Clinical Instructor​/Clinical Assistant Professor - Nursing

Position Title

Clinical Instructor/Clinical Assistant Professor - Nursing

Milwaukee, WI

Academic Staff

Terminal (Fixed Term)

Clinical Instructor

The Clinical Instructor/Clinical Assistant Professor position within the School of Nursing may teach courses in the classroom, clinical (hospital and long‑term care), community settings, health assessment clinical, and/or clinical laboratory for the School of Nursing at the University of Wisconsin‑Milwaukee, and/or University of Wisconsin‑Parkside (Racine/Kenosha) and may include locations in classroom (in‑person or virtual), clinical and community settings in southeastern WI.

Opportunities exist for instructors across multiple clinical programs, including Undergraduate, Direct‑entry Master’s and Doctor of Nursing Practice. The position will involve teaching, assessment, curriculum development, and clinical supervision across assigned courses.

Work will be performed primarily on the UW‑Milwaukee or UW‑Parkside campuses.

Target start date:
August 24, 2026.

The target hiring range for this part‑time position is $54,000 - $56,500 on a 9‑month basis at 100%. Salary will be prorated based on the appointment length and FTE. Final salary offer will be contingent upon degree and the knowledge, skills, and abilities demonstrated throughout the selection process.

• Enrolled in, or completion of, a Master of Nursing or Doctoral Nursing degree program
• Current unencumbered registered nurse (RN) license in WI or ability to become licensed as RN in WI. The RN license must be valid by August 1, 2026.
• Evidence of at least one year of clinical practice experience in nursing

• Preferred 50% completion of Master of Nursing degree, or equivalent progression through a doctoral nursing program
• Master of Nursing degree
• Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) degree and/or PhD in a related field
• Evidence of at least two years of clinical practice experience in nursing, ideally within the last five years
• Clinical and/or theory teaching experience in a nursing program
• Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
• Advanced practice registered nurse, nurse practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist

• Medical/Surgical
• ICU/Emergency
• Intermediate/Progressive/Step‑Down
• Pediatrics
• Orthopedic
• Care of ventilated patients
• Cardiac
• Maternal and infant nursing
• OB

• Long‑Term Care, Memory Care, Rehabilitation Units, and/or Skilled Nursing Facilities
• Population/Community health
• Health Care Systems
• Gerontology
• Mental Health
• Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
• Psychomotor skills and simulation

Pursuant to university policy, UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.