South Midwest HERC

The College of Nursing at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, seeks an innovative and compelling Clinical Assistant, Associate or Full Professor to contribute to educating the next generation of health care professionals. This faculty position is a full time, nine month appointment beginning in August 1, 2026. Details on the College of Nursing Programs are available at https://nursing.utk.edu/

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 the Position

The ideal candidate will have a record that demonstrates excellent teaching potential with expertise in teaching topics in nursing.  Additionally, the ideal candidate should have a strong commitment to teaching and service and should thrive in a diverse and intellectually stimulating environment.

Duties:

Participate in the ongoing development, implementation, evaluation, and enhancement of nursing academic programs:

1. Participate in program and course revisions.
1. Revise assigned courses to reflect program outcomes, AACN essentials, state board of nursing minimum standards, current evidence, and best practice.
2. Collaborate with emphasis area coordinators, clinical concentration coordinators, program directors, and the Associate and Assistant Deans to identify the types of clinical experiences and sites needed for optimal clinical education of students.
3. Teach graduate and undergraduate nursing courses as assigned. While the candidate may be hired to primarily teach in a specific program or program level, teaching assignments are based on UT CON needs as well as individual faculty member expertise and performance; faculty may be asked to teach across both undergraduate and graduate programs.
4. Supervise nursing students as assigned.
5. Collaborate with clinical agencies in arranging student clinical experiences (e.g. orientation to objectives of clinical experience, course syllabus, clinical schedule, et al) as appropriate.
6. Participate in the development of academic policies affecting the admission, progression, graduation and dismissal of students.
7. Participate in the evaluation and ongoing enhancement of the curricula.
8. Apply evidence from best education practices to curriculum development and to teaching.
2. Serve the College of Nursing, University, community and profession:
1. Participate in College of Nursing faculty, standing committee, task force and other meetings.
2. Participate in Faculty Senate Committees and ad hoc committees, as elected.
3. Participate in community and professional activities as appropriate.
4. Participate in scholarly projects as appropriate.
3. Contribute to the mission and strategic priorities of the College of Nursing and the University of Tennessee Knoxville
4. Collaborate effectively with other faculty and staff members both within the College of Nursing and throughout the University and community to develop inter-professional academic, clinical, and research opportunities.

This position is open to those who qualify and can be appointed as one of the following ranks in the College of Nursing. Rank appointments are 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 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 workload distribution and responsibilities. 

Required Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate (PhD or DNP) at time of appointment. 

• Licensure as a registered nurse in Tennessee prior to employment. 

• Minimum of 3 years of nursing practice experience. 

• Effective interpersonal skills and cultural competence. 

• Ability to work with a diverse group of students and colleagues. 

Desirable Qualifications:

• Evidence of successful classroom and/or clinical teaching experience 

• Eligibility for APRN licensure in Tennessee 

• If teaching NP students, national certification as a nurse practitioner and prior to employment recognition by the Tennessee Board of Nursing as an advanced practice registered nurse 

Experience with instructional media and technology 

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.?The review of applicants will begin two weeks after the posting date and will continue throughout the academic year. Rank and salary are based on qualifications and experience. For questions about the position, please email conhr@utk.edu.  For more information on the College of Nursing, visit our website: http://nursing.utk.edu/ 

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 accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at Equal Opportunity and Accessibility, 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, by email to eoa@utk.edu, or by phone at 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 and Resolution, 216 Business Incubator Building, E J. Chapman Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, by email to investigations@utk.edu, or by phone at 865-974-0717.

About University of Tennessee, 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.

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