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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 websitehere.

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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.

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• Scholarship

• Perform campus, community, and professional service

• Teaching

School of Nursing and Health Professions

Competitive, commensurate with experience

• 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

• Undergraduate and Graduate level teaching experience

• Distance/online teaching experience

• Evidence of scholarship and service

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.
Note: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application, you will not be able to go into the system and change them.
TO ENSURE 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.
Contact 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.

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 hroffice@uwosh.eduor 920-424-1166. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
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)

For the UWO Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see https://uwosh.edu/police/, or call UWO Police Department, at (920) 424-1212 for a paper copy.

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.