Assistant Professor, College of Nursing

Required Education
The required education includes an earned PhD degree in nursing or related field.

Required Related Experience

Required Related Experience
The required education and experience include an earned PhD degree in nursing or related field and hold an active Kentucky license as a registered nurse. The candidate should have research and academic experience that includes experience with advising and successful teaching of adult students, and possession of strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Required License/Registration/Certification

Required License/Registration/Certification
Active Kentucky license as a registered nurse, or the eligibility to obtain an active Kentucky license.

Job Summary

Job Summary
The University of Kentucky, College of Nursing is seeking a Regular Title Series (tenure- eligible) Assistant Professor. This position is a 10-month appointment with an anticipated Distribution of Effort of about 45-70% Teaching and Advising, 0% Clinical Practice Activities, 20-40% Research and Scholarly Activity, and 10% Service which will be reviewed annually. We anticipate a start date no later than August 1, 2025.
This position, onsite, based in Lexington, KY, will assist with undergraduate and graduate program instruction by teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, taking an active role in mentoring students and possibly postdoctoral students, and scholarship by development of an independent and nationally recognized program of research. Service to the College of Nursing, University and discipline of Nursing are a component of the job.

This position involves designing, implementing and evaluating assigned didactic courses, advising students, guiding student projects, and serving on advisory and graduate committees.
Research activities include submission of manuscripts for publication, presentation of scholarly activities in peer-reviewed venues, participation as both investigator and co-investigator on research projects, and leadership and collaboration in the development of grant proposals for research projects. Service on college, UK Healthcare, and University committees as appropriate. The candidate should have research and academic experience that includes experience with advising and successful teaching of adult students, and possession of strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

The required education and experience include an earned PhD degree in nursing or related field and hold an active Kentucky license as a registered nurse. This posting will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received.

* For specific request #1, please submit recommendation letters as one PDF
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Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Verbal and written communication skills
Collaboration
Professional Development

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Preferred Education/Experience
The required education and experience include an earned PhD degree in nursing or related field and hold an active Kentucky license as a registered nurse. The candidate should have research and academic experience that includes experience with advising and successful teaching of adult students, and possession of strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Final date to receive applications

Open Until Filled Yes

Our University Community

Our University Community
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.
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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.

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