Lecturer - College of Nursing - Anatomy

Lecturer
- College of Nursing
- Anatomy

Job Title:

Lecturer
- College of Nursing
- Anatomy

Working Title:

Lecturer

Department Name: NURSING INSTRUCTION

Work Location:

Lexington, KY

Type of Position:
Faculty

Position Time Status:
Full-Time

Tenure Track Status:
Non-Tenure Track

Required

Education:

Master's degree in Nursing, Anatomy, Physiology, Biological Sciences, or a closely related field required.

Required Related

Experience:

Minimum of two years of relevant teaching or clinical experience within the last five years required.

Required License/Registration/Certification: N/A

Job Summary:

The University of Kentucky, College of Nursing Undergraduate Program is seeking a Lecturer Title Series (tenure-ineligible) Lecturer. This position is a 10-month appointment with an anticipated Distribution of Effort of about 90% Teaching and Advising, and 10% Service/Professional Development which will be reviewed annually. We anticipate a start date of August 1, 2026 but could potentially start sooner. This position, onsite and based in Lexington, KY, will assist and resource the Undergraduate BSN program within the College of Nursing.

This position will focus on teaching human anatomy and related foundational content to undergraduate nursing students. The Lecturer's didactic instruction will facilitate student learning through lectures, active learning strategies, and integration of anatomical knowledge with clinical application. Additional responsibilities include mentoring students, participation in course and curriculum development, and service on college committees. Ideal applicants will have experience teaching human anatomy, physiology, or related foundational sciences to undergraduate health professions or nursing students and the ability to connect anatomical concepts to clinical reasoning and patient care.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:
• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
• Clinical proficiency and clinical experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of human anatomy and its application to nursing or health sciences education.
• Ability to integrate anatomical knowledge with clinical nursing concepts.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? - No

Preferred Education/

Experience:

Doctorate (PhD,DNP, or related terminal degree) is preferred. Successful teaching experience with baccalaureate nursing students in the area of anatomy is preferred.

Final date to receive applications - 06/30/2026

Our University Community:
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Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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