Adjunct Clinical Instructor - College of Nursing - Academic Year 2026
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Nursing
Nurse Educator
Description
The College of Nursing at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, seeks a dynamic and engaging Adjunct Clinical Instructor (part-time) to contribute to educating the next generation of health care professionals. Details on the College of Nursing Programs are available at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./
About the College of NursingWith a longstanding tradition of excellence in nursing education, research, and clinical practice, we are proud to be a guiding force in healthcare education. We embrace innovation while honoring the values that have shaped our success. 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.
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This is a adjunct faculty role that focuses on delivering high-quality undergraduate and/or graduate nursing education, including clinical supervision. Responsibilities encompass instruction, student assessment, and collaboration on clinical placements and curriculum revisions. Appointments are made on a semester-by-semester basis, contingent upon the College’s teaching needs.
Duties:Participate in the ongoing development, implementation, evaluation, and enhancement of nursing academic programs:
- 1. Participate in program and course revisions.
- a. Teach graduate and undergraduate nursing courses as assigned
- b. Supervise nursing students as assigned
- c. Participate in the evaluation and ongoing enhancement of the curricula
- d. Apply evidence from best education practices to curriculum development and to teaching
- 2. Serve the College of Nursing, University, community and profession:
- a. Participate in community and professional activities as appropriate
- 3. Contribute to the mission and strategic priorities of the College of Nursing and the University of Tennessee Knoxville.
- 4. Collaborate effectively with other faculty and staff membersboth within the College of Nursing and throughout the University and community to develop inter-professional academic, clinical, and research opportunities.
- Various clinical sites in the Knoxville, Tennessee area
- Clinical models anticipate two days a week either Monday,Tuesday or Wednesday, Thursday
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with at least 5 years clinical experience
- Licensure as a registered nurse in Tennessee prior toemployment
- Effective interpersonal skills and cultural competence
- Ability to work with a diverse group of students and colleagues
Qualifications:
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) at time of appointment
- Evidence of successful clinical and/or classroom teaching experience
- Eligibility for APRN licensure in Tennessee
Experience with instructional media and technology
Equal Employment Opportunity StatementAll qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or anyother characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university.
Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed tothe ADA Coordinator at Equal Opportunity and Accessibility, 1840
Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN , by email to eoa , or by phone at . Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA(disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age),sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Investigation and Resolution, 216 Business Incubator Building, E J.
Chapman Drive, Knoxville, TN , by email to investigations, or by phone at .
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