Nursing: Clinical Instructor

POSITION: 
The Department of Nursing is recruiting for Instructional Academic Staff positions at the Eau Claire campus. Multiple positions are available. Appointments range from 4.5 months (1 semester) to 9 months (2 semesters). Interdisciplinary teaching and scholarship opportunities are readily available and supported by the university. Collaborative community exchanges, cultural immersion programs and global awareness initiatives are well-established at the university, and new, innovative partnerships are supported through the university's strategic plan and community agencies. Faculty and staff at the University foster student-centered learning, leadership skill development, and a strong shared governance model. There are excellent opportunities for clinical and professional development, leadership, and research. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Master's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program
• Unencumbered license as a registered nurse in the United States
• Eligible for immediate licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Wisconsin.
• Eligible for health care provider CPR certification, up-to-date immunizations, and other verifications required by clinical agencies
• Satisfactory background study clearance as required by state statutes   
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to the core values of equity, diversity, and inclusivity.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• DNP from an accredited nursing program or Ph.D. in nursing; or doctorate in a related field with a Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program
• Teaching experience in undergraduate or graduate programs
• Professional nursing clinical experience
• Skills/ability to integrate technology to enhance learning and teaching.

DUTIES: 
The instructor role includes traditional classroom, clinical, and/or online teaching/learning as well as other innovations in inter-professional education, cross-disciplinary initiatives, community collaborations, and distance education processes; other possible instructor duties include performing research/scholarly activities, engaging in service, advising, and participating in university faculty governance through service on department, college, and university committees.

COLLEGE & DEPARTMENT:

College

Join an institution built on a foundation of excellence, liberal education, and inclusivity. The College of Nursing and Health Sciences (CNHS) fosters the transformation of individuals at the undergraduate and graduate levels into leaders in professional nursing practice, education, and scholarship. We value excellence in education, experiential learning, leadership, life-long learning, practice, and scholarship; diversity and eliminating barriers to participation; integrity; innovation; social responsibility inclusive to a positive influence on health, respect, social justice, accountability, and sustainability; finally, health and quality of life. In doing so, we endeavor to transform the lives of our students, the practice of our profession, and the health of all we serve.

As part of the college, you become a member of two communities and gain partnerships with the premier healthcare providers in the state of Wisconsin. The college is comprised of the Department of Nursing with two site locations: Eau Claire, WI located on the UW-Eau Claire campus, and Marshfield, WI located within the prestigious Marshfield Clinic. In addition to Marshfield Clinic, UW-Eau Claire the College of Nursing has partnerships in place with world acclaimed Mayo Clinic Health System. 

Department

The Department of Nursing offers four degree programs: traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Bachelor of Science in Nursing Completion (BSNC), Master of Science in Nursing Education (MSN), and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). UW-Eau Claire is the only public university in northwestern Wisconsin that offers a baccalaureate nursing degree. All programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

As a department, we believe high-impact educational experiences, scholarship, and service to our communities enhance the personal and professional growth of students and faculty. We embrace equity, diversity, and inclusivity in our professional and personal lives. Faculty can develop their own student intercultural immersion experiences. Current faculty-led domestic intercultural immersion experiences include working with migrant farm workers in western Wisconsin, the Somali population in northern Wisconsin, and clinical work with the Lakota Sioux nation in South Dakota. Scholarship and research are supported at the college and university levels. Undergraduate students can collaborate with faculty on faculty-mentored scholarly projects through the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. 

For more information about CONHS, please visit: https://www.uwec.edu/academics/college-nursing-health-sciences/

UNIVERSITY & EAU CLAIRE COMMUNITY:

UW-Eau Claire
Become a part of a campus that truly cares about you in every way. From the faculty in the classrooms to the staff around campus, when you become a Blugold you become part of the family.

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is consistently rated among the top 10 public Midwestern universities and recognized nationally for quality academics and high return on investment (U.S. News). Among our ranks are celebrated scholars and award winners, people who are passionate about their intellectual pursuits, critical thinkers and innovators deeply committed to interacting with and improving the world around us.

Our campus provides a beautiful setting for living and learning. Our faculty and staff provide instruction, inspiration and the kind of challenge that makes an education extraordinary. A century of accomplished Blugolds around the world provides evidence that lives are transformed and meaningful careers are launched right here.

For more information about UW-Eau Claire, please visit: https://www.uwec.edu/about/

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications are submitted electronically. Please follow instructions found on the following UW-Eau Claire Website: https://www.uwec.edu/employment-opportunities. You must create an account and login before you can apply.  If you have not yet registered, click on the "Click here to Register" link to begin the registration process. If you are already a registered user, input your "Username" and "Password" and select "Login."  Click the link to the Nursing: Clinical Instructor position (Job ID #21149) and then click the "Apply Now" button to submit your application electronically.  Your application will not be considered complete until all required documents are attached, and all required fields are completed.  Please be sure you have included the following in PDF format:

• Letter of application
• Curriculum vita
• Unofficial graduate school transcript
• Copy of current RN license
• Names and contact information for three references.

Please direct requests for additional information to: Dr. Arin Van Wormer, vanworag@uwec.edu 

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. A criminal background check is required prior to employment. Employment will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding past conduct related to sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).

The UW-Eau Claire Police Department is dedicated to maintaining a safe and secure environment for learning and working. Although crime at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is limited, the University Police want students, faculty, and staff to be aware of crime on campus and the area surrounding the campus. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal law that requires colleges and universities to disclose annual information about campus crime.  Visit Campus Security and Fire Report  (https://www.uwec.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/job-openings/upload/AnnualSecurityandFireReport-2.pdf) .  Also visit our Campus Security Authority policy (https://www.uwec.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/job-openings/upload/CleryCompliancePolicy.pdf)

UW-Eau Claire is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disability employer.