Assistant Professor - College of Nursing - Fall

Knoxville, TN

Sep 21, 2026

The
College of Nursing
at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, invites applications for a 9-month full-time
, tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to start August 1, 2027. We are seeking dynamic, innovative, and collaborative candidates who are committed to advancing nursing education, research, and practice in the evolving health landscape.

Details on the College of Nursing Programs are available at https://nursing.utk.edu/

About the College of Nursing With a longstanding tradition of excellence in nursing education, research, and clinical practice, we are proud to be a guiding force in healthcare education. By offering cutting-edge academic programs, supporting impactful research, and forging strong community partnerships, we prepare healthcare professionals who deliver high-quality, culturally responsive care in a diverse and ever-changing world. Come join the Vol Nurse Family!

Get to know CON

Highlights:

• Generous start-up package including relocation stipend and protected scholarship time for the first 2 years
• Scholarship and grant writing support from the college (Office of Research & Scholarship) and the university (Office of Research, Innovation and Economic Development)
• Inter-professional education and research opportunities
• Member of the National Hartford Centers for Gerontological Nursing Excellence
• State-of-the-art accredited Health Innovation & Simulation Lab run in collaboration with the College of Engineering
• Collaborations with Pat Summitt Alzheimer’s clinic, University of Tennessee Medical Center, Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital and Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
• The college owns and operates Vine Clinic, a nurse-managed school-based health center with telehealth services to other underserved schools.

About the Position

This position is ideal for an emerging scholar and educator who will advance the College’s mission through high-quality teaching, developing a sustainable program of research/scholarship, and service to the College, University and profession. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to sustain externally funded research, student mentorship, and the ability to contribute to a collegial, outcomes-focused academic environment. Key responsibilities include delivering high-quality, engaging instruction;

mentoring and advising students; conducting influential research with strong potential for external funding; and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across diverse academic and professional domains.

Position Responsibilities:

Research and Scholarship

• Establish and maintain a focused program of scholarly research with a clear agenda and measurable outcomes with potential for extramural funding.
• Disseminate research findings through peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and conferences.
• Pursue external funding and/or lead scholarly initiatives aligned with college priority and disciplinary needs.
• Collaborate with faculty, clinical partners, and interdisciplinary teams to strengthen research impact and translation to practice

Teaching and Mentorship

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses as assigned.
• Use evidence-based teaching strategies and valid assessment to support student learning outcomes.
• Advise and mentor students (academic progression, research mentorship, project/dissertation support).
• Contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and continuous improvement of academic programs.

Service and Leadership

• Participate in college, university, and professional committees; contribute to shared governance.
• Contribute to accreditation readiness, program evaluation, and strategic initiatives as…