College of Nursing Assistant, Associate or Full Professor, Fall 2025 (8 Positions)

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is seeking applicants for multiple Professor positions in the College of Nursing for Fall 2025. Candidates must hold a doctorate in nursing or a related field, with strong qualifications in research and teaching. Successful applicants will benefit from generous support packages and engage in a vibrant academic community focused on health and wellness. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a leading institution while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of Knoxville.

Benefits

Generous start-up package

Relocation stipend

Protected scholarship time for first 2 years

Scholarship and grant writing support

Inter-professional education opportunities

Qualifications

• Doctorate required by time of appointment.
• Research experience in health and wellness expected.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Develop a successful research program with extramural funding.
• Engage in college and university service.

Skills

Research in health and wellness

Teaching

Education

Earned doctorate in nursing or public health

Job description

College of Nursing Assistant, Associate or Full Professor, Fall 2025 (8 Positions)

College of Nursing Assistant, Associate or Full Professor, Fall 2025 (8 Positions)

Location:
Knoxville, TN
Open Date:
Aug 23, 2024
Description:

As the state’s flagship school, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville is home to over 100 research institutes and is classified as a Research University with very High Research Activity (RU/VH) by the Carnegie Foundation. Student enrollment totals more than 30,000 and research funding surpasses $319 million. Located near the Great Smoky Mountains and surrounded by numerous lakes, Knoxville offers abundant recreational attractions, cultural attractions such as opera and symphony, low cost of living and high-quality residential neighborhoods.

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 (Office of Research Services) and the university (Office of Research & Engagement)

• Inter-professional education and research opportunities

•Member of the National Hartford Centers for Gerontological Nursing Excellence

•State of the art accredited Health Innovation & Simulation Lab run in collaboration with the College of Engineering

• Collaborations with Pat Summitt Alzheimer’s clinic, University of Tennessee Medical Center, East Tennessee Children’s Hospital and Oakridge National Laboratory.

• College owns and operates Vine Clinic, a nurse-managed school-based health center and outreaches via Telehealth to other underserved schools.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduates and/or graduate students a using best practice teaching methods

• Developing a successful program of research with extramural funding

• Engaging in college, university, community and professional service

Qualifications:

Qualifications for this position include:

•Earned doctorate in nursing, public health, or other health related field by time of appointment

• Evidence of research in health and wellness

Desirable Qualifications:

•Eligibility for RN license in Tennessee

This position is open to those who qualify and can be appointed as one of the following ranks in the College of Nursing (Assistant, Associate or Full Professor. Rank appointment is dependent on education and qualificationsrelativeto the university and college standards and will bedeterminedby academic leadershipin accordance withfaculty handbook, policies, and procedures.Full Professorsare expected to have five years of experience as associate professor, hold a doctorate or other terminal degree in the discipline, and have achieved and maintain a nationally recognized record in disciplinary research / scholarship / creative activity/ engaged scholarship.Associate Professorsare expected to have five years as an assistant professor, hold the doctorate or other terminal degree of the discipline, have achieved and maintain a recognized record in disciplinary research / scholarship / creative activity/ engaged scholarship, have achieved and maintain a record of institutional, disciplinary, and/or professional service or outreach engagement.Assistant Professorsare expected to hold a doctorate or other terminal degree of the discipline or to present equivalent training and experience as appropriate to the particular appointment. Show promise as teachers, show promise of developing a program in disciplinary research / scholarship / creative activity that is gaining external recognition, have a developing record of institutional, disciplinary, and/or professional service, and show evidence that they work well with colleagues and students in performing their university responsibilities.
Application Instructions:

For more information, visit our website, https://nursing.utk.edu/.

Interested applicants may send or email a cover letter, curriculum vitae and three contact references.

Screening of applicant credentials will begin September 16 and continue until the position is filled. Rank and salary based on qualifications and experience.

Please contact [e-mail] with questions.

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] or(865)974-2498. 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] .

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