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Job Category:

Faculty

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Assistant Professor

Job Summary:

This position is part of the Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Initiative. Through accelerated and strategic faculty hiring, research infrastructure enhancement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and increased student and educational opportunities, RISE addresses complex societal challenges of importance to the state, nation and world. Building on the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s strengths, RISE expands the University’s successful track record of connecting with communities and industry on collaborative solutions. RISE-AI (Artificial Intelligence) is set to propel the university to a new level of capacity, with a focus on both the core technical dimensions as well as the human-centered implications of artificial intelligence.

Over three academic years, UW–Madison will substantially increase current hiring levels, bringing nearly 250 new RISE faculty to campus. Candidates hired through RISE will join a community of scholars working across disciplines, schools and colleges on research, teaching and outreach endeavors. The community will engage regularly in venues such as seminar series and colloquia to share ongoing projects and identify opportunities to work together. The University will support the community, facilitating access to research infrastructure, and funding to support broad and rich collaboration.

Further information regarding RISE can be found at: https://rise.wisc.edu/.

The School of Nursing at UW–Madison is seeking productive nurse scientists to join our tenure track faculty as part of the RISE-AI initiative. Successful candidates will join a vibrant and collaborative group of scientists and scholars conducting innovative and impactful research aimed at improving health care services and individual and population health. Our faculty have research partnerships across campus, communities, schools, homes, and at University Hospital (UW Health) next door.

We seek candidates who will develop and maintain a robust externally funded research program. Qualified applicants will have a program of research on the design, implementation, use and/or evaluation of AI-assisted technologies to address important challenges in health, healthcare, and nursing. Areas of particular interest include:

• healthcare and nursing workflows and workforce transformation;

• clinical and systems decision-making in nursing;

• improving healthcare quality and safety;

• expanding access to care;

• improving outcomes for patients, caregivers, and communities;

• human-centered, responsible, and equitable implementation of AI in nursing.

Candidates will be encouraged to collaborate with other faculty across campus who join the university as part of the RISE-AI initiative including within the School of Nursing, and the College of Computing & Artificial Intelligence, College of Engineering, College of Letters and Sciences, School of Education, School of Human Ecology, School of Business, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the Law School, and the School of Medicine and Public Health.

Successful candidates for these positions will also teach courses aligned with their expertise in Baccalaureate, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and PhD programs, and will mentor undergraduate honors and graduate students in research and scholarship. Service to the school, university, and profession are expectations of tenure track faculty.

School of Nursing faculty are expected to work 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.

Key Job Responsibilities:

RISE faculty will participate in interdisciplinary and collaborative efforts with other departments, schools, and colleges. Tenure-track faculty at the UW–Madison School of Nursing conduct research, teach courses, mentor students, and contribute to school, university, community, and professional activities through academic citizenship, service, and leadership.

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 funding. Research programs should be consistent with national priorities for extramural funding.

TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES

• Successful candidates will be expected to teach courses aligned with their expertise at Baccalaureate 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.

• Research mentoring of undergraduate honors students, PhD students, and postdoctoral trainees/fellows is expected.

SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Successful candidates will be expected to actively contribute to school, university, community, and professional committees and other activities through academic service.

Department:

For over 100 years, the University of Wisconsin–Madison's School of Nursing has been committed to enhancing healthcare through teaching and research. With a mission to develop nurse leaders, innovators, and advocates for the profession and society through research, education, practice, policy, and outreach; we aim to make discoveries, enhance systems, and advance health and health equity for Wisconsin and beyond.

The UW–Madison School of Nursing ranks first in Wisconsin and 19th nationally according to U.S. News and World Report. Additionally, UW–Madison ranks among the top eight U.S. public universities and surpasses $1 billion in annual research expenditures. At the heart of UW–Madison is the Wisconsin Idea (https://www.wisc.edu/wisconsin-idea/)—a guiding principle that education should influence people’s lives beyond the boundaries of the classroom.

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 and culture of wellness, we encourage collaboration, innovation, and growth for everyone at our School.

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.

Compensation:

Negotiable – 9-month (C-basis) / full-time (100%) / ongoing / renewable

Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications. 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.

Required Qualifications:

Well-qualified applicants must show evidence of the following:

• Research training or experience in conducting health-related research projects
• Potential for developing an outstanding scholarly research program
• A record of research dissemination through publications and/or presentations
• Potential for securing extramural grant funding
• Knowledge and/or emerging skills to teach and mentor at undergraduate or graduate levels in nursing or health-related field
• Potential for contributions 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 belonging within our campus and associated communities
• For appointment at the rank of Associate or full Professor, a substantially nationally recognized record of research, publication, teaching, and service meeting UW–Madison and School of Nursing tenure standards is required.

The successful candidate will be required to have or be eligible for Wisconsin RN licensure on or before the first day of employment.

Education:

Required

• PhD – earned research doctorate (PhD or equivalent) in Nursing or related field required. If earned research doctorate is not in nursing, a graduate degree in nursing is required.

How to Apply:

To begin the application process, click the “Apply” button. 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. One (1) representative data-based peer-reviewed publication

Important: The application has only one attachment field. Upload the above documents in that field, either as a single combined PDF file or as multiple files in the same upload area. Failure to submit complete application materials may result in ineligibility for consideration for this position. Please submit only the materials specified; additional materials will not be reviewed.

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.

To ensure consideration, complete applications must be received by 11:59pm on November 19, 2026. The position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

Contact Information:

Samantha Noordhoek, noordhoek@wisc.edu, (608) 262-0051

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1: See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

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.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, 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 by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.

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Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment.

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).

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