Open Faculty Positions

The College of Nursing is hiring part time clinical instructors for our Spring 2026 semester.  The part-time Clinical Instructor for the University of Kentucky Bachelors of Nursing Program plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application for nursing students. This position involves interpreting the mission and aims of the College of Nursing to plan and deliver nursing care within healthcare agencies, serving as a role model, and maintaining current clinical competency and knowledge.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Instruction and Supervision: Provide hands-on clinical instruction and supervision to nursing students, ensuring the delivery of safe patient care. Facilitate valuable learning experiences, including the use of the nursing process and clinical judgment.

Student Orientation and Evaluation: Orient students to clinical settings, reinforcing concepts from the BSN curriculum, and helping them develop professional skills, clinical reasoning, and effective communication. Plan and assign student tasks, and guide students in acquiring necessary nursing skills. Conduct student evaluations weekly, at mid-term, and at the end of the term, providing timely feedback to promote student success.

Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with course faculty, healthcare agency staff, and other faculty members to ensure effective clinical learning experiences. Serve as a positive liaison between the College of Nursing and healthcare agencies, and maintain open communication with all stakeholders.

Professional Development: Attend mandatory orientation and training sessions; maintain compliance with clinical site requirements; participate in faculty meetings and ongoing program evaluation activities, as required; provide update professional portfolio annually.

The required education is a master’s degree or higher in nursing OR Bachelor’s degree in nursing with evidence of graduate hours in nursing complete with annual review and approval of the Associate Dean. Two years of full-time nursing employment or the equivalent within the last 5 years with evidence of competence in clinical area.   The required license and certification include a current unencumbered license or privilege to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification for the Healthcare Provider valid for at least 6 months after employment date.  **For specific Request #1- Please upload 2 recommendation letters in one PDF.

Quick Link to apply: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/545903

The University of Kentucky College of Nursing is seeking a Senior Researcher in Cardiovascular Research! The ideal candidate will demonstrate established research productivity with a focus on cardiovascular disease prevention, treatment, and/or self-management; academic experience teaching and mentoring students and new investigators; and an established national or international scientific reputation. Expectations of this role include continuing successful engagement in research, the potential to teach across the curriculum with priority dedication to the PhD program, and active participation in service to the college, university and the profession. Preferred candidates will be leaders in their scientific field that inspires researchers in nursing and other disciplines. This position includes the potential for an endowed professorship. 

Applicants with a record of research commensurate with the rank of Associate or Full Professor are invited for this full-time, 12-month Regular Title Series, tenure-eligible faculty position. Qualified applicants required education include an earned PhD in nursing or related field with a minimum of a BSN or master’s degree in nursing and eligibility for licensure as a registered nurse in Kentucky. This individual should exhibit strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills with a commitment to ongoing research.

This is an on-site position based in Lexington, KY, with an anticipated Distribution of Effort of approximately 50-70% Research and Scholarly Activities, 20-40% Teaching, and 10-15% Service and Professional Development. The projected start date is July 1, 2026 with consideration of an earlier start date possible.

This posting will remain open until the appropriate individual is recruited. 

Please contact Debra Cruce, Senior Consultant or Jeffrey Harris, Managing Partner for further details. 

Debra Cruce, Senior Consultant | O: 614-798-8500 | M: 850-461-0963 | Email: debra@HarrisSearch.com 

Jeffrey Harris, Managing Partner | O: 614-798-8500 | M: 614-354-2100 | Email: jeff@HarrisSearch.com

The University of Kentucky, College of Nursing is seeking a dynamic individual with a developing program of scientific research and dedication to teaching the next generation of nurses. This successful candidate for this position will develop an independent and nationally or internationally recognized program of research, assist with teaching in the undergraduate and graduate programs, engage in mentoring students and in service roles to the college, university and the nursing profession. This individual should exhibit strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills with a commitment to ongoing research. 

