Assistant, Associate or Full Professor - Nursing

UWOSH University of Wisconsin Oshkosh; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh invites applications for tenure-track Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor positions in Nursing with an anticipated start date in Spring 2027. Candidates should be collaborative and dedicated to excellence in education, research, and service.

The School of Nursing and Health Professions seeks leaders who will contribute to nursing education and advanced practice nursing, with responsibilities in teaching, scholarship, and service across undergraduate and

Qualifications

• Five or more years of clinical nursing experience.
• Unencumbered license as a registered nurse and eligible for licensure in Wisconsin.
• Doctoral degree (PhD, DNP) appropriate to content area or near degree completion (final semester).
• If APN applicant, must be eligible for national certification and/or recertification.

Responsibilities

• Teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels in nursing.
• Engage in scholarship and publish findings.
• Provide department, campus and professional service.
• Rank will be determined upon review of qualifications.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

Nursing education

Education

PhD or DNP in content area

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

Position Title: Assistant, Associate or Full Professor - Nursing

Job Category: Faculty

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Assistant Professor

Job Duties:

The School of Nursing and Health Professions (SoNHP) at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh invites applications for tenure-track Assistant/Associate/Full Professor positions with anticipated start date in Spring 2027. To fill these faculty positions, we are seeking candidates who are collaborative, energetic, and have expertise in nursing education and/or advanced practice nursing (nurse practitioner). Responsibilities include teaching, scholarship, and service. Rank will be determined upon review of qualifications.

About Us:

Our mission in the School of Nursing and Health Professions empowers students, faculty and staff to advance physical and emotional well-being in all communities through education, research, and practice. By fostering critical thinking, ethical leadership, and evidence-based expertise, we prepare future professionals to lead with compassion, inclusiveness, and innovation in an ever-evolving world. You can find more information about the School of Nursing and Health Professions on our website here.

Join Us in Oshkosh, WI!

Oshkosh, Wisconsin offers an outstanding quality of life in a vibrant and welcoming community. Nestled along the shores of Lake Winnebago and the Fox River, Oshkosh combines nature with city living. The city also hosts world-renowned events such as EAA AirVenture, the world’s largest aviation gathering. Oshkosh is conveniently located about 90 minutes from Milwaukee and Madison, and just 45 minutes from Green Bay, offering easy access to major cities while retaining the convenience of a smaller community. You can find more information about Oshkosh, WI on the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce website here.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Scholarship
• Perform campus, community, and professional service
• Teaching Department: School of Nursing and Health Professions

Compensation:

Competitive, commensurate with experience

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program associated with a regionally accredited institution of higher education
• Doctoral degree (PhD, DNP) appropriate to content area or near degree completion (final semester)
• If advanced practice nurse practitioner applicant, must be eligible for national certification in advanced practice and/or recertification eligible with ANCC or AANP.
• Unencumbered license as a registered nurse and/or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and eligible for licensure in the state of Wisconsin
• Five or more years of clinical nursing experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Undergraduate and Graduate level teaching experience
• Distance/online teaching experience
• Evidence of scholarship and service

Work Authorization

Unless otherwise indicated in the job posting, the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. UW Oshkosh is not an e-verify employer; therefore, STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.

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