Open Faculty Positions

The College of Nursing at the University of Kentucky invites exceptional candidates to apply for a full Professor role with an endowed professorship in a tenure-eligible, 12-month Regular Title Series position. We are seeking candidates who use innovative approaches to address important and challenging problems in all aspects of nursing science. We are particularly interested in applicants with expertise in community-engaged research, environmental exposures, disaster resilience/climate and health, tobacco control, lung health, and/or health policy research.

This senior scientist role will engage with and provide leadership to at least one of these dynamic centers at the University of Kentucky: Bridging Research Efforts and Advocacy Toward Healthy Environments (BREATHE); UK Center for Appalachian Research in Environmental Sciences (UK-CARES), an environmental health sciences core center; and AppalTRuST, a tobacco regulatory science center.

This role will serve as a primary researcher and mentor for early stage and mid-career scientists in the college, related Centers, and other UK colleges; teach and mentor at the graduate and/or undergraduate levels; actively participate in service to the university and the profession; and promote a diverse and inclusive community of faculty, staff, trainees, and students.

The College of Nursing is committed to providing world-class education and conducting novel research with University of Kentucky students and community partners. Our faculty includes some of the brightest and most innovative scholars in the discipline. We invite you to learn more about the College of Nursing, BREATHE, and UK-CARES by visiting College of Nursing | see blue (uky.edu), About BREATHE | Breathe (uky.edu), UK-CARES | Center for Appalachian Research in Environmental Science | University of Kentucky College of Medicine (uky.edu), respectively.

Quicklink to the job posting: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/488602

The University of Kentucky, College of Nursing is seeking a Regular Title Series (tenure eligible) Assistant Professor. This position is a 10-month appointment with an anticipated Distribution of Effort of about 40% Teaching and Advising, 0% Clinical Practice Activities, 45% Research and Scholarly Activity, and 15% Service/Professional Development which will be reviewed annually. We anticipate a start date on or after January 1, 2024.

This position, based in Lexington, KY, and will assist with undergraduate and graduate program instruction by teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, taking an active role in mentoring students and possibly postdoctoral students, and scholarship by development of an independent and nationally recognized program of research. Service to the College of Nursing, University and discipline of Nursing are a component of the job. This position involves designing, implementing and evaluating assigned didactic courses, advising students, guiding student projects, and serving on advisory and graduate committees. Research activities include submission of manuscripts for publication, presentation of scholarly activities in peer-reviewed venues, participation as both investigator and co-investigator on research projects, and leadership and collaboration in the development of grant proposals for research projects. Service on college, UK Healthcare, and University committees as appropriate. The candidate should have research and academic experience that includes experience with advising and successful teaching of adult students, and possess strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. The required education and experience include an earned doctoral degree in nursing or related field and hold an active Kentucky license as a registered nurse, if appropriate.

Faculty and staff of the College of Nursing (CON) are committed to creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect where students are encouraged to achieve their highest potential, regardless of, but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, ability, and socioeconomic status. The goal is to work together as a diverse group of engaged students, faculty, and staff to ensure all feel welcome, safe, accepted, and included. The University of Kentucky is an equal opportunity university. We encourage applications from women, minorities, and all interested and qualified people. The Assistant Dean of Diversity, Inclusion and Equity (DEI) is Dr. Jean Edward, 315 CON Building, 751 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40536-0232

Quicklink to the job posting: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/494628

The University of Kentucky, College of Nursing Undergraduate Program is seeking a Lecturer Title Series (tenure-ineligible) Lecturer/Simulation Specialist. This position is a 10-month appointment with an anticipated Distribution of Effort of about 90-95% Teaching and Advising, and 5-10% Service and Professional Development which will be reviewed annually. We anticipate a start date on or after January 1, 2024.

This position, based in Lexington, KY, and will assist in the undergraduate program instruction and includes instructional support for students, and curriculum facilitation that includes developing, coordinating, and teaching and evaluating nursing content and nursing interventions. This position will require the development of expertise in the use of interactive and simulated technology, and the ability to collaborate with other faculty and staff in incorporating this technology in nursing education. This position assists in all the operations of the Clinical Simulation and Learning Center laboratory space and equipment for undergraduate and graduate nursing students. Collaboration with UK Healthcare providers, administrators and staff is required. The candidate should have experience with advising and successful teaching of adult students, and possess strong  interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. The required education and experience include an earned Master’s degree in nursing and minimum of 2 years of professional nursing experience within the last 5 year required. An active, unencumbered Kentucky RN license is required. DNP/PhD preferred. Clinical Simulation experience preferred.

Faculty and staff of the College of Nursing (CON) are committed to creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect where students are encouraged to achieve their highest potential, regardless of, but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, ability, and socioeconomic status. The goal is to work together as a diverse group of engaged students, faculty, and staff to ensure all feel welcome, safe, accepted, and included. The University of Kentucky is an equal opportunity university. We encourage applications from women, minorities, and all interested and qualified people. The Assistant Dean for Inclusive Excellence is Dr. Jean Edward, 315 CON Building, 751 Rose Street, Lexington, KY 40536-0232. 

Quicklink to the job posting: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/496908