Clinical Instructor​/Clinical Assistant Professor - Nursing

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Clinical Instructor/Clinical Assistant Professor - Nursing

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Terminal (Fixed Term)

Clinical Instructor

UWM is a Carnegie R1 institution with strong community engagement and an access mission. Our institution has a deep commitment to the success of all students, particularly those who have been historically underrepresented in higher education.

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. We are specifically seeking candidates with expertise in the following areas:

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

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

The target start date for the position is August 24, 2026.

Department:
The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee College of Health Professions & Sciences offers a wide array of health-related academic programs in biomedical sciences, global health, health care administration, nursing, the rehabilitation sciences, and sustainable peace building serving 2300+ students. The faculty and staff in these areas are training our graduates for high-demand careers. Many of our degree programs are nationally recognized and ranked and have achieved the highest accreditation possible.

The academic quality of our programs is excellent, and through our outreach and e-Learning programs, we have extended access to our educational resources to distant locations. Our interdisciplinary collaborations continue to expand, which has enabled us to establish a distinguished presence on campus and become an engine for innovation for southeastern Wisconsin. Through research, our faculty, staff, and students continue to break new ground and pioneer investigations that are helping advance discoveries critical to the healthcare professions and sciences.

We are proudly dedicated to serving our community through fruitful partnership with many organizations, alumni, and friends.

UWM School of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science (BS), Master of Nursing (MN), Master of Sustainable Peace building (MSP), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree programs. UW-Milwaukee offers the BS in Nursing at UWM and UW-Parkside through a consortial partnership. Students are placed in clinical sites throughout southeastern Wisconsin in proximity to each campus location.

Compensation:
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…