Tenure Track Faculty Open Rank (RN license required) - Military Veterans

Job Summary:
The Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Initiative is designed to help address significant, complex challenges of particular importance to Wisconsin and the world, through accelerated and strategic faculty hiring, research infrastructure enhancement, interdisciplinary collaboration and increased student and educational opportunities. RISE-THRIVE, which stands for Transforming Healthspan through Research, Innovation, and Education, is set to harness and grow the university's reputation as a global powerhouse in interdisciplinary health research - translating both medical discoveries and innovative social science approaches into tangibly healthier lives for Wisconsinites and people and communities around the world.

The School of Nursing at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking productive nurse scientists to join our tenure track faculty as part of the RISE THRIVE initiative. Successful candidates will join a vibrant and collaborative group of scientists and scholars conducting innovative and impactful research aimed at improving health care services and individual and population health across the lifespan. We seek candidates who will develop and maintain robust externally funded research programs. Successful candidates will have a program of research focused in one of the following areas: healthspan across the aging continuum; social, behavioral, psychological, or environmental determinants of health; use of technology to support health and aging; or biomarkers, microbiome, or immune responses in health and well-being. Candidates will be encouraged to collaborate with other faculty across campus who join the university as part of the RISE-THRIVE initiative including within the School of Nursing, and the College of Engineering, School of Medicine and Public Health, School of Pharmacy, School of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Letters and Science, School of Human Ecology, School of Education, and Law.

Successful candidates for these positions will also teach courses aligned with their expertise in Baccalaureate, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and PhD programs, and will mentor undergraduate honors and graduate students in research and scholarship. Service to the school, university, and profession, and meaningful contributions to creating inclusive excellence are expectations of tenure track faculty.

The UW-Madison School of Nursing has enhanced health care through teaching, scholarship, and research for over 100 years. We are the #1 nursing school in Wisconsin according to U.S. News and World Report. Additionally, UW-Madison ranks among the top 15 U.S. public universities and surpasses $1 billion in annual research expenditures.

Our home, Signe Skott Cooper Hall, showcases the power, impact, and future of nursing with high-fidelity simulation labs, 25 research suites, an active-learning classroom complex, exercise spaces, self-care rooms, and an accessible auditorium. Our School is in the heart of Madison, near Lake Mendota and the Lakeshore Nature Preserve that serves as home to many migratory birds such as sandhill cranes, frequent visitors to our courtyard. Often voted one of the best places to live in the U.S., Madison blends green spaces and urban areas; outdoor recreation and vibrant city life; stimulating cultural offerings and lively festivals.

From our world-class facilities and research opportunities to our commitment to health equity, diversity, and inclusion and culture of wellness, we encourage collaboration, innovation, and growth for everyone at our School.
Responsibilities:
RISE faculty will participate in interdisciplinary and collaborative efforts with other departments, schools, and colleges. Tenure-track faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing conduct research, teach courses, mentor students, and contribute to school, university, community, and professional activities through academic citizenship, service, and leadership.

RESEARCH RESPONSIBILITIES
* Successful candidates will be expected to develop and maintain a collaborative, innovative, robust, and highly visible research program that entails conceptualizing, designing, and conducting research studies; managing research staff; following all research compliance policies; disseminating research results; and seeking extramural research funding. Research programs should be consistent with national priorities for extramural funding.

TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES
* Successful candidates will be expected to teach courses aligned with their expertise at Baccalaureate and/or graduate levels. Teaching may include co-teaching in active learning environments and interprofessional education with health sciences students and faculty. Teaching may include face-to-face, blended, and online delivery.
* Research mentoring of undergraduate honors students, PhD students, and postdoctoral trainees/fellows is expected.

SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES
* Successful candidates will be expected to actively contribute to school, university, community, and professional committees and other activities through academic service.
* Tenure-track faculty members positively contribute to the School of Nursing and University of Wisconsin-Madison goals for diversity and inclusive excellence.
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Education:
Required
Earned research doctorate (PhD or equivalent) in Nursing or related field required. If earned research doctorate is not in nursing, a graduate degree in nursing is required.
Qualifications:
Well-qualified candidates must show evidence of the following:

* Research training or experience in conducting health-related research projects
* Potential for developing an outstanding scholarly research program
* A record of research dissemination through publications and/or presentations
* Potential for securing extramural grant funding
* Knowledge and/or emerging skills to teach and mentor at undergraduate or graduate levels in nursing or health-related field
* Potential for contribution to the outreach and service missions of the School of Nursing
* Ability to work effectively within a diverse community, and commitment to promoting a climate of inclusivity and belonging within our campus and associated communities
* For appointment at the rank of Associate or full Professor, a substantial nationally recognized record of research, publication, teaching, and service meeting UW-Madison and School of Nursing tenure standards is required.

Candidates are required to have or be eligible for Wisconsin RN license on or before the first day of employment.

Applicants who do not hold and/or are not eligible for a Wisconsin RN license are encouraged to apply for the companion PVL, #309159.
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%

Onsite with remote work flexibility--it is anticipated that this position requires work to be performed in-person, onsite, at designated campus work locations when necessary or at other locations or using remote work technology as needed or preferred.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Anticipated Begin Date:
AUGUST 18, 2025
Salary:
Negotiable
ACADEMIC (9 months)
Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, the employee in this position can expect to receive benefits such as paid sick leave, competitive insurances and savings accounts, and employer sponsored retirement benefits.
Additional Information:
This position is part of the Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Initiative. Through accelerated and strategic faculty hiring, research infrastructure enhancement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and increased student and educational opportunities, RISE addresses complex societal challenges of importance to the state, nation and world. Building on UW-Madison's strengths, RISE expands the University's successful track record of connecting with communities and industry on collaborative solutions.

Over the next three academic years, UW-Madison will substantially increase current hiring levels, bringing 150 new RISE faculty to campus. Candidates hired through RISE will join a community of scholars working across disciplines, schools and colleges on research, teaching and outreach endeavors. The community will engage regularly in venues such as seminar series and colloquia to share ongoing projects and identify opportunities to work together. The University will support the community, facilitating access to research infrastructure, and funding to support broad and rich collaboration.

Further information regarding RISE can be found at: https://rise.wisc.edu/ .

For 100 years, the University of Wisconsin-Madison's School of Nursing (SoN) has been committed to enhancing healthcare through teaching and research. Our mission is to develop nurse leaders, innovators, and advocates for the profession and society through research, education, practice, policy, and outreach. The School of Nursing strives to achieve inclusive excellence and fosters an academic environment that welcomes diversity in students, faculty, staff, and the curriculum.

As part of the UW-Madison Health Care Component (HCC) and your work at the School of Nursing, you may have access to PHI (personal health information). All School faculty, staff, students, volunteers, and unpaid affiliates are required to complete HIPAA training as part of their orientation.

Official transcripts will be required upon hire. A caregiver criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring.
How to Apply:
Applicants must apply via the online application system at jobs.wisc.edu. Please click on the "APPLY NOW" button to start an application. A complete application will include the following:

1) Cover letter
2) Current curriculum vitae
3) Research program statement (2 pages)
4) Teaching philosophy statement (1 page)
5) One (1) representative data-based peer-reviewed publication

You will be asked to provide the names and contact information of three (3) references. For those who advance in the process, references will be contacted to provide letters of recommendation. Candidates will be notified prior to contacting references.

Failure to submit complete application materials may result in ineligibility for this position.

To ensure consideration, complete applications must be received by midnight on January 31, 2025. The position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

Employment will require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. To be considered, applicants must upload a signed 'Authorization to Release Information' form as part of the application. The authorization form and a definition of 'misconduct' can be found here: https://hr.wisc.edu/institutional-reference-check/
Contact:
Samantha Noordhoek
noordhoek@wisc.edu
608-262-0051
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Professor(FA020) or Associate Professor(FA030) or Assistant Professor(FA040)
Department(s):
A54-SCHOOL OF NURSING/FACULTY AFFAIRS/ADMIN
Employment Class:
Faculty
Job Number:
308391-FA
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