Nursing Clinical Faculty (Pediatrics)

UW–Madison School of Nursing; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 82,000 - 101,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wisconsin Retirement System

Job summary

UW–Madison School of Nursing invites applications for Clinical Faculty to teach didactic and experiential courses across DNP, baccalaureate, and potentially PhD programs. The role focuses on preparing students for professional nursing careers with a strong emphasis on didactic and clinical instruction.

We seek candidates with teaching experience in nursing, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner certification, and a commitment to equity and excellence in education.

Qualifications

• One or more years of teaching experience at undergraduate or graduate levels in nursing or professional staff development across healthcare settings.
• One or more years of professional experience and certification as a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care.

Responsibilities

• Teach in DNP, baccalaureate, or PhD programs according to school needs.
• Ensure students meet expected clinical hours when teaching clinical courses.
• Use active learning, simulated learning, and clinical experiences in instruction.
• Collaborate on curriculum and course planning at graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Participate in School meetings, faculty development, and mission-driven activities.
• Contribute to scholarly activities and academic-practice partnerships to enhance student learning.
• Support a climate of excellence within the School of Nursing.

Skills

Teaching experience

CPNP-PC Certified

Clinical nursing

Education

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Job description

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Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Clinical Associate Professor

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 the Doctor of Nursing Practice and baccalaureate programs and will be assigned to teach didactic and experiential (clinical) courses and may provide instruction in simulated care environments. Depending on expertise, qualifications, and program needs, it is also possible to be assigned to teach in undergraduate or PhD programs. 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 part-time, 60% to 80% FTE. This is a C- basis (9-month) position. This position requires most work to be performed in-person, onsite, or at a designated campus or clinical work location.

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 eighth 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 equity and culture of wellness, we encourage collaboration, innovation, and growth for everyone at out 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 DNP programs and baccalaureate (accelerated, traditional, and AD to BSN completion) 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 if assigned to teach clinical courses.
• Teach using strategies to include active learning, simulated experiential learning, and clinical experiential learning across health care settings as required by course assignments.
• Collaborate with other faculty on curriculum and course planning at the graduate and undergraduate levels, using concept-based and competency-based teaching and learning assessment strategies.
• 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.

Compensation

The minimum starting salary for this position is $91,400. Actual salary will be negotiated based on experience and qualifications. This is a C- basis (9-month) position. This is a part-time position, which means actual salary earned will be prorated based on FTE (full-time status). For example, at 60% FTE, the person hired can expect to receive 60% of the advertised salary.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous sick leave, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf.

Required Qualifications

• One or more years of experience in teaching at undergraduate or graduate levels in nursing, or in professional staff development across healthcare settings; and
• One or more years of professional experience and certification as a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with clinical instruction, active learning, competency or concept-based teaching, simulation, and inter-professional education is preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• CPNP-PC: Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care
• APNP or APRN - Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
• RN: Registered Nurse - Wisconsin State Licensure or eligible for licensure in Wisconsin or eligible for licensure in Wisconsin

Required Education

• Doctor of Nursing Practice

Contact Information

Danyell Chupp, [e-mail], 608-263-5273

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1: See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Institutional Statement on Diversity

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.

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