Nursing Clinical Faculty

University of Wisconsin-Madison; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UW–Madison School of Nursing invites applications for Clinical Faculty to join our Academic Staff. This full-time, 9-month, in-person position focuses on teaching and mentoring nursing students across traditional, accelerated, and BSN completion tracks, with potential graduate teaching assignments based on need.

Responsibilities include delivering clinical instruction in diverse healthcare settings, aligning with course objectives and clinical hours, and contributing to innovative,

Responsibilities

• Teach in baccalaureate, accelerated, traditional and DNP/PhD programs.
• Deliver clinical instruction ensuring students meet required clinical hours.

Job description

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Clinical Instructor

Job Summary:

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 traditional and accelerated 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 a variety of populations across health care settings. 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% FTE. This is a C-basis (9-month) position. This position requires most work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus or clinical work location.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Department: School of Nursing, Faculty Affairs, Instructional Academic Staff

For over 100 years, the University of Wisconsin-Madison's School of Nursing 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 aim to make discoveries, enhance systems, and advance health and health equity for Wisconsin and beyond.

The UW-Madison School of Nursing ranks first in Wisconsin and 19th nationally according to U.S. News and World Report. Additionally, UW-Madison ranks among the top 12 U.S. public universities and surpasses $1 billion in annual research expenditures. At the heart of UW-Madison is the Wisconsin Idea - a guiding principle that education should influence people's lives beyond the boundaries of the classroom.

Our home, Signe Skott Cooper Hall, showcases the power, impact, and future of nursing with high fidelity simulation labs, 25 research suites, an active-learning classroom complex, exercise spaces, self-care rooms, and an accessible auditorium. Our School is in the heart of Madison, near Lake Mendota, and the Lakeshore Nature Preserve that serves as home to many migratory birds such as sandhill cranes, frequent visitors to our courtyard. Often voted one of the best places to live in the U.S., Madison blends green spaces and urban areas; outdoor recreation and vibrant city life; stimulating cultural offerings and lively festivals.

From our world-class facilities and research opportunities to our commitment to health and culture of wellness for all, we encourage collaboration, innovation, and growth for everyone at our School.

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 required 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 required upon hire.

Essential Responsibilities:

Teach in baccalaureate (accelerated, traditional, and AD to BSN completion), and DNP or PhD programs based on school/program needs.

Teach using accepted course descriptions, course objectives, and content delivery approaches including assuring students meet expectations for required clinical hours