Assistant Teaching Professor - Nursing

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Assistant Teaching Professor – Nursing Job Category:
Academic Staff

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Regular Job Profile:
Teaching Assistant Professor Job Duties

The College of Health, Education and Social Welfare at the University of Wisconsin‑Green Bay seeks applicants for an Assistant Teaching Professor position in Nursing & Health Studies. The successful applicant will contribute to an academic unit that embraces a team‑based approach and innovative teaching methods to develop students who can think critically while delivering high quality care. This position will be responsible for enhancing UW‑Green Bay’s mission‑driven inclusive teaching efforts and creating and maintaining an educational environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates those with diverse identities, beliefs, and cultural backgrounds.

• Teach courses in didactic, skills/simulation, and clinical.
• Advise and mentor students on academic and career direction within a specific field of study.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with acute and long‑term care healthcare clinical sites.
• Contribute to the ongoing programmatic development of the Nursing & Health Studies programs.
• Facilitate optimal learning through integration of technology and utilization of appropriate delivery methods.
• Implement inclusive instructional strategies to increase support for students from underrepresented and first‑generation backgrounds at UW Green Bay.

August 24, 2026

Nursing and Health Studies

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

• Earned Master’s Degree in Nursing, from an accredited institution prior to start date. Individuals enrolled in an MSN program and completing the final program requirements may be considered.
• 2 years of recent nursing experience.
• Unencumbered Wisconsin Nursing license at time of hire.
• Working knowledge of PC software in a Windows environment.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching.

• Teaching experience, preferably in nursing.
• Recent clinical nursing experience with preference given for experience in medical‑surgical, maternity, pediatrics, or critical care.

The home campus of this position is Green Bay, and the successful candidate may occasionally be required to teach a course or work at the Sheboygan or Manitowoc Campus based on operational needs. The position is a full‑time, 9‑month, non‑tenure track academic year, Instructional Academic Staff appointment. A pre‑employment education check will be conducted on the finalist(s). A criminal conviction investigation will also be conducted.

The University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record under the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act.

Unencumbered Wisconsin Nursing License or ability to obtain a Wisconsin Nursing License at the time of employment is required. The University 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.

The University of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, accident insurance, flexible spending, health savings accounts, and retirement contributions under the Wisconsin Retirement System. Employees receive paid leave benefits and vacation time based on years of service.

All final candidates will be asked to provide references and will be questioned about any employee misconduct, sexual violence or sexual harassment during the interview process. Reference checks will also cover these topics.

The University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies.