Nursing Clinical Faculty: Adult/Gerontology Primary Care, DNP Pop Lead

In the Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Population Lead role, you will assist with the recruitment of top-tier preceptors, matching students in clinical placements, and collaborate to coordinate and oversee the adult/gerontology primary care program and activities. You will also supervise faculty teaching in the adult/gero primary care track.

In this role, you will teach in the DNP program and provide hands-on instruction and guidance in classrooms, simulated care environments, and through experiential learning. Depending on expertise, qualifications, and program needs, it is possible to be assigned to teach in undergraduate or PhD programs.

The School of Nursing encourages an innovative approach to teaching which supports student learning to care for diverse populations. We value collaboration, excellence, integrity, and respect. We are dedicated to providing our nursing students with the best education possible, and we are seeking Clinical Faculty who share our commitment. If you are passionate about our mission, and if you have a desire to shape the future of nursing, we would love to hear from you!

The FTE for this position is 80% to 100%. Starting FTE upon hire is expected to be 80%. This is a C-basis (9-month) position. This appointment is expected to start on January 2, 2026. This position requires work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

School of Nursing, Faculty Affairs-Instructional Academic Staff

For 100 years, the University of Wisconsin-Madison's School of Nursing (SoN) has been committed to enhancing healthcare through teaching and research. With a mission to develop leaders for the profession and society; we make discoveries, enhance systems, and improve health through research, education, and practice for Wisconsin and beyond.

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.

Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful candidates' ability to provide satisfactory documentation for various medical clearances and certifications, as required by the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing and/or its affiliated clinical partners. Examples of required medical clearances and certifications include, but are not limited to: RN license, negative TB status, COVID vaccination, MMR, varicella, hepatitis B, and others.

Travel to clinical sites may be required.

This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

The minimum starting salary for this position is $90,500. Actual salary will be negotiated based on experience and qualifications. For FTE less than 100%, actual salary earned will be prorated based on FTE (full-time status). At 80% FTE, the person hired can expect to receive 80% of the advertised salary.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous sick leave, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf.

• One or more years of experience in teaching at undergraduate or graduate levels in nursing, or in professional staff development in primary or acute care settings

• One or more years of professional experience in a primary care setting as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

• One or more years of professional experience and certification as an Adult Gero Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, or Adult Nurse Practitioner and licensure in Wisconsin (or eligibility) as an Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber

• One or more years of progressive leadership experience

Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong interest in and commitment to the teaching mission of the School of Nursing. Experience with clinical instruction, active learning, competency-based teaching, simulation, and inter-professional education is desirable.

• APNP - Wisconsin Advanced Practice Nurse Prescriber Certification or eligible for certification in Wisconsin

• RN - Registered Nurse - Wisconsin State Licensure or eligible for licensure in Wisconsin

• Board Certification as an Adult/Gero Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Required: Terminal Degree - Doctor of Nursing Practice

Key Job Responsibilities:

Essential Responsibilities:

• Serve as adult/gerontology primary care population lead which includes assisting with recruiting preceptors; identifying clinical placements; collaborating to coordinate and oversee the adult/gerontology primary care curriculum; and supporting and supervising DNP adult/gerontology primary care track faculty.

• Teach in DNP programs and baccalaureate (accelerated, traditional, and AD to BSN completion) or PhD programs as appropriate to expertise and program needs. Teach courses within didactic, simulated, and clinical learning environments using accepted course descriptions and course objectives. Assure students meet expectations for required clinical hours if assigned to teach clinical courses.

• Utilize best pedagogical practices (e.g. active learning) to engage students in learning.

• Collaborate with other faculty on curriculum, course planning, and assessment at the graduate and undergraduate levels.

• Supervise faculty teaching in the adult/gero primary care track, including activities such as managing conduct and performance, disciplining, and/or approving hours.

• Engage in other activities appropriate to a member of the School of Nursing academic community such as attending School meetings, participating in faculty development activities, and contributing to meeting the mission and vision of the School.

• Contribute to the School of Nursing mission through service activities (e.g., governance committees, outreach activities, or project task groups).

• Pursue areas of scholarly interest (e.g., evaluation studies to improve teaching and learning).

• Collaborate with colleagues in practice settings through academic-practice partnerships to contribute to student learning, practice improvement, or community outreach.

• Work to support and enhance the climate of excellence.

To begin the application process, click the "Apply" button.

Please upload the following documents:

• Resume/CV

• Letter of Qualifications

Applicants should attach a letter of qualifications and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process.

The search committee will review all application materials after the posted deadline. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.

The application deadline is 11:59pm on August 17, 2025.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Applicants for this position will be considered for the titles listed in this posting. The title is determined by the experience and qualifications of the finalist.

Interviews are expected to begin the week of August 25, 2025.

Danyell Chupp, dchupp@wisc.edu, 608-263-5372

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