Phd In Nursing Jobs in Kentucky (NOW HIRING)

Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Assistant or Associate Professor, College of Nursing
Requisition Number
FE04700
Working Title
Assistant or Associate Professor (open rank)
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
A PhD in nursing is preferred or a PhD in an associated field with a master's degree in nursing.
Required Related Experience
A PhD in nursing is preferred or a PhD in an associated field with a master's degree in nursing and hold an active Kentucky license as a registered nurse. The candidate should have a record of collaborative extramurally funded research and scholarship, experience as an educator and a track record of service to the nursing profession commensurate with appointment as an assistant or associate professor at the College of Nursing.
Required License/Registration/Certification
Active Kentucky license as a registered nurse, or the eligibility to obtain an active Kentucky license.
Job Summary
The College of Nursing at the University of Kentucky invites exceptional candidates to apply for a full-time, 12-month Regular Title Series, tenure-eligible position, open rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. This position is an on-site position, and based in Lexington, KY. We seek candidates who use innovative approaches to address important and challenging problems in all aspects of nursing science. Research start-up funds and start date are negotiable for this Regular Title Series faculty position.
The successful candidate will demonstrate evidence of grantsmanship and productivity in health related research, a commitment to education, and collaborative research and scholarship. The successful candidate may teach at the graduate and/or undergraduate levels; actively participate in service to the university and the profession; and promote community among faculty,staff, trainees, and students. The prevailing candidate is expected to have an established research career, ambitious vision, and collegial style. 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 include some of the brightest and most innovative scholars in the discipline. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to engage with our nationally and internationally recognized researchers at the College of Nursing and with multidisciplinary teams through our dynamic centers at the University of Kentucky. We invite you to learn more about the College of Nursing at https://nursing.uky.edu/ and about the University of Kentucky Research Centers at https://research.uky.edu/centers-institutes.
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Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with comprehensive 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: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits.
Preferred Education/Experience
• A PhD in nursing is preferred or a PhD in an associated field with a master's degree in nursing. A record of collaborative extramurally funded research and scholarship, experience as an educator and a track record of service to the nursing profession commensurate with appointment as an assistant or associate professor at the College of Nursing.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Verbal and written communication skills, collaboration, and professional development
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
A PhD in nursing is preferred or a PhD in an associated field with a master's degree in nursing and hold an active Kentucky license as a registered nurse. The candidate should have a record of collaborative extramurally funded research and scholarship, experience as an educator and a track record of service to the nursing profession commensurate with appointment as an assistant or associate professor at the College of Nursing
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.
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 or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.
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.