offers a vibrant campus community with strong regional partnerships, access to outdoor recreation and the arts, and a high quality of life. UW–Eau Claire graduates are recognized for leadership, critical thinking, and contributions to their professions and communities. Eau Claire offers the advantages of a vibrant regional community with strong healthcare, business, arts, and educational partnerships that support professional, scholarly, and community-engaged opportunities for faculty and students. Located in western Wisconsin at the confluence of the Eau Claire and Chippewa Rivers, the city combines a collaborative community atmosphere with a growing arts, culture, and outdoor recreation scene. With a population of approximately 67,500 and convenient access to the Minneapolis–St. Paul metropolitan area, approximately 90 miles west, Eau Claire offers a high quality of life with opportunities for year-round recreation, community events, and regional engagement. Residents enjoy extensive parks and trail systems, local festivals, performing arts, live music, and seasonal outdoor activities throughout all four seasons. The Eau Claire community values creativity, innovation, wellness, and civic engagement, making it an attractive place to live, work, and learn.

Requirements

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from an accredited nursing program, Ph.D. in Nursing, or doctorate in a related field with a master’s degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program. Candidates near completion of the doctoral degree may be considered, contingent upon degree completion by the appointment start date.
Unencumbered license as a registered nurse in the United States.
Eligibility for immediate licensure as a registered nurse in Wisconsin.
Current national certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC or FNP-C).
Eligibility to meet all clinical agency requirements, including health care provider CPR certification, required immunizations, and other agency-mandated verifications.
Satisfactory background check clearance in accordance with applicable state statutes and clinical agency requirements.
Clinical practice experience relevant to assigned teaching responsibilities.
Demonstrated potential for teaching, scholarship, and service consistent with expectations for a tenure-track appointment.
Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging through teaching, clinical practice, scholarship, service, and/or community engagement.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience in undergraduate and/or graduate nursing programs.
Professional clinical experience as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).
Experience teaching graduate nursing students in advanced practice nursing programs.
Experience with clinical placement, preceptor collaboration, or graduate nursing clinical education.
Evidence of scholarly activity, research, and/or professional dissemination.
Demonstrated ability to integrate technology to enhance teaching and learning.
Experience teaching in online, hybrid, simulation, and/or clinical learning environments.

Responsibilities

Teach courses consistent with programmatic and departmental needs
Collaborate with faculty colleagues in curriculum design, implementation, evaluation, and continuous quality improvement within Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)-accredited programs
Engage in scholarly activity and/or research consistent with expectations for a tenure-track appointment
Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students
Participate in student recruitment, engagement, retention, and success initiatives
Participate in university, college, department, and professional service activities consistent with shared governance expectations
Maintain clinical and professional expertise relevant to assigned teaching responsibilities
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with clinical and community partners
Pursue interdisciplinary teaching, scholarship, and community engagement opportunities as appropriate
Provide clinical supervision and evaluation of students in healthcare and community-based clinical settings
Teach and support student learning in simulation, laboratory, and clinical learning environments
Mentor and support graduate students in scholarly projects, evidence-based practice initiatives, and/or doctoral-level academic work consistent with program needs
Contribute to innovative academic, clinical, simulation, rural health, global learning, and community partnership initiatives