Assistant Professor - College of Nursing - Fall 2027

University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Protected scholarship time (2 years)

Research support from college/univ

Job summary

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville College of Nursing invites applications for a 9-month, full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position starting August 1, 2027. We seek dynamic, innovative candidates dedicated to advancing nursing education, research, and practice in a changing health landscape.

The successful candidate will teach, mentor, and conduct impactful research with external funding potential, while collaborating across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in nursing by time of appointment.
• Eligibility for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor with tenure-track expectations.
• Current/unencumbered RN license in the state of permanent residency and eligibility for TN RN licensure.
• Strong foundation in human-centered design and human factors in clinical or educational settings.
• Evidence of research in health and wellness.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a focused program of scholarly research with potential for extramural funding.
• Disseminate research findings through peer-reviewed publications and conferences.
• Pursue external funding and lead scholarly initiatives aligned with college priorities.
• Collaborate with faculty, clinical partners, and interdisciplinary teams to translate research to practice.

Skills

Nursing doctorate

RN license TN

Scholarly productivity

Academic teaching

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Doctorate in nursing

Job description

Description

The College of Nursing at the University of Tennessee,Knoxville, invites applications for a 9-month full-time,tenure track position at the rank of AssistantProfessor to start August 1, 2027. We are seeking dynamic,innovative, and collaborative candidates who are committed toadvancing nursing education, research, and practice in the evolvinghealth landscape. Details on the College of Nursing Programs areavailable at https://nursing.utk.edu/

About the College of Nursing

With a longstanding traditionof excellence in nursing education, research, and clinicalpractice, we are proud to be a guiding force in healthcareeducation. By offering cutting-edge academic programs, supportingimpactful research, and forging strong community partnerships, weprepare healthcare professionals who deliver high-quality,culturally responsive care in a diverse and ever-changing world. Come join the Vol Nurse Family! Get to knowCON

Highlights

• Generous start-up package including relocation stipend and protected scholarship time for the first 2 years
• Scholarship and grant writing support from the college (Officeof Research & Scholarship) and the university (Office ofResearch, Innovation and Economic Development)
• Inter-professional education and research opportunities
• Member of the National Hartford Centers for GerontologicalNursing Excellence
• State-of-the-art accredited Health Innovation & SimulationLab run in collaboration with the College of Engineering
• Collaborations with Pat Summitt Alzheimer’s clinic, Universityof Tennessee Medical Center, Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital andOak Ridge National Laboratory.
• The college owns and operates Vine Clinic, a nurse-managedschool-based health center with telehealth services to otherunderserved schools.

About the Position

This position is ideal for an emerging scholar and educator whowill advance the College’s mission through high-quality teaching,developing a sustainable program of research/scholarship, andservice to the College, University and profession. The successfulcandidate will demonstrate a commitment to sustain externallyfunded research, student mentorship, and the ability to contributeto a collegial, outcomes-focused academic environment. Keyresponsibilities include delivering high-quality, engaginginstruction; mentoring and advising students; conductinginfluential research with strong potential for external funding;and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across diverseacademic and professional domains.

Position Responsibilities

Research and Scholarship

• Establish and maintain a focused program of scholarly researchwith a clear agenda and measurable outcomes with potential forextramural funding.
• Disseminate research findings through peer-reviewedpublications, presentations, and conferences.
• Pursue external funding and/or lead scholarly initiativesaligned with college priority and disciplinary needs.
• Collaborate with faculty, clinical partners, andinterdisciplinary teams to strengthen research impact andtranslation to practice

Teaching and Mentorship

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses as assigned.
• Use evidence-based teaching strategies and valid assessment tosupport student learning outcomes.
• Advise and mentor students (academic progression, researchmentorship, project/dissertation support).
• Contribute to curriculum development, assessment, andcontinuous improvement of academic programs.

Service and Leadership

• Participate in college, university, and professionalcommittees; contribute to shared governance.
• Contribute to accreditation readiness, program evaluation, andstrategic initiatives as assigned.
• Engage in professional and community service that advances thediscipline, strengthens partnerships and promotes the mission ofthe college.
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to enhanceeducational programs and research initiatives.

Work Location

Knoxville, TN - This is not a distance-basedpostion. Faculty are expected to be present on campus.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in nursing by time of appointment.
• Eligibility for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professorwith evidence consistent with tenure-track expectations (scholarlyproductivity, peer-reviewed publications, and recognizedcontributions).
• Demonstrated scholarly productivity.
• Current/unencumbered RN license in the state where they are apermanent resident, and eligibility for RN licensure in Tennessee,as required for the position.
• Strong foundation in human-centered design and human factors inclinical or educational settings.
• Evidence of research in health and wellness

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in academic nursing
• Evidence of team science and translational research
• Currently funded with the potential to transfer funding toUTKCON
• Experience with instructional media and technology

Rank and Salary

Assistant professors are expected to

1. hold the doctorate or other terminal degree of the discipline,or to present equivalent training and experience as appropriate tothe particular appointment
2. show promise as teachers
3. show promise of developing a program in disciplinary research /scholarship / creative activity that is gaining externalrecognition
4. have a developing record of institutional, disciplinary, and/orprofessional service
5. show evidence that they work well with colleagues and studentsin performing their university responsibilities.

S alary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Acompetitive benefits package is included.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration foret employment and admission without regard to race, color, nationalorigin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexualorientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or anyother characteristic protected by federal or state law. Inaccordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil RightsAct of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans withDisabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmativelystates that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, ordisability in its education programs and activities, and thispolicy extends to employment by the university.

Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at Equal Opportunity and Accessibility, 1840Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, by email to [e-mail] , or by phone at 865-974-2498.

Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, andnational origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA(disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age),sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Investigation and Resolution, 216 Business IncubatorBuilding, E J. Chapman Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, by email [e-mail], or by phone at 865-974-0717.