Official Title: |
Associate/Full Professor , College of Nursing |
Business Title: |
Associate/Full Professor, College of Nursing |
Employment Class: |
Faculty |
FTE: |
1.0 (Academic Year Position) |
Compensation: |
Commensurate with qualifications and experience |
FLSA Status: |
Exempt |
Terms of Employment: |
Tenure-track |
Position Summary: |
The College of Nursing at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh invites applications for the tenure/tenure-track faculty Associate or Full Professor position with a starting date in the position of August 2025. We are seeking candidates who meet the eligibility requirements for the Dean Emerita Rosemary Smith Endowed Professorship.
Dean Emerita Rosemary Smith served as Dean of the College of Nursing from 2004-2015. During her tenure at UW Oshkosh, she was a national leader in the profession of nursing, a nurse scholar, professor, visionary leader, and powerful nursing advocate. In her 38 years with UW Oshkosh, she served as the Undergraduate Director, Graduate Director, and Dean. The Dean Emerita Rosemary Smith Endowed Professorship provides the awarded faculty member with funding for research initiatives for the first 5 years of employment.
The awardee will possess the ability to: fulfill the responsibilities of the faculty role within nursing, contribute to the advancement of nursing science through research and scholarship, teach and advise students, participate in the development and evaluation of nursing curricula, and engage in community and professional organizations and activities.
About Us: This tenure/tenure-track faculty Associate or Full Professor position will include funding for an eligible individual through the Dean Emerita Rosemary Smith Endowed Professorship, and will support the campus mission of a research-enhanced university and the College’s mission to empower students and faculty to meet the healthcare needs of a dynamic and diverse society through research, education, strategic partnerships, and clinical practice. We are a nationally ranked nursing program recognized as one of the top 100 public nursing schools in the nation for 2022 by Nursing Schools Almanac.
UW Oshkosh provides a competitive benefits package for all benefit-eligible positions. Click here for more details. |
Responsibilities |
Work collaboratively with Administrators in the pre and post licensure nursing programs to teach, develop, implement, refine, revise, and/or evaluate nursing student curriculum and policies. Maintain scholarship and service activities appropriate for rank.
- Promotes mission, vision, values, and strategic goals of the University and the College of Nursing.
- Manages classes and learning environments, selects appropriate materials to support curriculum and provides constructive feedback to students.
- Delivers effective instruction using technology and a variety of techniques in a manner appropriate to the course objectives.
- Assesses student learning, designs assessments that measure student growth, aligns assessment with learning opportunities.
- Promotes continual improvement as part of the cycle of teaching and learning develops and revises curriculum and instructional materials as needed.
- Participate in processes related to recruitment, selection, admission, advising, and progression of students consistent with College of Nursing and University admission policies, option assessment, and accreditation processes.
- Pursues professional development, contributes to academic discipline through research, presentations, and publications.
- Participates in program resource development, including simulation and obtaining intramural and extramural program support.
- Participate in service through appropriate discipline-specific organizations, educational organizations, statewide boards/ committees, or community activities.
- Serve on University and College committees as needed and as indicated in College of Nursing bylaws.
- Represent the University and the College of Nursing at professional activities at local, state, national, and international levels.
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Qualifications |
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Required: |
- Doctorate in nursing or in a nursing-related discipline from an accredited nursing program associated with a regionally accredited institution of higher education
- Demonstrated evidence of a consistent research trajectory with successful funding and a track record of scholarship and service
- Eligible for or currently licensed to practice nursing in the state of Wisconsin or able to obtain licensure by the start of appointment.
- Eligible for the rank of associate or full professor at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh
- Certification by the National Board of Certification and recertification eligible for nursing area of expertise as applicable
- 5 years of college level teaching experience by the start of appointment
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
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Preferred: |
- Expertise in the field of gerontological nursing and/or public health nursing
- Experience with interdisciplinary collaboration
- Experience with technology to promote wellness (e.g., smart devices, telehealth, VR, AI technologies)
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To Apply: |
Applicants must submit the following documents using the online application:
- Letter detailing accomplishments that meet the criteria for the Professorship
- Curriculum Vitae
- Copy of Transcripts (Official Transcripts required within 30 days of hire)
- Contact information for 3 professional references
- Document with each of the following:
- Evidence of a research trajectory that demonstrates a focused area of scholarship
- Evidence of peer-reviewed, data-based publications in reputable journals
- Evidence of the ability to serve as an ambassador for the College of Nursing
For questions regarding your application and additional options to apply, contact Human Resources at recruitment@uwosh.edu or 920-424-1166.
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Application Deadline: |
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by the end of the day on Thursday, January 16th, 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 application materials may not receive consideration.
If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
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Legal Notices: |
AA/EO Statement The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (UWO) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. We strongly encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans to apply. UWO, in compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Work Authorization The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.
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