Posting Details
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Job Title Assistant Professor, College of NursingRequisition Number FE03548 Working Title Assistant Professor Department Name 7E100:NURSING INSTRUCTION Work Location Lexington, KY Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Tenure Track Required Education
DNP, PhD in Nursing or Doctorate in a related field. Minimum of 2 years of professional nursing experience within the last 5 years required.
Required Related Experience
DNP, PhD in Nursing or Doctorate in a related field. Minimum of 2 years of professional nursing experience within the last 5 years required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
Active, unencumbered Kentucky license as a registered nurse; may have certification as an advanced practice registered nurse, as appropriate.
Job Summary
The University of Kentucky, College of Nursing Undergraduate Program is seeking an Assistant Professor, Special Title Series (tenure-eligible) position. This position is a 10-month appointment with an anticipated Distribution of Effort of about 50-70% Teaching and Advising, and 5-20% Research/Scholarly Activity, 0-20% Clinical Practice Service and 5% Service/Professional Development which will be reviewed annually. We anticipate a start date of August 1, 2023 or after.
This position, based in Lexington, KY, will assist in resourcing the Undergraduate programs within the College of Nursing. This position requires an individual to provide teaching, advising, and mentoring of undergraduate students. This candidate will contribute to scholarly practice and in advancing nursing professionalism. Candidate will design, implement and evaluate the assigned didactic and clinical courses in the College's undergraduate program. They will plan and evaluate student clinical experiences, and guide undergraduate students. Additionally, the candidate will provide clinical services as an undergraduate clinical instructor as delineated. A DNP, PhD, or Doctoral Degree in nursing or a related field is required, a minimum of two years' experience of professional nursing within the last five years, and certification in online instruction from an accredited institution is required. Preparation in teaching and learning principles, including curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation with strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. An active unencumbered Kentucky license as a registered nurse is required.
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.
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 work-life 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.
Please include a curriculum vitae when submitting your application.
This position has been identified as supporting UK HealthCare, which receives funding from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ( CMS). Therefore, all individuals hired into this position must comply with the federal CMS mandate issued in March of 2022. This mandate requires all new hires to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. Start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID-19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience
Certification in online instruction from an accredited institution, preferred.Successful teaching and advising experience with BSN and/or graduate nursing students is preferred; or the potential for effective teaching and advising.
Deadline to Apply Open Until Filled Yes University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
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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Title
Assistant Professor, College of Nursing
Employer
University of Kentucky
Location
United States
Published
May 25, 2023
Application deadline
June 11, 2023
Job type
Associate Professor/Professor
Field
Medicine