Assistant or Associate Professor, College of Nursing

Job Title
Assistant or Associate Professor, College of Nursing


Requisition Number
FE04407


Working Title
Assistant or Associate Professor (open rank)


Department Name
7E100:NURSING INSTRUCTION


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Type of Position
Faculty


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Tenure Track Status
Tenure Track


Required Education

PhD in nursing or an associated field with a master’s degree in nursing.



Required Related Experience

PhD in nursing or an associated field with a master’s degree in nursing.Active Kentucky license as a registered nurse, or the eligibility to obtain an active Kentucky license.Demonstrated record of extramurally funded research and scholarship.



Required License/Registration/Certification

Active Kentucky license as a registered nurse, or the eligibility to obtain an active Kentucky license.



Job Summary

The College of Nursing at the University of Kentucky invites exceptional candidates to apply for a full-time, 12-month Regular Title Series, tenure-eligible position, open rank of Assistant or Associate This onsite position is based in Lexington, KY. We anticipate a start date of July 1, 2025, and not later than September 1, 2025. An earlier start date is subject to negotiation. We seek candidates who use innovative approaches to address important and challenging problems in all aspects of nursing science. Research start-up funds are negotiable for this Regular Title Series faculty position.

The successful candidate will demonstrate evidence of grantsmanship and productivity in health related research, a commitment to education, and collaborative research and scholarship. The successful candidate may teach at the graduate and/or undergraduate levels; actively participate in service to the university and the profession; and promote inclusive excellence among faculty, staff, trainees, and students. The prevailing candidate is expected to have an established research career, ambitious vision, and collegial style.

The College of Nursing is committed to providing world-class education and conducting novel research with University of Kentucky students and community partners. Our faculty include some of the brightest and most innovative scholars in the discipline. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to engage with such dynamic research centers at the College of Nursing. We invite you to learn more about the College of Nursing by visiting the College of Nursing website (https://nursing.uky.edu/).

Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with diverse rewards, focusing on your total well-being and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong worklife 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.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as 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, social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.

Education/Experience
A PhD in nursing is preferred or a PhD in an associated field with a master’s degree in nursing. A record of collaborative extramurally funded research and scholarship, experience as an educator and a track record of service to the nursing profession commensurate with appointment as an assistant or associate professor at the College of Nursing. A Kentucky Nursing License, or the ability to obtain a Kentucky Nursing license.

Please include an updated CV and Cover Letter when applying to this position. For specific request , please upload all references as one PDF. Job posting will remain open until the position is filled.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Verbal and written communication skills
Collaboration
Professional Development



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

PhD in nursing or an associated field with a master’s degree in nursing. Active Kentucky license as a registered nurse, or the eligibility to obtain an active Kentucky license. Demonstrated record of extramurally funded research and scholarship.



Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes


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.

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.