Deadline
Apr 15, 2027
Closing in 178 days
Location
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United States
Employment
Permanent
Full time
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Posted
Oct 17, 2026
About the role
STS Open Rank - College of Nursing - Graduate Program (Peds Acute Care TC)
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Posting Details
Posting Details| Job Title | STS Open Rank - College of Nursing - Graduate Program (Peds Acute Care TC) |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | FE05066 |
| Working Title | Peds Acute Care TC - Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor |
| Department Name | 7E100:NURSING INSTRUCTION |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Type of Position | Faculty |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Tenure Track Status | Tenure Track |
| Required Education | Doctorate degree in nursing or related field with a master’s degree in nursing. |
| Required Related Experience | Minimum of 3- 5 years of practice experience and 1 – 2 years of academic experience, with expertise in curriculum, demonstrated excellence in leadership, and evidence of being a master teacher. |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | Active, unencumbered Kentucky license as a registered nurse and advanced practice registered nurse. Nationally certified by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. |
| Job Summary | The University of Kentucky, College of Nursing Graduate Program is seeking a Special Title Series (tenure-eligible) Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (open-rank). This position is a 12-month appointment that will also serve as the Pediatric Acute Care Track Coordinator. There is an anticipated Distribution of Effort of about 0 – 10% Administration, 50-70% Teaching and Advising, 0-20% Clinical Practice Activities, 0-10% Research and Scholarly Activity, and 0-10% Service/Professional Development which will be reviewed annually. This position will remain open until filled. This position, based in Lexington, KY, will assist in program instruction needed to expand and resource the MSN/DNP program in the College of Nursing. This position requires an individual to provide teaching, advising, mentoring, and curricular oversight in the Pediatric Acute Care program.The TC works closely with the respective Assistant Dean of the MSN/DNP Program regarding academic/curricular leadership responsibilities and reports directly to the Associate Dean for Graduate Programs and Practice for faculty responsibilities. The required education for qualified applicants is an earned doctorate degree in nursing or related field and nationally certified by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. Candidates should have a minimum of 3- 5 years of practice experience and 1 – 2 years of academic experience, with expertise in curriculum, demonstrated excellence in leadership, and evidence of being a master teacher. Must have an active, unencumbered Kentucky license as a registered nurse and advanced practice registered nurse. This individual will exhibit strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills with a commitment to ongoing scholarship aligned with professional interests. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. To be considered, candidates must apply through UK’s online employment system. Please include an updated CV and Cover Letter when applying to this position. For specific request #1, please upload recommendation letters as one PDF (minimum: 3, maximum: 6). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with diverse rewards, focusing on your total well-being and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong work-life integration. The university generously contributes to employees’ retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. In addition, UK offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans and much more. To learn more about these benefits, please visit: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits. |
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| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | |
| Deadline to Apply | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. |
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Required Documents- Curriculum Vita
- Cover Letter
- Specific Request 1
- Academic Transcript
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