Assistant or Associate Professor, College of Nursing

Overview

Assistant or Associate Professor (open rank) in the College of Nursing, University of Kentucky. This is a full-time, 12-month regular title series, tenure-eligible position based in Lexington, KY. Start date anticipated no later than July 1, 2026 (earlier start date negotiable). The position is on-site.

• Demonstrate evidence of grantsmanship and productivity in health-related research.
• Commitment to education and collaborative research and scholarship.
• May teach at graduate and/or undergraduate levels.
• Actively participate in service to the university and the nursing profession.
• Promote community among faculty, staff, trainees, and students.
• Engage with multidisciplinary teams and university research centers; collaborate with community partners.

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  A PhD in nursing is preferred or a PhD in an associated field with a master’s degree in nursing.
• Required Related
  
  Experience:
  
  A PhD in nursing is preferred or a PhD in an associated field with a master’s degree in nursing and hold an active Kentucky license as a registered nurse. A record of collaborative extramurally funded research and scholarship and experience as an educator are expected, with a service record to the nursing profession commensurate with the rank.
• Required License/Registration/Certification:
  Active Kentucky license as a registered nurse, or eligibility to obtain an active Kentucky license.

Yes

• A PhD in nursing is preferred or a PhD in an associated field with a master’s degree in nursing.
• A record of collaborative extramurally funded research and scholarship; experience as an educator; and a track record of service to the nursing profession commensurate with appointment as an assistant or associate professor at the College of Nursing.
• Active Kentucky license as a registered nurse.

Verbal and written communication skills, collaboration, and professional development.

No

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Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings (national background check and/or drug screen).