Clinical Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor - DNP PMHNP Concentration Coordinator in the C...

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville seeks a dynamic Clinical Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor to lead the DNP PMHNP Concentration. The role involves teaching, curriculum development, and student advising in a diverse environment, aiming to enhance psychiatric nursing education. Join a vibrant academic community committed to excellence and innovation in nursing.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate (PhD or DNP) required.
• Licensure as a registered nurse in Tennessee prior to employment.
• 3 years of nursing practice experience required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate admissions and evaluate courses for DNP concentration.
• Serve as concentration advisor for DNP students.
• Develop and revise specialty-specific curriculum.

Skills

Teaching experience

Interpersonal skills

Cultural competence

Education

Doctorate (PhD or DNP)

Job description

Clinical Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor - DNP PMHNP Concentration Coordinator in the College of Nursing - Fall 2025

Location:
Knoxville
Open Date:
May 13, 2025
Description:

TheCollege of Nursingat the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, seeks a dynamic and engagingClinical Assistant, Associate or Full Professor that demonstrates excellent teaching potential with expertise in teaching topics in psychiatric mental health nursing and coordination of a PMHNP concentration. Additionally, the ideal candidate should have a strong commitment to teaching, scholarship, and service and should thrive in a diverse and intellectually stimulating environment. The desired start date is August 1, 2025.

About the College of Nursing

With a longstanding tradition of excellence in nursing education, research, and clinical practice, we are proud to be a guiding force in healthcare education. We embrace innovation while honoring the values that have shaped our success. By offering cutting-edge academic programs, supporting impactful research, and forging strong community partnerships, we prepare healthcare professionals who deliver high-quality, culturally responsive care in a diverse and ever-changing world. Come join the Vol Nurse Family! Get to know CON

About UT Knoxville

Our primary mission is to move forward the frontiers of human knowledge and enrich and elevate the citizens of the state of Tennessee, the nation, and the world. As the preeminent research-based, land-grant university in the state, UT embodies the spirit of excellence in teaching, research, scholarship, creative activity, outreach, and engagement attained by the nation’s finest public research institutions. Get to Know UTK

About Knoxville

Surrounded by eight gorgeous lakes and has a beautiful and walkable downtown, active neighborhoods, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of diverse cultural and outdoor activities. UTK is located within easy driving distance to the Great Smoky Mountains, Asheville, Atlanta, and Nashville. Brief video intro to Knoxville

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the DNP Chair and Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs, this position is responsible for coordinating student admissions, development, implementation and evaluation of the courses required for specialty degree/certification, preceptor and site acquisition, student placement, and concentration evaluation.

· Serve as the concentration advisor for DNP students from admission until graduation in the clinical specialty o Respond to specific inquiries about the DNP concentration o Implement recruitment activities in conjunction with the Office of Student Services, DNP Program Chair, and Assistant Dean, Graduate Programso Ensure published materials [website, handbooks, etc] related to concentration are up-to-date and accurateo Serve as member of DNP Admission Committee by completing primary and secondary application reviews and interviews as assigned as well as attending relevant GSAC committee meetingso Confer with DNP Chair and Assistant Dean, Graduate Programs on individual programs of study including prerequisite and required courses to be taken, course sequence, and changes to program of studyo Ensure individual student files are complete including documentation of advising sessions, clinical evaluations, and record of clinical experienceso Attend DNP Student Orientation and meet with new students during doctoral intensiveso Chair DNP Scholarly Projects and teach in DNP core courses as assignedo Ensure student knowledge of and compliance with CON and Graduate School deadlines and form completiono Attend and participate in appropriate commencement exerciseso Assist CON Academic Affairs in preparing documents for state licensure and certification as necessaryo Confer with student DNP Project Chairpersons, DNP Program Chair, and Assistant Dean, Graduate Programs to ensure adequate progress on the DNP scholarly projects· Provide leadership in the development/revision of specialty-specific curriculumo Participate in program curriculum mapping of Essentials of DNP Education as well as specialty-specific competencieso Propose curriculum changes as needed to general graduate faculty and attend Graduate Curriculum Committee meetings as necessaryo Ensure all specialty courses are suitable for the distance education environment and updated annually and prepare materials for class schedules, methods of student evaluation, quizzes, examinations, learning materials, and other concentration/specialty requirementso Create and manage appropriate Canvas course siteso Delineate specific responsibilities for each faculty member assigned to specialty courses o Coordinate appropriate TNVoice evaluation for assigned concentration faculty and confer with the Assistant Dean, Graduate Programs and the EADAA about these· Identify and schedule appropriate preceptors and clinical facilities to be used for clinical experiences for students o Identify, solicit, and establish effective relationship with clinical preceptors/siteso Clinical sites visits and establish student evaluation sessions with preceptors o Collect student evaluation of clinical site and clinical preceptors o Ensure all student clinical hours logs are complete and verified by preceptors at least monthly · Communicate with the DNP Program Chair and Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs on all course related matters related to individual student behavior and program outcomes [eg., deficient, inappropriate, or dangerous student behavior; inadequacies of classroom or clinical facilities; student or faculty difficulties which cannot be resolved at the course level)· Participate in program evaluation work groups, task forces, and committees as assigned
Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

