Assistant, Associate or Full Professor – Nursing

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Position Title

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 Spring 2027. 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 websitehere .

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 websitehere .

Key Job Responsibilities

• 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
• Official transcripts from undergraduate and graduate programs including doctoral education
• Contact information for three professional references
• Two letters of recommendation upon request

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.

To Ensure Consideration: Applications received by the end of the day on 10/31/2026 are ensured full consideration.

Contact Information

For questions regarding your application and additional options to apply, contact Human Resources at (emailprotected) 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.

Legal Notices

Reasonable Accommodations

UWO provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact (emailprotected) or 920-424-1166.

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Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWO is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWO will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC & Reference Check Policy

All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Employment will require a criminal background check. UW Oshkosh complies with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act with regard to nondiscrimination on the basis of arrest and/or conviction record.

The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and is an AA/EEO Employer.

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