Tenure Track Nursing Faculty Open Rank – RISE THRIVE
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Job Location:
Madison, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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FacultyEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Assistant ProfessorJob Summary:
This position is part of the Wisconsin Research Innovation and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Initiative. Through accelerated and strategic faculty hiring research infrastructure enhancement interdisciplinary collaboration and increased student and educational opportunities RISE addresses complex societal challenges of importance to the state nation and world. Building on UWMadisons strengths RISE expands the Universitys successful track record of connecting with communities and industry on collaborative solutions.
Over the next three academic years UWMadison will substantially increase current hiring levels bringing 150 new RISE faculty to campus. Candidates hired through RISE will join a community of scholars working across disciplines schools and colleges on research teaching and outreach endeavors. The community will engage regularly in venues such as seminar series and colloquia to ongoing projects and identify opportunities to work together. The University will support the community facilitating access to research infrastructure and funding to support broad and rich collaboration.
Further information regarding RISE can be found at: which stands for Transforming Healthspan through Research Innovation and Education is set to harness and grow the universitys reputation as a global powerhouse in interdisciplinary health research translating both medical discoveries and innovative social science approaches into tangibly healthier lives for Wisconsinites and people and communities around the world.
The School of Nursing at the University of WisconsinMadison is seeking a productive nurse scientist to join our tenure track faculty as part of the RISE-THRIVE initiative. The successful candidate will join a vibrant and collaborative group of scientists and scholars conducting innovative and impactful research aimed at improving health care services and individual and population health across the lifespan. We seek a candidate who will develop and maintain robust externally funded research programs. Qualified applicants will have a program of research focused in one of the following areas:
healthspan across the aging continuum;
social behavioral psychological or environmental determinants of healthspan; or
use of technology to support health and aging.
Faculty will be encouraged to collaborate with others across campus who join the university as part of the RISE-THRIVE initiative including within the School of Nursing and the College of Engineering School of Medicine and Public Health School of Pharmacy School of Veterinary Medicine College of Agricultural and Life Sciences College of Letters and Science School of Human Ecology School of Education and Law School.
The successful candidate for this position will also teach courses aligned with their expertise inBaccalaureate Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and PhD programs and will mentor undergraduate honors and graduate students in research and scholarship. Service to the school university and profession are expectations of tenure track faculty.
School of Nursing faculty are expected to work onsite with remote work flexibility. It is anticipated that this position requires work to be performed in-person onsite at designated campus work locations when necessary or at other locations or using remote work technology as needed or preferred.
Key Job Responsibilities:
RISE faculty will participate in interdisciplinary and collaborative efforts with other departments schools and colleges. Tenure-track faculty at the University of WisconsinMadison School of Nursing conduct research teach courses mentor students and contribute to school university community and professional activities through academic citizenship service and leadership.
RESEARCH RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain a collaborative innovative robust and highly visible research program that entails conceptualizing designing and conducting research studies; managing research staff; following all research compliance policies; disseminating research results; and seeking extramural funding. Research programs should be consistent with national priorities for extramural funding.
TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses aligned with their expertise at Baccalaureate and/or graduate levels. Teaching may include co-teaching in active learning environments and interprofessional education with health sciences students and faculty. Teaching may include face-to-face blended and online delivery.
Research mentoring of undergraduate honors students PhD students and postdoctoral trainees/fellows is expected.
SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will be expected to actively contribute to school university community and professional committees and other activities through academic service.
Department:
School of Nursing Tenure System Faculty
For 100 years the University of WisconsinMadisons 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 UWMadison School of Nursing ranks first in Wisconsin and eighth nationally according to U.S. News and World Report. Additionally UWMadison ranks among the top 12 U.S. public universities and surpasses $1 billion in annual research expenditures. At the heart of UWMadison is the Wisconsin Ideaa guiding principle that education should influence peoples 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 equityand culture of wellness we encourage collaboration innovation and growth for everyone at our School.
As part of the UWMadison 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.
Official transcripts will be upon hire.
Compensation:
Negotiable 9-month (C-basis) / full-time (100%) / ongoing / renewable
Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications. 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 Qualifications: Well-qualified applicants must show evidence of the following: Research training or experience in conducting health-related research projects Potential for developing an outstanding scholarly research program A record of research dissemination through publications and/or presentations Potential for securing extramural grant funding Knowledge and/or emerging skills to teach and mentor at undergraduate or graduate levels in nursing or health-related field Potential for contributions to the outreach and service missions of the School of Nursing Ability to work effectively within a diverse community and commitment to promoting a climate of belonging within our campus and associated communities For appointment at the rank of Associate or full Professor a substantially nationally recognized record of research publication teaching and service meeting UWMadison and School of Nursing tenure standards is required. The successful candidate will be required to have or be eligible for Wisconsin RN licensure on or before the first day of employment. PhD earned research doctorate (PhD or equivalent) in Nursing or related field . If earned research doctorate is not in nursing a graduate degree in nursing is . To begin the application process click the Apply button. A complete application will include the following: 1. Cover letter 2. Current curriculum vitae 3. Research program statement (2 pages) 4. Teaching philosophy statement (1 page) 5. One (1) representative data-based peer-reviewed publication You will be asked to provide the names and contact information of three (3) references. For those who advance in the process references will be contacted to provide letters of recommendation. Candidates will be notified prior to contacting references. Failure to submit complete application materials may result in ineligibility for consideration for this position. 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. To ensure consideration complete applications must be received by 11:59pm on November 16 2025. The position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled. Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1: See RELAYSERVICE for further information. 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 is an Equal OpportunityEmployer. 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 backgroundsand 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 accommodationfor 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 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.Education:
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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.
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Key Skills
- Nurse Management
- Patient Care
- Hospital Experience
- Employee Evaluation
- Acute Care
- Healthcare Management
- Management Experience
- Primary Care Experience
- Conflict Management
- Nursing
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
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