Associate or Professor (open rank), College of Nursing

Inside Higher Ed; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Medical coverage

Life insurance

Optional dental and vision benefits

Job summary

A public research university in Lexington, KY, seeks an experienced Associate or Professor to serve as the Associate Dean of Graduate Programs and Practice. The role involves leading a nursing program, overseeing faculty and student success, and requires a doctorate in nursing along with a Kentucky RN license. This full-time, tenure-track faculty position offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive academic environment.

Qualifications

• 10 years of professional nursing experience with expertise in curriculum.
• Demonstrated leadership and commitment to ongoing scholarship.

Responsibilities

• Direct, manage, and identify resources for the program.
• Oversee course scheduling and workload in the Graduate program.
• Support faculty professional development in teaching.
• Promote faculty development in teaching, research, scholarship, and service.
• Manage performance reviews for faculty; support promotions and awards.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Communication

Organizational Skills

Curriculum Development

Evidence of Masterful Teaching

Education

Earned doctorate in nursing or related field

Active, unencumbered Kentucky RN license

Job description

Overview

Associate or Professor (open rank), College of Nursing — Lexington, KY. This is a 12-month, full-time, tenure-track faculty position in the Special Title Series, serving as the Associate Dean of Graduate Programs and Practice. Start date anticipated July 1, 2025, but no later than August 1, 2025.

Working Title: Associate or Professor, Associate Dean of Graduate Programs and Practice. Department: 7E100:NURSING INSTRUCTION. Location: Lexington, KY.

Responsibilities

1. Direct, manage, and identify resources to support the program’s strategic goals.
2. Assist with recruitment and identification of candidates for faculty positions.
3. Oversee course scheduling and workload effort within the Graduate program; provide leadership and oversight of track coordinators.
4. Promote faculty professional development in teaching, research, scholarship, and service.
5. Manage the performance review process for faculty and support related to promotion, tenure, awards, recognition and committee membership.
6. Facilitate faculty governance and day-to-day operations within the graduate program and practice.
7. Collaborate with the Assistant Dean of Student Success to support student achievement.
8. Oversee development, administration, and monitoring of the graduate program budget; allocate resources and approve expenditures related to faculty affairs.
9. Manage clinical affairs within the College, including credentialing, supervision of clinical staff, clinical contracts, and MoUs across practice plans.
10. Support staff functions within the Graduate Program and Practice areas.
11. Be responsible for the College of Nursing Wilmore clinic and other College of Nursing clinics.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Earned doctorate in nursing or related field and an active, unencumbered Kentucky RN license.
• Required Related Experience: Minimum of 10 years of professional nursing experience with expertise in curriculum, demonstrated leadership, and evidence of masterful teaching; strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills; commitment to ongoing scholarship aligned with professional interests.
• Required License/Registration/Certification: Active, unencumbered Kentucky RN license.

Additional Information

The University of Kentucky, College of Nursing adheres to nondiscrimination laws and provides equal opportunities in all aspects of institutional operations. Employment is subject to fund availability. Benefits include retirement plans, medical coverage, life insurance, and optional benefits (dental, vision, etc.). See www.uky.edu/HR/benefits for details. Candidates may be required to pass pre-employment screenings, including background checks and drug screens.

Please include an updated CV and Cover Letter when applying. Upload all references as one PDF for request #1. This posting will remain open until filled.

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