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The University of Kentucky, College of Nursing invites qualified candidates to apply for this Clinical Title Series (tenure-ineligible) Assistant Professor position. This position is a 12-month appointment with an anticipated Distribution of Effort of about 55-70% Teaching and Advising, 20-35% Administration, 5% Scholarly Activity, and 5% Service and professional development, which will be reviewed annually. We anticipate a start date of July 1, 2025, but no later than August 1, 2025. An earlier date is subject to negotiation.

This position, based in Lexington, KY, onsite, will serve as the Director of and faculty member in the Bachelor of Science Surgical First Assist program within the College of Nursing. This leadership position involves overseeing all aspects of the BSSFA program, including course design, administration, budget management, continuous evaluation, and planning for accreditation. Additionally, the successful candidate will play a critical role in the development of a new laboratory to enhance the program. A significant portion of the workload will focus on teaching, ensuring students receive high-quality education and practical clinical experiences.

As the Program Director, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of students preparing for a specialty in Surgical First Assist. In addition to providing instruction, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the program, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards, maintaining strong relationships with accrediting bodies, and ensuring that all program activities align with the educational goals of the institution. Key responsibilities include: design, implement, and evaluate courses for the program ensuring curricular changes through contacts with professional accrediting bodies, advisory committees, and employer groups; provide instruction in program courses; plan, evaluate and oversee student clinical experiences; manage lab equipment, supplies and accreditation requirements; establish and maintain lab guidelines, policies, and procedures; oversee the student evaluation process, providing feedback and documentation; advise BSSFA students in the program and assist with their professional development; maintain professional certifications (KCSA, CSFA, CSA) and stay current in education and clinical competencies; marketing the program and provide access to students; attend faculty and course meetings, participates in shared governance in the college, and collaborates across colleges and the university to ensure student success; and oversee total program evaluation, ensuring continuous improvement and adherence to ARC/STSA and Commission on Accreditation of Allies Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and SACS accreditation standards.

The required education and experience include a minimum of an earned master’s degree from an accredited university with a preferred additional bachelor’s degree in a health-related field; certification in Surgical First Assistant role and is licensed, or eligible for licensure by the Kentucky Medical Board; and a minimum of three years’ experience as a program director in Surgical First Assistant with current experience in the operating room. Current experience spent as a practicing surgical first assistant should be within the last five years. The candidate should be proficient in instructional methods, curriculum design and have program planning experience. Demonstrated proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canvas, Blackboard, etc. is preferred.

Please include an updated CV and Cover Letter when applying to this position. For Specific Request #1, please upload three letters of reference as one PDF. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Quick link to job posting:   University of Kentucky Applicant Site | Assistant Professor, College of Nursing

This position will be open April 7, 2025. 

The University of Kentucky, College of Nursing Graduate DNP Program is seeking a SpecialTitle Series (tenure-eligible) Assistant/Associate/Professor (open-rank). This position is an onsite 12-month appointment with an anticipated Distribution of Effort of about 70-80% Teaching and Advising, 0-20% Clinical Practice Activities, 15% Research and Scholarly Activity, and 5% Service/Professional Development which will be reviewed annually. We anticipate a start date of July 1, 2025, but no later than October 1, 2025.

This position, based in Lexington, KY, and will assist in MSN/DNP program instruction needed to expand and resource the Healthcare Systems Leadership Program (ENL) specialty program in the College of Nursing. This position requires an individual to provide teaching, advising, and mentoring related to Healthcare Systems Leadership and Executive Nurse leadership. Contributions to scholarly practice, and in advancing nursing professionalism as an advanced practice nurse. Position responsibilities include designing, implementing, and evaluating didactic and clinical courses in the College’s Graduate Nursing programs, planning and evaluating student clinical experiences, and advise students in the DNP program. This position requires the candidate to serve as a liaison between the College and clinical agencies in which student placements occur and participate as an active interprofessional team member. Collaboration with UK Healthcare providers, administrators and staff is required to assess, develop and evaluate strategies targeted at leadership areas of nursing. Candidate is expected to participate in the assessment, planning and implementation and evaluation of applicable programs, projects, scholarship and research anticipating the submission of manuscripts for publication and presentations of scholarly activities in peer-reviewed venues. Participation as an investigator or as a co-investigator on evidence-based practice or research projects and grant proposals. The required education and experience include an earned PhD or DNP nursing degree with demonstration of expertise in nursing administration and evidence-based practice. ActiveKentucky license as a registered nurse required along with at least 5 years of practice and academic experience.

Quick link to job posting: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/560094 

The University of Kentucky, College of Nursing Undergraduate Program is seeking a Lecturer Title Series (tenure-ineligible) Lecturer. This position is a 9-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 January 1, 2025 but not later than March 1, 2025.

