Department of Nursing
Probationary tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor or above, depending on experience, education, and scholarship are available. Two positions are currently available beginning in the academic year 2008-2009, and an additional five positions have also become available (as of 1/22/08) due to the recent acquisition of additional funds to expand the nursing program. These positions are 9 month appointments. Summer appointments may be available.
The College of Nursing and Health Sciences offers CCNE accredited BSN and MSN programs to over 800 students. We offer a traditional BSN program in Eau Claire and Marshfield, WI. We have faculty at both sites, and the classrooms are connected by live, interactive video. In addition, we collaborate in a statewide RN/BSN program, and provide both distance and onsite RN/BSN/MSN programming. At the graduate level, students select Adult or Family Specialization and role preparation in one of the following areas: nursing education, nursing administration, and advanced clinical practice (preparation for certification as nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist). As an integral part of a liberal arts-based, comprehensive university, our nursing programs support collaborative relationships among faculty and students in the College, within the University, and in both professional and practice communities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The available faculty positions include teaching in classroom and clinical settings using on-site and distance education strategies. In addition to teaching, these faculty roles include scholarship, service, and advising. Faculty have the opportunity to work with students on research through the UW-Eau Claire faculty-student collaboration program. Nursing faculty foster student-centered learning communities in undergraduate and graduate programs and participate in a strong shared governance model at the University and UW system levels. Applicants will be expected to:
- Teach courses in the Department of Nursing as assigned.
- Participate in research and scholarly activities.
- Provide academic advising to students as assigned.
- Engage in service to the University and community.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s Degree in Nursing required. Substantial progress toward a doctorate required. For tenure, earned doctorate must be completed prior to the academic year in which tenure is considered.
- Current RN licensure in the United States and eligibility for RN licensure in Wisconsin required.
- Teaching ability in both classroom and on-site undergraduate clinical settings is required.
- Demonstrated record of professional experience, teaching, scholarship, publication, and earned doctorate are required for the rank of Associate Professor. Potential for establishing this record and substantial course work in doctoral program is required for the rank of Assistant Professor.
- Expertise preferred in at least one of the following areas: Leadership and Management, Psych/Mental Health, Maternal/Child Health, Family or Adult Nurse Practitioner. National certification required for Nurse Practitioner and considered an asset for other positions.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
To apply, send letter of application, copies of transcripts, curriculum vita, and contact information for three references. The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Send application materials to:
Lois Taft, DNSc, RN
Co-Chair of the Nursing Search and Screen Committee
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
105 Garfield Ave.
Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004
Phone: 715-836-4911
Fax 715-836-4319
e-mail: taftlb@uwec.edu
DEADLINE: To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by January 7, 2008. However, screening will continue until the positions are filled.
UW-Eau Claire is an AA/EEO employer dedicated to enhancing diversity.
Posted 10/19/07
Updated 3/24/08--Addl 5 positions available due to recent acquisition of additional funding to expand the nursing program
