Department of Nursing
Probationary tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor or above, depending on experience, education, and scholarship are available to begin in January or August 2009. 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 700 students. The nursing department offers a traditional BSN program in Eau Claire and Marshfield, WI. In addition, the department offers an accelerated second degree program, a statewide collaborative BSN completion program, and an MSN program. At the graduate level students select specialization (adult or family) and role preparation (education, administration, or advanced clinical practice: nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist). A Doctor of Nursing Practice is in the planning stage. The department is comprised of over 40 full time faculty located at both the Eau Claire and Marshfield sites. Classrooms are connected by live, interactive video. Both distance and on-site programming is provided in the BSN, BSN completion and MSN programs. As an integral part of a liberal arts-based, comprehensive university, the nursing programs support collaborative relationships among faculty and students in the College, within the University, and in professional and practice communities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The faculty positions include teaching in classroom and clinical settings, using on-site and distance education strategies, and engaging in scholarship, service and advising. Excellent opportunities for research, leadership, clinical practice and professional development are available. Faculty and students learn from each other through learning communities in education, clinical practice and global issues. Engaged teams of students and faculty conduct research through the University student-faculty collaborative research program. Faculty and staff at the University foster student-centered learning, leadership skill development and a strong shared governance model. Expertise is sought in the following areas: Psych/Mental Health, Leadership/Management, Acute Care, Advanced Clinical Practice with Nurse Practitioner Certification. Summer appointments may be available. 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.
- Earned doctorate or substantial progress toward a doctorate; for tenure consideration, doctorate must be completed by the end of the 4th year of full time employment.
- Current RN licensure in the United States and eligibility for RN licensure in Wisconsin required.
- Teaching ability in both classroom and on-site 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 are required for the rank of Assistant Professor.
- Expertise is sought in the following areas: Psych/Mental Health, Leadership/Management, Acute Care, Advanced Clinical Practice with Nurse Practitioner Certification.
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. Original graduate school transcripts are necessary at time of appointment. A criminal background check is required prior to employment. Send application materials to:
Susan Moch, PhD, RN
Chair of the Nursing Search Committee
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
105 Garfield Ave.
Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004
Phone: 715-836-4889
Fax 715-836-4319
e-mail: smoch@uwec.edu
DEADLINE: Completed applications will be reviewed beginning November 15, 2008. However, screening will continue until the positions are filled.
UW-Eau Claire is an AA/EEO employer dedicated to enhancing diversity.
Posted 10/20/08
