Job Title: Nursing: Tenure-track Faculty (Marshfield, WI site)
Location: UW Eau Claire;Marshfield, WI
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 14660
JOB DETAILS:

POSITION: A probationary tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant or associate professor is available in the Department of Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at the Marshfield Site, located at the Marshfield Medical Center in Marshfield, WI. The department seeks a dynamic candidate with expertise in medical-surgical or maternal-child nursing who is committed to teaching excellence and to maintaining an active program of scholarship. This is a nine-month appointment with possibilities for summer appointments. Faculty teach in the CCNE accredited and State Board of Nursing approved BSN, BSN Completion, MSN, and DNP programs. Interdisciplinary teaching and scholarship opportunities are readily available and supported by the university. Engaged teams of students and faculty conduct research through the university student-faculty collaborative research grants program. 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 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 research, leadership, clinical and professional development.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A successful candidate will present evidence of the following: PhD in nursing; PhD in a related field with a Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program; or a DNP from an accredited nursing program; candidates near completion of the doctoral degree may be considered, contingent on completion of the doctoral degree prior to the start of contract; current RN licensure in the U.S. and eligibility for RN licensure in Wisconsin; WI RN license required by start of contract; and demonstrated experience and/or commitment to the core values of equity, diversity and inclusivity.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Teaching experience in both undergraduate and graduate programs; evidence of scholarly and/or research dissemination; appropriate practice experience; demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness.

DUTIES: The faculty 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 faculty duties include performing research/scholarly activities, engaging in service, advising, and participating in university faculty governance through service on department, college, and university committees.

DEPARTMENT: The College of Nursing and Health Sciences provides undergraduate and graduate programs for Nursing. Building on a foundation of excellence, the College prepares liberally educated individuals for professional practice. The College promotes creative educational experiences, scholarship, and service to our communities to enhance the personal and professional growth of students and faculty and promote life-long learning. As a College, we value a caring spirit, ethical practice, and advocacy for policies and actions that contribute to the improvement of the human condition.

The College is comprised of the Department of Nursing with the main campus in Eau Claire and a distance education site at the Marshfield Clinic in Marshfield, Wisconsin. UW-Eau Claire is the only public university in northwestern and north-central Wisconsin that offers a traditional baccalaureate nursing degree. The Department, which serves over 900 students, is comprised of 55 faculty and instructional academic staff, in addition to two clinical agency coordinators and five full time administrative support staff.

For more information on the College of Nursing and Health Sciences please visit our website: https://www.uwec.edu/academics/college-nursing-health-sciences/.

UNIVERSITY and MARSHFIELD COMMUNITY:

The University campus community consists of nearly 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students. As the UW System’s only Center of Excellence for faculty and undergraduate research, faculty and students regularly work side-by-side on original research. The University is ranked #1 nationally for faculty-undergraduate student collaborative research. Multiple well-established community partnerships and exchanges, cultural immersion programs, and global awareness initiatives at the university enhance student learning and faculty opportunities.

The City of Marshfield is located in both Wood and Marathon counties in central Wisconsin with a population of approximately 18,500 people. Situated 84 miles east of Eau Claire and 45 miles south of Wausau, the area features beautiful parks and trails, strong public schools, a world-class health care facility, and small-town character.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications are submitted electronically. Please follow instructions found on the following UW-Eau Claire Web site: http://www.uwec.edu/Employment/uweccareers.htm. 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 "User Name" and "Password" and select "Login." Click the link to the Nursing: Tenure-Track Faculty (Marshfield, WI) position (Job ID # 14660) 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 applicationCurriculum vitaUnofficial graduate school transcriptCopy of current RN licenseNames and contact information for three references.

Please direct requests for additional information to:

Sheryl Gonzales, gonzalse@uwec.edu

To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by October 15, 2018. However, screening may continue until 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.

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- penings/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 dedicated to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.