Associate or Professor, College of Nursing

Associate or Professor, College of Nursing

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Posting Details

• Job Title: Associate or Professor, College of Nursing
• Requisition Number: FE04696
• Working Title: Open Rank
  - Associate or Professor
• Department Name: 7E100:
  
  NURSING INSTRUCTION
• Work Location: Lexington, KY
• Type of Position: Faculty
• Position Time Status: Full-Time
• Tenure Track Status: Tenure Track

PhD in nursing preferred or PhD degree in an associated field with a master’s degree in nursing.

• A strong record of collaborative extramural research, education, scholarship, and service to the profession commensurate with appointment as professor with tenure in an area of specialization offered by the College.
• A history of successful externally funded research as PI and trajectory for continuation of externally funded research.

Active Kentucky license as a registered nurse, or eligibility to obtain.

The College of Nursing at the University of Kentucky invites exceptional candidates to apply for a full-time, 12-month Regular Title Series, tenure-eligible position, open rank of Associate or full Professor. We anticipate a start date no later than July 1, 2026, and earlier start date can be negotiated. This is an on‑site position based in Lexington, KY. We seek candidates who use innovative approaches to address important and challenging problems in all aspects of nursing science.

We are particularly interested in applicants with experience in research focused on addressing Kentucky’s major health concerns (cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, asthma) and commitment to graduate education and mentorship. Research start‑up funds are negotiable.

The successful candidate will demonstrate evidence of grantsmanship and productivity in health‑related research, a commitment to education, and collaborative, community‑engaged research/scholarship. The candidate may teach at the graduate and/or undergraduate levels; actively participate in service to the university, profession, faculty, staff, trainees, and students. The role serves as a primary researcher and mentor for early‑stage and mid‑career scientists.

• PhD in nursing is preferred or a PhD in an associated field with a master’s degree in nursing.
• Strong record of collaborative extramural research, education, scholarship, and service to the profession commensurate with appointment as professor with tenure in an area of specialization offered by the College.
• History of successful externally funded research as PI and trajectory for continuation of externally funded research.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes

Open Until Filled:
Yes

We value the well‑being of each employee and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn, and live. The University follows federal and state constitutions and all applicable laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, creed, age, disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or socio‑economic status, or smoking status, as long as the person complies with university smoking regulations.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources, including a national background check and/or drug screen.