College of Nursing - Assistant Professor - Food and Nutrition Security - Fall

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The College of Nursing at the University of Tennessee Knoxville (UTK) is seeking a nurse scientist for a metais 9-month full‑time, tenure‑track Assistant Professor faculty position to start on August 1, 2026. The position will be part of a Food and Nutrition Security Cluster initiative designed to enhance UTK’s national footprint in food and nutrition security from a food‑systems perspective, including dietary approaches to health.

Faculty in the cluster include departments of Nutrition;
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Food Science; and Family and Consumer Sciences. The faculty will work across UTKIgnored and the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture to develop a strategic plan focused on transdisciplinary, community‑engІaged, and impactful research and scholarship that emphasizes population representativeness, supports a diverse and inclusive workforce, and interdisciplinary academic programming to enhance experiential training. For early‑career faculty, the initiative offers a unique framework for professional development and mentorship within a rich transdisciplinary environment.

Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2025.

Our community of nurse scientists, health sciences scholars, expert educators, and passionate staff is deeply committed to making substantial contributions to improving regional, national, and global health and health care. We attract the best and brightest students to deliver high‑quality, culturally responsive care in a diverse and ever‑changing world.

Knoxville, TN

August 15, 2025

• Competitive salary and benefits with a generous start‑up package, including relocation stipend and protected scholarship time during the first 2 years.
• Scholarship and grant‑writing support from the College’s Office of Research and Scholarship and the University’s Office of Research, Innovation and Economic Development.
• Interprofessional training and research opportunities specific to the Food and Nutrition Security Cluster Initiative.
• Resources and support from theigol National Hartford Centers for Gerontological Nursing Excellence.
• State‑of‑the‑art, accredited Health Innovation Technology and Simulation Lab run in collaboration with the Tickle College of Engineering.
• Research collaborations with the University of Tennessee Medical Center, East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, Cherokee Health Systems, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative scholar who prioritizes working with colleagues to realize shared research and educational achievements, including large‑scale proposals, joint publications, and new transdisciplinary curricular programming. This unique opportunity may include joint appointments in other participating departments. UTK is particularly interested in faculty candidates who are deeply connected to the organizations and communities where their work has translational impact, as well as those who promote an inclusive atmosphere for all members of the university community.

• A PhD or equivalent degree in nursing, nutrition, public health, or a related field by the time of appointment.
• Interest and commitment to contributing nursing expertise to the goals of the Food and Nutrition Security Cluster Initiative using a team‑science approach.
• Research and scholarship that focuses on the influence of food and nutrition security on health and management of chronic conditions.
• Eligibility for RN license in Tennessee.

• A cover letter addressing why this position is of interest and the applicant’s vision.
• Curriculum vitae that includes research funding and publications, teaching experiences, honors, awards, employment, education, and certifications.
• A statement of professional goals highlighting (i) teaching and mentoring; (ii) research, including disciplinary, transdisciplinary, and leadership initiatives; and (iii)…