This is a Regular Title Series (tenure- eligible) Assistant Professor position with a 10-month appointment. The anticipated Distribution of Effort is approximately 20-40% Research and Scholarly Activity, 45-70% Teaching and Advising, and 10% Service and Professional Development. The required education is an earned PhD in nursing or related field with a minimum of a master’s degree in nursing and eligibility for licensure as a registered nurse in Kentucky. This is an onsite position based in Lexington, KY, with an anticipated start date no later than August 1, 2026.

Quick link to job posting:  https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/583053

This posting will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received.  
 

The University of Kentucky, College of Nursing is seeking a dynamic individual with a developing program of scientific research and dedication to teaching the next generation of nurses. This successful candidate for this position will develop an independent and nationally or internationally recognized program of research, assist with teaching in the undergraduate and graduate programs, engage in mentoring students and in service roles to the college, university and the nursing profession. This individual should exhibit strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills with a commitment to ongoing research. 

This is a Regular Title Series (tenure- eligible) Assistant Professor position with a 12-month appointment. The anticipated Distribution of Effort is approximately 50-70% Research and Scholarly Activity, 20-30% Teaching and Advising, and 10-20% Service and Professional Development. The required education is an earned PhD in nursing or related field with a minimum of a master’s degree in nursing and eligibility for licensure as a registered nurse in Kentucky. This is an onsite position based in Lexington, KY. The projected start date is July 1, 2026 with consideration of an earlier start date possible.

Quick link to job posting:   https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/604112

This posting will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received.  

The University of Kentucky, College of Nursing is seeking a dynamic individual with an established program of scientific research and dedication to teaching the next generation of nurses and nurse scientists. The successful candidate for this position will have evidence of an independent program of research. The role will focus on growing a nationally or internationally recognized program of research, teaching in the undergraduate and graduate nursing programs, engaging in student mentorship, and in providing service to the college, university and the nursing profession. This individual should exhibit strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills with a commitment to ongoing research. 

This is a Regular Title Series (tenure- eligible) Assistant or Associate Professor position with a 12-month appointment The anticipated Distribution of Effort is approximately 50-70% Research and Scholarly Activity (based upon funding), 20-30% Teaching and Advising, and 10-20% Service and Professional Development. The required education is an earned PhD in nursing or related field with a minimum of a master’s degree in nursing and eligibility for licensure as a registered nurse in Kentucky. This is an onsite position based in Lexington, KY. The projected start date is July 1, 2026 with consideration of an earlier start date possible.

Quick link to job posting:   https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/604113

This posting will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received.  

The University of Kentucky College of Nursing is seeking faculty with a track record of successful research and a passion for teaching and for mentoring the next generation of researchers. The ideal candidate will demonstrate productivity in research and scholarship and academic experience teaching and mentoring students and new investigators, as well as have an established national or international scientific reputation. Expectations of this role include continuing successful engagement in research, potential to teach across the curriculum with priority dedication to the PhD program, and active participation in service to the college, university and the profession. Preferred candidates will be leaders in their scientific field that inspires researchers in nursing and other disciplines. 

Applicants with a record of research commensurate with the rank of Associate or Full Professor are invited for this full-time, 12-month Regular Title Series, tenure-eligible faculty position. Qualified applicants required education include an earned PhD in nursing or related field with a minimum of a master’s degree in nursing and eligibility for licensure as a registered nurse in Kentucky. This individual should exhibit strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills with a commitment to ongoing research.

This is an on-site position based in Lexington, KY, with an anticipated Distribution of Effort of approximately 50-70% Research and Scholarly Activities, 10-20% Teaching, and 10% Service and Professional Development. The projected start date is July 1, 2026 with consideration of an earlier start date possible.

This posting will remain open until the appropriate individual is recruited. Applicants should apply via the UK Jobs site and include an up-to-date curriculum vitae, letter of interest and reference letters * (Please include reference letters in one PDF on field Specific Request #1). *

 Quick link to job posting:   https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/604079

This posting will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received.