"Clinical Instructor/Clinical Assistant Professor"

Job Details

Clinical Instructor/Clinical Assistant Professor
Milwaukee, WI
Part Time
JR10006076

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Position Title:
Clinical Instructor/Clinical Assistant Professor

Job Category:
Academic Staff

Employment Type:
Terminal (Fixed Term)

Job Profile:
Clinical Instructor

Job Duties:

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.

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

• Pathophysiology/Pharmacology/Physical Assessment
• Psych/Mental Health
• Adult/Gerontology

Work will be performed primarily on the UW-Milwaukee or UW-Parkside campuses. The target start date for hire(s) will be January 9, 2026.

Key Job Responsibilities:

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 peacebuilding 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 health care 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 Peacebuilding (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.

Required Qualifications:

• 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 the start of the appointment.
• Evidence of at least one year of clinical practice experience in nursing

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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 nursing, ideally within the last five years
• Clinical and/or theory teaching experience in a nursing program
• Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)

Expertise particularly in one or more of the following areas:

• Pathophysiology/Pharmacology/Physical Assessment
• Psych/Mental Health
• Adult/Gerontology

Additional expertise areas that may also be considered:

• Medical/Surgical
• ICU/Emergency
• Intermediate/Progressive/Step-Down
• Pediatrics
• Orthopedic
• Care of ventilated patients
• Long-Term Care, Memory Care, Rehabilitation Units, and/or Skilled Nursing Facilities
• Population/Community health
• Health Care Systems
• Psychomotor skills and simulation
• Maternal and infant nursing

How to Apply:

Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide:

(1) a cover letter that addresses your professional level work experience as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications.

(2) a resume/CV.

(3) a list of your areas of nursing expertise (reference areas listed in the posting).

(4) a document defining the applicant's teaching philosophy (limited to 250 words or less).

PLEASE NOTE: resume, cover letter and list of areas of nursing expertise will need to be uploaded to the same area in the application. Note: Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application to ensure full consideration. Additional documents submitted aside from a cover letter, resume/CV, teaching philosophy statement and list of nursing expertise areas will not be considered.

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates' application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

Finalist candidates(s) will be asked to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.

This is a continuous recruitment with an initial review date of December 5, 2025. To ensure consideration, applications must be submitted by December 4, 2025. Application materials received after December 4, 2025 may not receive consideration.

Questions about the position should be directed to Jackson Prowse at prowse@uwm.edu.