Assistant, Associate or Full Professor - Nursing

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Assistant, Associate or Full Professor - Nursing Job Category: Faculty Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Assistant Professor Job Duties: The School of Nursing and Health Professions (SoNHP) at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh invites applications for tenure-track Assistant/Associate/Full Professor positions with anticipated start date in August 2026. To fill these faculty positions, we are seeking candidates who are collaborative, energetic, and have expertise in nursing education and/or advanced practice nursing (nurse practitioner). Responsibilities include teaching, scholarship, and service. Rank will be determined upon review of qualifications. About Us: Our mission in the School of Nursing and Health Professions empowers students, faculty and staff to advance physical and emotional well-being in all communities through education, research, and practice. By fostering critical thinking, ethical leadership, and evidence-based expertise, we prepare future professionals to lead with compassion, inclusiveness, and innovation in an ever-evolving world. You can find more information about the School of Nursing and Health Professions on our website here. Join Us in Oshkosh, WI! Oshkosh, Wisconsin offers an outstanding quality of life in a vibrant and welcoming community. Nestled along the shores of Lake Winnebago and the Fox River, Oshkosh combines nature with city living. The city also hosts world-renowned events such as EAA AirVenture, the world’s largest aviation gathering. Oshkosh is conveniently located about 90 minutes from Milwaukee and Madison, and just 45 minutes from Green Bay, offering easy access to major cities while retaining the convenience of a smaller community. You can find more information about Oshkosh, WI on the Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce website here. Key Job Responsibilities: Scholarship Perform campus, community, and professional service Teaching Department: School of Nursing and Health Professions Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience Required Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited nursing program associated with a regionally accredited institution of higher education Doctoral degree (PhD, DNP) appropriate to content area or near degree completion (final semester) If advanced practice nurse practitioner applicant, must be eligible for national certification in advanced practice and/or recertification eligible with ANCC or AANP. Unencumbered license as a registered nurse and/or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and eligible for licensure in the state of Wisconsin Five or more years of clinical nursing experience

Preferred Qualifications

Undergraduate and Graduate level teaching experience Distance/online teaching experience Evidence of scholarship and service How to Apply: Applicants must submit the following documents using the online application: Letter of intent Curriculum vita Official transcripts from undergraduate and graduate programs including doctoral education Contact information for three professional references Two letters of recommendation upon request *Please use your application materials to speak to each of the qualifications for this position as listed above. Be sure to describe your relevant experience and areas of expertise, using specific examples from your work and education history. Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application. All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process.

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• CONSIDERATION: Position will remain open until filled, however, the committee will begin to review applications March 2nd, 2026. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated and qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete application materials may not receive consideration.
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• Information: For questions regarding your application and additional options to apply, contact Human Resources at recruitment@uwosh.edu or 920-424-1166 Work Authorization Unless otherwise indicated in the job posting, the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. UW Oshkosh is not an e-verify employer; therefore, STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.
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