This position, onsite and based in Lexington, KY, will assist and resource the Undergraduate BSN program within the College of Nursing. This position requires an individual to provide teaching, advising, and mentoring of undergraduate students enrolled in the BSN program. Candidate will implement and evaluate the assigned didactic and clinical courses in the College’s undergraduate program. They will plan and evaluate student clinical experiences and sites, and guide BSN students. Additionally, the candidate will provide clinical services as an undergraduate clinical instructor as delineated. The required education and experience include an earned Master’s Degree in nursing. DNP or PhD in nursing preferred. Preparation in teaching and learning principles for adult education preferred, including curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation. Clinical experience in one or more of the areas of health promotion, pediatrics, public health, physical assessment, synthesis, professional role or pharmacology required. Successful teaching experience with baccalaureate nursing students in the areas of health promotion, pediatrics, public health, physical assessment, synthesis, professional role or pharmacology preferred. An active unencumbered Kentucky license as a registered nurse and a minimum of 2 years of related professional clinical practice nursing experience within the last 5 years is required.

Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with diverse rewards, focusing on your total well-being and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong worklife integration. The university generously contributes to employees’ retirement plans, medical

coverage, and life insurance. In addition, UK offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans and much more. To learn more about these benefits, please visit: www.uky.edu/HR/benefits.

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).

Link to apply: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/564546

Open Until Filled

The University of Kentucky (UK) College of Nursing invites applications for full-time, 12-month Regular Title Series, tenure-eligible faculty positions with a record of research commensurate with the rank of Associate or Full Professor. Based in Lexington, KY, the anticipated start date for the positions is July 1, 2025, with consideration of an earlier start date possible.

SENIOR RESEARCHER: the College of Nursing seeks collegial and collaborative faculty with established research to address priority health issues that impact individuals, families, communities and populations across the state of Kentucky and beyond, such as cancer prevention and control, substance use disorders, health policy, environmental exposures and/or disaster resilience/climate and health. This position includes the potential for an endowed professorship.

SENIOR RESEARCHER IN CARDIOVASCULAR RESEARCH: the College of Nursing seeks collegial and collaborative faculty with established research in cardiovascular disease prevention, treatment, and/or self-management. This position includes the potential for an endowed professorship.

The successful candidate will demonstrate evidence of grantsmanship and productivity in research and scholarship; have an established national or international scientific reputation; and demonstrate a commitment to teaching and service. The successful candidate may teach across the curriculum; will actively participate in service to the university and the profession; and will promote inclusive excellence among faculty, staff, trainees, and students. Preferred candidates will be intellectual leaders with high emotional intelligence, ambitious vision, and the energy to inspire other researchers in nursing and other disciplines. The selected faculty will serve as a primary researcher and mentor for early stage and mid-career scientists in the College of Nursing as well as in other university colleges and centers.

How to Apply

The University of Kentucky, College of Nursing is seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual to expand and resource the MSN and DNP programs. This position offers the opportunity to           engage in teaching, advising, mentoring, and leadership, contributing to the continued growth and success of our graduate programs. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for nursing education and scholarly practice while supporting the development of Family Nurse Practitioners. The role will include responsibilities related to educational activities, research, clinical practice, and service to the University, fostering a collaborative environment for students, faculty, and staff. This position requires an individual to provide teaching, advising/mentoring, and leadership for the College and University while building scholarly practice related to the practice paradigm. The successful candidate will contribute to the ongoing development and expansion of the MSN/DNP programs, specifically supporting the education of Family Nurse Practitioners. This will be a position with a 12-month appointment and an anticipated Distribution of Effort of approximately 50-70% Teaching and Advising, 0-20% Clinical Practice Activities, 15-20% Research and Scholarly Activities, and 10% Service and Professional Development. This position is based in Lexington, KY, and would be an onsite position. We anticipate a start date on July 1, 2025, but no later than August 1, 2025.

This Special Title Series role’s key responsibilities will include: 1) Design, implement, and evaluate assigned didactic and clinical courses in the College’s graduate programs through recognized curriculum processes; 2) Plan and evaluate student clinical experiences; 3) Advise students in the MSN/DNP programs, providing guidance and mentorship 4) Guide DNP students’ projects and/or serve on advisory committees, depending on background and expertise; 5) Attend faculty and course meetings to ensure program alignment and student success; 6) Actively contribute to the College of Nursing scholarly activities; 7) Develop and advance a program of scholarship in nursing and healthcare; 8) Submit manuscripts for publication and present scholarly work in peer reviewed venues; 9) Lead investigations in Evidence-Based Practice (EBP), Quality Improvement (QI), or policy initiatives; 10) Seek funding opportunities to support scholarly endeavors; 11) Provide clinical services, as required for certification which may be inside or external to workload; 12) Participate as an active interprofessional team member and lead projects; 13) Collaborate with UK Healthcare nursing administrators to delineate nursing practice roles and standards as an APRN to improve care for patients and families; 14) Participate in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of evidence-based programs and staff education; 15) Mentor staff in planning, implementing, and evaluating evidence-based practice projects in nursing. 16) Serve on college and/or university committees as appropriate; and 17) Contribute to interprofessional advisory boards and committees focused on developing policy and setting priorities for nursing services as opportunities arise.

Qualified applicants required education include an earned doctorate degree in nursing or related field with a minimum of a BSN, BSN-DNP, or master’s degree in nursing. An active, unencumbered Kentucky RN license and active Kentucky Board of Nursing ABSN certification is required. This individual should exhibit strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills with a commitment to ongoing scholarship aligned with professional interests.

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:   University of Kentucky Applicant Site | Assistant Professor, College of Nursing  

This position will be open until filled.