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Assistant, Associate, or Professor - College of Nursing - Research

University of Kentucky
locationFayette County, Lexington, KY, USA
PublishedPublished: 5/19/2026
Full Time

Job Title
Assistant, Associate, or Professor - College of Nursing - Research

Requisition Number
FE04911

Working Title
RTS Assistant, Associate, or 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

PhD in Nursing OR PhD in an associated field with a Master’s degree in Nursing

Required Related Experience

Demonstrated record of extramurally funded research and scholarship or capacity to establish one, dependent on appointment.

Required License/Registration/Certification

Active Kentucky license as a registered nurse, or the eligibility to obtain an active Kentucky license.

Job Summary

The College of Nursing at the University of Kentucky invites exceptional candidates to apply for a 12-month, tenure-eligible, Regular Title Series, faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or full Professor.

This is an on-site position based in Lexington, KY. We seek candidates who bring innovative approaches to complex problems across nursing science, with an active program of research and a strong commitment to graduate education and mentorship. Competitive research start-up packages are available for this position.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate evidence of grantsmanship and productivity in health-related research, a commitment to education, and a collaborative, community-engaged approach to scholarship. The successful candidate will teach at the graduate and/or undergraduate levels and actively participate in service to the university and the profession. We are looking for someone with an established research portfolio — or the capacity to build one — along with a collegial style and a vision for inspiring the next generation of nursing researchers and their collaborators.

The College of Nursing is committed to world-class education and novel research conducted in partnership with University of Kentucky students and community partners. Our faculty are among the most innovative scholars in the discipline, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to engage with nationally and internationally recognized researchers at the College of Nursing and with multidisciplinary teams across campus through our dynamic research centers. Learn more about the College of Nursing at https://nursing.uky.edu and about the University of Kentucky Research Centers at https://research.uky.edu/centers-institutes.

Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. To be considered, candidates must apply through UK’s online employment system. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

**For specific request #1, please upload recommendation letters as one PDF (minimum: 3, maximum: 6)

Statement on Benefits:

Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with many 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.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
  • Graduate and/or undergraduate teaching and mentoring skills
  • Collaborative and community-engaged approach to research
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Innovative thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work effectively on multidisciplinary teams


Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Demonstrated record of collaborative, extramurally funded research and scholarship, experience as an educator, and a track record of service to the nursing profession.

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 or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.

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.