College of Nursing - Assistant, Associate or Full Professor - Fall

College of Nursing - Assistant, Associate or Full Professor - Fall 2026

Join to apply for the College of Nursing - Assistant, Associate or Full Professor - Fall 2026 role at American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).

• Generous start-up package including relocation stipend and protected scholarship time for the first 2 years.
• Scholarship and grant writing support from the college (Office of Research Services) and the university (Office of Research & Engagement)
• Inter‑professional education and research opportunities
• Member of the National Hartford Centers for Gerontological Nursing Excellence
• State‑of‑the‑art accredited Health Innovation & Simulation Lab run in collaboration with the College of Engineering
• Collaborations with Pat Summitt Alzheimer’s clinic, University of Tennessee Medical Center, East Tennessee Children’s Hospital and Oakridge National Laboratory
• The college owns and operates Vine Clinic, a nurse‑managed school‑based health center and outreaches via Telehealth to other underserved schools.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong record of excellence in teaching, along with a demonstrated history of impactful research supported by extramural funding. We are particularly seeking a visionary scholar who brings innovative and forward‑thinking approaches to advancing education, research, and practice in the evolving health landscape. Key responsibilities include delivering high‑quality, engaging instruction; mentoring and advising students; conducting influential research with strong potential for external funding;

and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across diverse academic and professional domains.

• Establish and maintain a program of scholarly research with potential for extramural funding.
• Disseminate research findings through peer‑reviewed publications, presentations, and conferences.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaborations across health, engineering, informatics, and design.
• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses aligned with expertise.
• Participate in college, university, and professional service activities.
• Engage with community partners to advance the mission of the college.
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to enhance educational programs and research initiatives.
• Mentor and advise students in academic and professional development.

• Earned doctorate in nursing, public health, or other related field by time of appointment.
• Record of scholarly achievement commensurate with rank.
• Strong foundation in human‑centered design and human factors in clinical or educational settings.
• Evidence of research in health and wellness.

• Experience in academic nursing.
• Evidence of team science and translational research.
• Currently funded with the potential to transfer funding to UTKCON.
• Current licensure in nursing; eligible for licensure in Tennessee.
• Experience with instructional media and technology.

Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. A competitive benefits package is included.

• Knoxville, Tennessee