Assistant or Associate Professor, Special Title Series
Listed on 2026-08-23
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Nursing
Nurse Educator, Advanced Practice Nurse/APRN
Assistant or Associate Professor, Special Title Series
Job Title Assistant or Associate Professor, Special Title Series
Requisition Number
Requisition Number FE04750
Working Title
Working Title Assistant or Associate Professor
Department Name
Department Name 7E100:
NURSING INSTRUCTION
Work Location
Work Location Lexington, KY
Type of Position
Type of Position Faculty
Position Time Status
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
The required education and experience include an earned PhD or DNP nursing degree with demonstration of expertise in nursing administration and evidence-based practice.
Required Related Experience
The required education and experience include an earned PhD or DNP nursing degree with demonstration of expertise in nursing administration and evidence-based practice. Active Kentucky license as a prepared registered nurse required along with at least 5 years of practice and academic experience.
Required License/Registration/Certification
Active Kentucky license as a prepared registered nurse.
Job Summary
The University of Kentucky, College of Nursing Graduate DNP Program is seeking a Special Title Series (tenure-eligible) Assistant or Associate Professor (open-rank). This position is a 12-month appointment with an anticipated Distribution of Effort of about 60-80% Teaching and Advising, 0-20% Clinical Practice Activities, 15% Research and Scholarly Activity, and 5% Service/Professional Development which will be reviewed annually. This posting will remain open until filled.
This position, based in Lexington, KY, and will assist in MSN / DNP program instruction needed to expand and resource the Healthcare Systems Leadership Program ( ENL ) specialty program in the College of Nursing. This position requires an individual to provide teaching, advising, and mentoring related to Healthcare Systems Leadership and Executive Nurse Leadership. Contributions to scholarly practice, and in advancing nursing professionalism as an advanced practice nurse.
Position responsibilities include designing, implementing, and evaluating didactic and clinical courses in the College’s Graduate Nursing programs, planning and evaluating student clinical experiences, and advise students in the DNP program. This role requires the candidate to serve as a liaison between the College and clinical agencies in which student placements occur and participate as an active inter professional team member.
Collaboration with UK Healthcare providers, administrators and staff is required to assess, develop and evaluate strategies targeted at leadership areas of nursing.
Candidate is expected to participate in the assessment, planning and implementation and evaluation of applicable programs, projects, scholarship and research anticipating the submission of manuscripts for publication and presentations of scholarly activities in peer-reviewed venues. Participation as an investigator or as a co-investigator on evidence-based practice or research projects and grant proposals. Candidates should have demonstrated expertise in nursing administration and evidence-based practice, including some experience in an Executive Nursing Leadership role.
The required education and experience include an earned PhD or DNP nursing degree with demonstration of expertise in nursing administration and evidence-based practice. Active Kentucky license as a prepared registered nurse required along with at least 5 years of practice and academic experience.
Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with comprehensive rewards, focusing on your total well-being and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong work life 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.
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Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Experience in an Executive Nursing Leadership. Expertise in nursing administration. Demonstration of expertise in nursing administration and…
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