Nursing: Clinical Instructional Staff

About the Role

The Department of Nursing seeks applicants for a full-time non-tenure-track clinical instructor appointment with the disciplinary expertise needed to teach in undergraduate and graduate nursing programs.

Responsibilities

A typical clinical faculty workload may include up to thirty (30) credits of undergraduate and graduate instruction per academic year delivered in face-to-face, hybrid, online, clinical, laboratory, and/or simulation settings.

• Teach courses consistent with programmatic and departmental needs;
• Collaborate with faculty colleagues in curriculum design, implementation, evaluation, and continuous quality improvement within Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)-accredited programs;
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students;
• Participate in student recruitment, engagement, retention, and success initiatives;
• Participate in university, college, department, and professional service activities consistent with shared governance expectations;
• Maintain clinical and professional expertise relevant to assigned teaching responsibilities;
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with clinical and community partners;
• Pursue interdisciplinary teaching, scholarship, and community engagement opportunities as appropriate;
• Provide clinical supervision and evaluation of students in healthcare and community-based clinical settings;
• Teach and support student learning in simulation, laboratory, and clinical learning environments;
• Mentor and support graduate students in scholarly projects, evidence-based practice initiatives, and/or doctoral-level academic work consistent with program needs;
• Contribute to innovative academic, clinical, simulation, rural health, global learning, and community partnership initiatives.

Requirements

The following qualifications are required:

• Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program.
• Unencumbered license as a registered nurse in the United States.
• Eligibility for immediate licensure as a registered nurse in Wisconsin.
• Eligibility to meet all clinical agency requirements, including health care provider CPR certification, required immunizations, and other agency-mandated verifications.
• Satisfactory background check clearance in accordance with applicable state statutes and clinical agency requirements.
• Clinical practice experience relevant to assigned teaching responsibilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging through teaching, clinical practice, scholarship, service, and/or community engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are preferred:

• 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 and/or graduate nursing programs.
• Professional clinical experience.
• Experience with clinical placement, preceptor collaboration, or graduate nursing clinical education.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate technology to enhance teaching and learning.
• Experience teaching in online, hybrid, simulation, and/or clinical learning environments.

About Us

The College of Nursing advances the discipline through excellence in education, research, practice, and service. Guided by its core values of community, integrity, curiosity, and well-being, the college fosters a collaborative and student-centered environment that prepares nurses to lead, promote health, and improve health outcomes across populations and the lifespan.

The Department of Nursing offers four degree programs: the traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Completion (BSNC), the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), and the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). All programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

The University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire is recognized for excellence in teaching, student-centered learning, and meaningful faculty-student collaboration. Consistently ranked among the top public regional universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report, UW–Eau Claire is known for strong academic programs, high-impact learning experiences, and exceptional value.

Eau Claire offers the advantages of a vibrant regional community with strong healthcare, business, arts, and educational partnerships that support professional, scholarly, and community-engaged opportunities for faculty and students.