Nursing Clinical Faculty (Adult Gerontology Acute Care)

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Job Category:Academic Staff
Employment Type:Regular
Job Profile:Clinical Assistant 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 program and will be assigned to teach didactic and experiential (clinical) courses in acute care 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, 20% 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.
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 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 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 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 in hospitals or other 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 20% FTE, the person hired can expect to receive 20% of the advertised salary.
Required Qualifications:
One or more years of experience in teaching at undergraduate or graduate levels in nursing, or in professional staff development in acute care settings; and
One or more years of professional experience and certification as a DNP-Acute Care Advanced Practice Nurse and licensure in Wisconsin (or eligibility) as an Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong interest in and commitment to the teaching mission of the School of Nursing.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with clinical instruction, active learning, competency or concept-based teaching, simulation, and inter-professional education is preferred.
Required Licenses/Certifications:
ACNP - Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
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
How to Apply:
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Letter of Qualifications
Applicants should attach a letter of qualifications and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process.
The search committee will review all application materials after the posted deadline. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.
Applications must be received by 11:59pm on the application deadline to ensure consideration.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appoi

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