Teaching Assistant Professor of Nursing

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Position Title:

Teaching Assistant Professor of Nursing

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Teaching Assistant Professor

Job Duties:

This is a full-time, academic year (9 month), in-person teaching academic staff position in nursing. The position is primarily responsible for teaching academic courses for nursing students enrolled in the UWSP RN to BSN Completion program and the University of Wisconsin Collaborative online program. Excellence in teaching, professional development, and service are required for retention and promotion. The successful candidate will also participate in activities related to: maintaining Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accreditation; working collaboratively with partners; engaging in assessment; pursuing curricular improvements; advising nursing students and preparing academic plans. Additional responsibilities of this position include engaging in Nursing Program and School of Health Sciences and Wellness and university activities, participating in student recruitment efforts, and maintaining RN licensure and appropriate membership in progressional organizations.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with department faculty and staff to develop teaching strategies relevant to the discipline

• Develops and designs curriculum and instructional material relevant to a course of instruction

• Contributes to the development of teaching and learning scholarly work including publications and presentations

• Contributes to the strategic development of curriculum and academic content through various mediums to ensure the integrity of the educational mission of the work unit

• Advises students on academic and career direction within a specific field of study

• Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including assessment of student performance

• May supervise student employees involved in development or delivery of instruction

Department:

School of Health Sciences and Wellness

Compensation:

$58,000 annually minimum, based on qualifications and experience

Required Qualifications:

• Registered nurse license in the State of Wisconsin or eligible to obtain Wisconsin nursing license by November 1, 2025

• Doctorate of Nurse Practice (DNP) or Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Higher education teaching experiences in nursing

• Online teaching experience

• Minimum of 3 years working as an RN in a clinical setting

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

• Attentive to detail and strong record-keeping and data management skills
• Demonstrated use of technology

Terms of Employment

This is a instructional academic staff teaching position. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience

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 the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

How to Apply:

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 11/09/2025 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:

• Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae

• Unofficial Transcripts

(Official Transcripts may be required of finalist)

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply three (3) professional references/one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor. Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Contact Information:

For additional information regarding the position, please call or email:

Lorraine Zoromski, Position Contact, Search and Screen Committee

Email:

If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email:

Human Resources

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Special Notes:

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An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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