Assistant Teaching Professor - Nursing

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Position Title:

Assistant Teaching Professor - Nursing

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Teaching Assistant Professor

Job Duties:

The College of Health, Education and Social Welfare at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay seeks applicants for an Assistant Teaching Professor position in Nursing & Health Studies.
 

The successful applicant will contribute to an academic unit which embraces a team-based approach and innovative teaching methods to develop students who can think critically while delivering high quality care.
 

This position will be responsible for enhancing UW-Green Bay’s mission-driven inclusive teaching efforts and creating and maintaining an educational environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates those with diverse identities, beliefs, and cultural backgrounds.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Teach courses in didactic, skills/simulation, and clinical.

• Advises and mentors students on academic and career direction within a specific field of study

• Build and maintain positive relationships with acute and long-term care healthcare clinical sites

• Contribute to the ongoing programmatic development of the Nursing & Health Studies programs.

• Facilitate optimal learning through integration of technology and utilization of appropriate delivery methods.

• Implement inclusive instructional strategies to increase support for students from underrepresented and first-generation backgrounds at UW Green Bay.

Expected Start Date:

August 24, 2026

Department:

Nursing and Health Studies

Compensation:

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
 

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Required Qualifications:

• Earned Master's Degree in Nursing, from an accredited institution prior to start date. Individuals enrolled in an MSN program and completing the final program requirements may be considered.

• 2 years of recent nursing experience

• Unencumbered Wisconsin Nursing license at time of hire

• Working knowledge of PC software in a Windows environment Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching experience, preferably in nursing

• Recent clinical nursing experience with preference given for experience in medical surgical, maternity, pediatrics, or critical care.

Conditions of Appointment:

The home campus of this position is Green Bay and the successful candidate may occasionally be required to teach a course or work at the Sheboygan or Manitowoc Campus based on operational needs. 

Position is a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track academic year, Instructional Academic Staff appointment. A pre-employment education check which includes, but is not limited to, the verification of academic credentials will be conducted on the finalist(s). A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s). In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

Unencumbered Wisconsin Nursing License or ability to obtain a Wisconsin Nursing License required; Must have an unencumbered Wisconsin Nursing license at the time of employment.

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 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. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

How to Apply:

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Please be sure to complete all required fields, and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. Please include the following documents:

• Cover letter specifically addressing qualifications for the essential job functions

• Resume

Application Deadline:

To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Monday, July 20, 2026.

Contact Information:

If you have any questions, need accommodations, or submitted your application with missing materials, call or email:

Human Resources

Phone: (920) 465-2390

Email: [email protected]

The Successful Candidate

The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace.  The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence.  

 

In addition, the successful candidate will have strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills, demonstrated integrity and strong leadership, and the willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The University invites applicants who are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for students and the community by embracing the educational value of diversity, promoting environmental sustainability, encouraging engaged citizenship, and serving as an intellectual, cultural, and economic resource. 

Benefit Details 

The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees. For benefits eligible positions, this includes several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family. Our benefits package also includes dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts. We participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), where employer contributions begin immediately, and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service. The Universities of Wisconsin also provides supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation. 

 

In addition, eligible employees receive several types of paid leave benefits, which are prorated for employees working less than 100%. This includes 9 legal holidays, 36 hours of personal holiday and between 96-130 hours of sick leave annually and paid parental leave. Eligible employees earn 13-27 days of vacation each year, depending on years of service and employment type. 

For more details, please review the benefit quick guide linked below. 

• UW System Employee Benefits Brochure 

• Total Compensation Estimator 

 

Employee Misconduct 

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. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of employee misconduct, sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same misconduct, sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked. 

 

Confidentiality Statement  

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis.Stat. sec. 19.36(7).  

 

Annual Security Report

For more information regarding the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and the surrounding area, see our Campus and Community section. For Campus Safety information see our University Police website and our Annual Security Report (for a paper copy please contact the Office of Human Resources at (920) 465-2390). This report includes statistics about reported crimes, as well as information about crime prevention and campus security policies and procedures. 

 

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.