Tenure Track Nursing Faculty Open Rank – RISE AI

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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

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information.

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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.

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creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every
background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve
Wisconsin and the world.

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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
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excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all
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including sexual violence and sexual harassment.

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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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