Nursing: Tenure-Track Family Nurse Practitioner (Faculty)

Faculty position in the Department of Nursing for a probationary tenure-track appointment at the Assistant/Associate Professor level with Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) credentials. The role involves teaching in both undergraduate and graduate nursing programs on a nine-month academic-year contract (August through May), with potential for summer appointments.

About the Role

The University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire supports student-centered learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, leadership development, shared governance, professional growth, and innovative partnerships with community agencies and healthcare organizations. The College of Nursing advances the discipline through excellence in education, research, practice, and service, fostering a collaborative and student-centered environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to twenty-four (24) credits of undergraduate and graduate instruction per academic year 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 CCNE-accredited programs.
• Engage in scholarly activity and/or research consistent with expectations for a tenure-track appointment.
• 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.
• 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.
• Contribute to innovative academic, clinical, simulation, rural health, global learning, and community partnership initiatives.

Requirements

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from an accredited nursing program, Ph.D. in Nursing, or doctorate in a related field with a master’s degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program. Candidates near completion of the doctoral degree may be considered, contingent upon degree completion by the appointment start date.
• Unencumbered license as a registered nurse in the United States.
• Eligibility for immediate licensure as a registered nurse in Wisconsin.
• Current national certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC or FNP-C).
• 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 potential for teaching, scholarship, and service consistent with expectations for a tenure-track appointment.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging through teaching, clinical practice, scholarship, service, and/or community engagement.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience in undergraduate and/or graduate nursing programs.
• Professional clinical experience as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).
• Experience teaching graduate nursing students in advanced practice nursing programs.
• Experience with clinical placement, preceptor collaboration, or graduate nursing clinical education.
• Evidence of scholarly activity, research, and/or professional dissemination.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate technology to enhance teaching and learning.
• Experience teaching in online, hybrid, simulation, and/or clinical learning environments.

About Us

College

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. Faculty and staff are committed to creating meaningful learning experiences that support professional growth, innovation, scholarship, and compassionate care. The college values interdisciplinary collaboration, community engagement, rural health initiatives, global learning opportunities, and partnerships that strengthen healthcare outcomes throughout Wisconsin and beyond.

Department

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. Faculty engage in high-impact teaching, scholarship, clinical practice, and service that support student success and advance the profession of nursing. Opportunities exist for faculty and students to collaborate in faculty-mentored scholarly projects, simulation and clinical learning experiences, intercultural immersion opportunities, community-engaged partnerships, and innovative healthcare initiatives.

University and Eau Claire Community

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, UW–Eau Claire is known for strong academic programs, high-impact learning experiences, and exceptional value. Faculty and staff are deeply committed to teaching, scholarship, innovation, and community engagement. The university fosters a collaborative environment that supports interdisciplinary work, shared governance, professional development, and inclusive excellence.

Eau Claire offers the advantages of a vibrant regional community with strong healthcare, business, arts, and educational partnerships. Located in western Wisconsin at the confluence of the Eau Claire and Chippewa Rivers, the city combines a collaborative community atmosphere with a growing arts, culture, and outdoor recreation scene. Residents enjoy extensive parks and trail systems, local festivals, performing arts, live music, and seasonal outdoor activities throughout all four seasons.