Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Nursing

University of Tennessee; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville invites applications for a 9-month full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in the College of Nursing, to start August 1, 2027. We seek dynamic candidates committed to advancing nursing education, research, and practice in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities include high-quality teaching, mentoring, and conducting influential research with external funding potential; and engaging in interdisciplinary collaboration on campus and with partners in

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in nursing by time of appointment.
• Eligibility for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor with evidence consistent with tenure-track expectations.
• Demonstrated scholarly productivity.
• Current/unencumbered RN license in the state where they are a permanent resident, and eligibility for RN licensure in Tennessee.
• Strong foundation in human-centered design and human factors in clinical or educational settings.
• Evidence of research in health and wellness.

Responsibilities

• Establish a focused research program with external funding potential.
• Disseminate findings via publications and conferences.
• Pursue external funding and lead scholarly initiatives.
• Collaborate with faculty and clinical partners to translate research.
• Teach undergrad/grad courses as assigned.
• Use evidence-based teaching and valid assessments.
• Advise students; support research projects.
• Contribute to curriculum development and program assessment.
• Serve on committees; contribute to governance.
• Support accreditation readiness and program evaluation.
• Engage in professional/community service.
• Collaborate across disciplines to enhance programs.

Skills

Doctorate in nursing

RN license (TN eligibility)

Human-centered design

Scholarly productivity

Education

Doctorate in nursing

Job description

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville invites applications for a 9-month full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in the College of Nursing, to start August 1, 2027. We seek dynamic candidates committed to advancing nursing education, research, and practice in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities include high-quality teaching, mentoring, and conducting influential research with external funding potential; and engaging in interdisciplinary collaboration on campus and with partners in