Assistant Professor, College of Nursing at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

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University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

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Job Title	Assistant Professor, College of Nursing
Requisition Number	FE04501
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	Qualified applicants required education is an earned doctorate degree in nursing or related fieldwith a minimum of a BSN, BSN-DNP, or master’s degree in nursing. An active, unencumberedKentucky RN license and active Kentucky Board of Nursing ABSN certification is required. Thisindividual should exhibit strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills with acommitment to ongoing scholarship aligned with professional interests.
Required Related Experience	Qualified applicants required education is 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.
Required License/Registration/Certification	An active, unencumberedKentucky RN license and active Kentucky Board of Nursing ABSN certification is required.
Job Summary	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 is 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). * 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. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	This individual should exhibit strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills with a commitment to ongoing scholarship aligned with professional interests.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience	Qualified applicants required education is 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.
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled	Yes
Our University Community	We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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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1. Curriculum Vita
2. Cover Letter
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1. Academic Transcript

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