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Nursing Clinical Faculty

University of Wisconsin Madison
life insurance, paid time off
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
21 North Park Street (Show on map)
Jan 23, 2026
Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Jobs Hub to apply through the internal application process. 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 accelerated and traditional 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 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 full-time, 100%. This is an A-basis (12-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 100 years, the University of Wisconsin-Madison's School of Nursing (SoN) 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 make discoveries, enhance systems, and advance health and health equity for Wisconsin and beyond. 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. Key Job Responsibilities: Teach primarily in baccalaureate (accelerated, traditional, and AD to BSN completion) programs, but qualified applicants may also be assigned to teach courses in the DNP or PhD programs based on school/program needs. Teach in experiential courses (clinical), active learning classrooms, and simulated clinical learning environments using accepted course descriptions and course objectives. Assure students meet expectations for required clinical hours if assigned to teach clinical courses. Utilize best pedagogical practices (e.g. active learning) to engage students in learning. Collaborate with other faculty on curriculum, course planning, and assessment at the graduate and undergraduate levels. 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 $100,833. Actual salary will be negotiated based on experience and qualifications. This is an A-basis (12-month) position. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, 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: Three or more years of professional experience in a health care setting as a registered nurse (RN), advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) or Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong interest in and commitment to the teaching mission of the School of Nursing. Experience with clinical instruction, active learning, competency-based education, simulation, and inter-professional education is desirable. Individuals with certification as advanced practice registered nurses, clinical nurse specialists, or as nurse educators are highly encouraged to apply, however, certification is not required. Preferred Qualifications: One or more years of experience in teaching at undergraduate or graduate levels in nursing, or in professional staff development in a healthcare setting Required Licenses/Certifications: RN - Registered Nurse - Wisconsin State Licensure or eligible for licensure in Wisconsin Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Board Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) Required Education: Master's Degree in Nursing Preferred Education: Terminal Degree - Doctoral degree (Doctor of Nursing Practice, PhD, or other doctoral degree) or a degree at least one level above the level of instruction. How to Apply: To begin the application process, click the "Apply" button. Please upload the following documents: Resume 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. The application deadline is 11:59 pm on February 8, 2026. 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 appointment. Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles of Clinical Instructor, Clinical Assistant Professor, and Clinical Associate Professor. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.Appointments for candidates prepared at the Masters level will be at the rank of Clinical Instructor. Appointments for candidates prepared at the doctoral level will typically be at the Clinical Assistant Professor rank depending on prior teaching experience. Contact Information: Danyell Chupp, dchupp@wisc.edu, 608-263-5372 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. To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you. Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). 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