Special Title Series, Assistant Professor- College of Nursing - Military veterans preferred

Posting Details

An earned doctoral degree in nursing or related field, with clinical experience and competence in the appropriate nursing specialty of appointment.

A minimum of two years’ experience of professional nursing within the last five years.

An active unencumbered Kentucky license as a registered nurse.

The University of Kentucky, College of Nursing Undergraduate Program is seeking a Special Title Series (tenure-eligible) Assistant Professor. This position is a 12-month appointment with an anticipated Distribution of Effort of about 50-70% Teaching and Advising, 0-20% Clinical Practice Activities, 5-20% Research and Scholarly Activity, and 5-10% Service/Professional Development which will be reviewed annually. This posting will remain open until filled. Applicants will be reviewed as received. We anticipate a start date on July 1, 2025, but no later than August 1, 2025.

This position is based onsite in Lexington, KY, and will assist in resourcing the undergraduate program instruction with expertise in medical-surgical, critical care, adult health nursing, informatics, and or pathopharmacology. This position may have assignments in professional role and identity. This position involves developing, coordinating, and teaching content in the undergraduate programs accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education(CCNE). Responsibilities include classroom and online instruction, supervision and mentoring of students in undergraduate courses. The candidate should have experience with advising and successful teaching of adult students, possess strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. The required education and experience include an earned doctoral degree in nursing or related field, with clinical experience and competence in the appropriate nursing specialty of appointment. A minimum of two years’ experience of professional nursing within the last five years and an active unencumbered Kentucky license as a registered nurse is required. Interest in transition to practice is preferred. Teaching experience is preferred.

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Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with rewards, focusing on your total well-being and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong work-life integration. The university generously contributes to employees’ retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. In addition, UK offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans and much more. To learn more about these benefits, please visit: www.uky.edu/HR/benefits.

Interest in transition to practice is preferred. Teaching experience is preferred.

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.