Lecturer, College of Nursing

Job Title

Lecturer, College of Nursing

FE04779

7E100: NURSING INSTRUCTION

Lexington, KY

Full‑time Faculty (Non‑Tenure Track)

10‑month appointment – approximately 90% teaching & advising, 10% service/professional development.

March 1, 2026 (or sooner)

The University of Kentucky, College of Nursing Undergraduate Program seeks a Lecturer in the Title Series (tenure‑ineligible). The role supports the Undergraduate BSN program through teaching, advising, mentoring, course implementation and evaluation, and clinical instruction. The position is onsite, based in Lexington, KY.

• Teach assigned didactic and clinical courses to BSN students.
• Develop, implement, and assess curricula for adult education.
• Plan and evaluate student clinical experiences and sites.
• Provide clinical services as an undergraduate clinical instructor.
• Advising, mentoring, and guiding BSN students throughout their program.
• Participate in service and professional development activities as reviewed annually.

• Earned Master’s Degree in Nursing (required); DNP or PhD preferred.
• Clinical experience in health promotion, health informatics, pediatrics, public health, physical assessment, synthesis, professional role, or pharmacology (required).
• Experience in teaching and learning principles for adult education, including curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation (preferred).
• Active, unencumbered Kentucky registered nurse license.
• Minimum of 2 years of BSN‑prepared professional clinical nursing experience within the last 5 years.
• Successful teaching experience with baccalaureate nursing students in the aforementioned areas (preferred).

Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with comprehensive rewards focusing on your total well‑being and career development. The university contributes to retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance, with optional benefits including dental and vision insurance and additional retirement plans. For more information, visit UK Benefits.

Open until filled. Applicants may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings, including a national background check and/or drug screen, as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources.

The University of Kentucky follows both federal and state constitutions and all applicable 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, disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, or social or economic status.

All applicants must comply with University smoking regulation. The University is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.