· Earned doctorate (PhD or DNP)· Professional experience commensurate with rank· Evidence of teaching experience· Licensure as a registered nurse in Tennessee prior to employment.· National certification as a PMHNP and Board of Nursing as an advanced practice Registered Nurse prior to employment recognition by the Tennessee· 3 years of nursing practice experience.· Evidence of successful classroom and/or clinical teaching experience.· Evidence of managing a PMHNP cohort or concentration.· Effective interpersonal skills and cultural competence.· Ability to work with a diverse group of students and colleagues.· Live in or be willing to move to the Knoxville, TN area.
Application Instructions:

To apply, please submit your application and materials through our Interfolio application system. Applications should include: (1) a letter of interest addressing teaching interests and how the applicant’s background and experience make them an ideal candidate, (2) a comprehensive curriculum vitae, and (3) the names and contact information (address, phone number, and e-mail address) for at least three professional references. Screening of applicant credentials will begin two weeks after posting date and continue until the position is filled. Rank and salary based on qualifications and experience. For more information, visit our website: (http://nursing.utk.edu/). For questions regarding this position, please reach out to Allyson Neal ([e-mail]).

This position is open to those who qualify and can be appointed as one of the following ranks in the College of Nursing. Rank appointment is dependent on education and qualifications relative to the university and college standards and will be determined by academic leadership in accordance with faculty handbook, policies, and procedures.

Clinical Assistant Professor: This rank is for those who have completed a doctoral degree or terminal degree appropriate to the field or who are licensed or certified to practice the profession where appropriate. Individuals holding this rank have shown promise for excellence in areas of responsibility recorded in the hiring unit’s annual documentation of the NTT faculty’s workload distribution and responsibilities.

Clinical Associate Professor: This rank is for those who have completed a doctoral degree or a terminal degree appropriate to the field and who are licensed or certified to practice the profession where appropriate. Individuals holding this rank have demonstrated excellence in areas of responsibility recorded in the hiring unit’s annual documentation of the NTT faculty’s workload distribution and responsibilities.

Clinical Professor: This rank is for those who have completed a doctoral degree or a terminal degree appropriate to the field and who are licensed or certified to practice the profession where appropriate. Individuals holding this rank have demonstrated a consistent record of excellence in areas of responsibility recorded in the hiring unit’s annual documentation of the NTT faculty’s workload distribution and responsibilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university.Requests for accommodations of a disability should be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Accessibility, 1840 Melrose Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-3560 [e-mail][phone]. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color and national 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 & Resolution 216 Business Incubator Building 2450 EJ.Chapman Drive Knoxville, Tennessee 37996 or [phone] [e-mail].