Job Summary:
The School of Nursing at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking to fill an inaugural Excellence in Mentoring position. This position is designed to recruit outstanding faculty who, in addition to their demonstrated excellence or strong potential in research and teaching, have demonstrated ability and commitment to mentor first-generation and/or underrepresented undergraduate or graduate students to help them achieve academic success. Candidates will have the opportunity to collaborate with student success and advising offices, the Office of Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and School of Nursing leadership to promote implementation of best practices for mentoring nursing students. Candidates will have the potential to network with other Excellence in Mentoring Initiative faculty hired in schools and colleges across campus.
Candidates who conduct research and generate new knowledge in the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply:
Key Priority:
* Educational innovation and/or student mentorship
Additional areas for consideration include School of Nursing research signature areas and priorities:
* Aging and care of older adults
* Maternal/child health
* Health equity
* Health systems or public health
* Informatics/data science/artificial intelligence
* Mental health and/or substance use
* Symptom science and/or palliative care
Successful candidates will teach courses aligned with their expertise in undergraduate or graduate programs. Service to the school, university, and profession, and meaningful contributions to creating inclusive excellence are expectations of all 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:
Tenure-track faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing mentor students, teach courses, conduct research, and contribute to school, university, community, and professional activities through academic citizenship, service, and leadership.
MENTORING RESPONSIBLITIES:
* Successful candidates will be expected to mentor first-generation and/or underrepresented undergraduate and graduate students to help them achieve success.
* Successful candidates will serve as an expert resource and consultant to promote implementation of best practices that support student persistence and success in nursing education.
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 in nursing education and/or other health priorities for extramural funding.
TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES
* Successful candidates will be expected to teach courses aligned with their expertise at undergraduate 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.
SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES
* Tenure-track faculty members positively contribute to School of Nursing and University of Wisconsin-Madison goals for diversity and inclusive excellence.
* Successful candidates will be expected to actively contribute to school, university, community, and professional committees and other activities through academic service.
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.
Qualifications:
Well-qualified candidates must show evidence of the following:
* Demonstrated ability and commitment to mentor first-generation and/or underrepresented undergraduate or graduate students
* Research training or experience in conducing health-related research projects
* A record of research dissemination through publications and/or presentations
* Potential for developing an outstanding scholarly research program
* Potential for securing extramural grant funding
* 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.
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:
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 may 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) Mentoring statement (1 page)
6) 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 5, 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:
307865-FA
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here
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