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Job Title
Assistant Professor, College of Nursing
Job Summary The University of Kentucky, College of Nursing Undergraduate Program seeks an Assistant Professor, Special Title Series (tenure-eligible) position. This 9-month appointment anticipates a Distribution of Effort of about 50-70% Teaching & Advising, 5-20% Research/Scholarly Activity, 0-20% Clinical Practice Service, and 5% Service/Professional Development, reviewed annually. Start date on or before January 1, 2026. Based in Lexington, KY. The role includes teaching, advising, mentoring undergraduate students, evaluating clinical courses, guiding student clinical experiences, and providing clinical services as an undergraduate clinical instructor. Teaching experience preferred.
Requirements
DNP, PhD, or Doctoral Degree in nursing or a related field.
Minimum of two years’ experience of professional nursing within the last five years.
Active unencumbered Kentucky license as a registered nurse.
Preparation in teaching and learning principles, including curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation. Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Teaching experience preferred.
Responsibilities
Teach, advise, and mentor undergraduate nursing students.
Implement and evaluate didactic and clinical courses.
Plan and evaluate student clinical experiences.
Provide clinical services as an undergraduate clinical instructor.
Contribute to scholarly practice and advance nursing professionalism.
Benefits Employment at the University of Kentucky is subject to fund availability and comes with comprehensive rewards focusing on total well‑being and career development. The university generously contributes to employees’ retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. Optional benefits include dental and vision insurance and additional retirement plans.
Application Information This posting will remain open until the appropriate individual is recruited. Applicants should apply via the UK Jobs site and include an up‑to‑date curriculum vitae, cover letter, and reference letters (please include reference letters in one PDF on field Specific Request #1).
EEO Statement The University follows both federal and state constitutions and all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status, or whether the person is a smoker or non‑smoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.
Pre‑Employment Screening 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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Job Summary The University of Kentucky, College of Nursing Undergraduate Program seeks an Assistant Professor, Special Title Series (tenure-eligible) position. This 9-month appointment anticipates a Distribution of Effort of about 50-70% Teaching & Advising, 5-20% Research/Scholarly Activity, 0-20% Clinical Practice Service, and 5% Service/Professional Development, reviewed annually. Start date on or before January 1, 2026. Based in Lexington, KY. The role includes teaching, advising, mentoring undergraduate students, evaluating clinical courses, guiding student clinical experiences, and providing clinical services as an undergraduate clinical instructor. Teaching experience preferred.
Requirements
DNP, PhD, or Doctoral Degree in nursing or a related field.
Minimum of two years’ experience of professional nursing within the last five years.
Active unencumbered Kentucky license as a registered nurse.
Preparation in teaching and learning principles, including curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation. Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
Teaching experience preferred.
Responsibilities
Teach, advise, and mentor undergraduate nursing students.
Implement and evaluate didactic and clinical courses.
Plan and evaluate student clinical experiences.
Provide clinical services as an undergraduate clinical instructor.
Contribute to scholarly practice and advance nursing professionalism.
Benefits Employment at the University of Kentucky is subject to fund availability and comes with comprehensive rewards focusing on total well‑being and career development. The university generously contributes to employees’ retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. Optional benefits include dental and vision insurance and additional retirement plans.
Application Information This posting will remain open until the appropriate individual is recruited. Applicants should apply via the UK Jobs site and include an up‑to‑date curriculum vitae, cover letter, and reference letters (please include reference letters in one PDF on field Specific Request #1).
EEO Statement The University follows both federal and state constitutions and all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status, or whether the person is a smoker or non‑smoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.
Pre‑Employment Screening 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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