Associate or Professor, College of Nursing (open rank)

Job Title
Associate or Professor, College of Nursing (open rank)

Requisition Number
FE04402

Working Title
Associate or Professor (open rank)

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

The required qualifications are an earned PhD in nursing or in an associated field with a master’s
degree in nursing.

Required Related Experience

The required qualifications are an earned PhD in nursing or in an associated field with a master’sdegree in nursing; active Kentucky Nursing license as a registered nurse, or the ability to obtainan active Kentucky license. Demonstrated a strong record of extramurally funded research incardiovascular disease prevention, treatment and/or self-management. Ongoing record ofscholarly publications, and an active and fundable cardiovascular research agenda and a recordof academic teaching and service commensurate with appointment as AssociateProfessor/Professor with tenure in an area of specialization offered by the College.Demonstration of a record of research excellence (e.g., successful sponsored research proposalsand publications in top-ranked and relevant journals).

Required License/Registration/Certification

Active Kentucky Nursing license as a registered nurse, or the ability to obtain
an active Kentucky license

Job Summary

The University of Kentucky (UK) College of Nursing invites applications for this full-time, 12- month Regular Title Series, tenure-eligible faculty position with a record of research commensurate with the rank of Associate or Full Professor. This position is based in Lexington, KY, onsite, and the anticipated start date for the position is July 1, 2026.

The College of Nursing seeks collegial and collaborative faculty with established research in cardiovascular disease prevention, treatment, and/or self-management. This position includes the potential for an endowed professorship.

The successful candidate will demonstrate evidence of grantsmanship and productivity in research and scholarship; have an established national or international scientific reputation; and demonstrate a commitment to teaching and service. The successful candidate may teach across the curriculum; will actively participate in service to the university and the profession; and will promote excellence among faculty, staff, trainees, and students. Preferred candidates will be intellectual leaders with high emotional intelligence, ambitious vision, and the energy to inspire other researchers in nursing and other disciplines. The selected faculty will serve as a primary researcher and mentor for early stage and mid-career scientists in the College of Nursing and possible other university colleges and centers.

Position duties and responsibilities include procure external funding from federal, state, and local agencies and foundations. Conduct research and disseminate findings through peer-reviewed journals and other scholarly works. Represent the College in professional associations and university organizations. Participation in departmental and College of Nursing faculty meetings and learning opportunities and provide training and mentorship to students, research assistants and new investigators. Contribute to a supportive and academically rigorous learning environment and design and deliver quality courses that synthesize and communicate knowledge and skills effectively to undergraduate and graduate nursing students. Participate in professional service and research leadership at local, state, regional, national, and/or global levels.

The required qualifications are an earned PhD in nursing or in an associated field with a master’s degree in nursing; active Kentucky Nursing license as a registered nurse, or the ability to obtain an active Kentucky license. Demonstrated a strong record of extramurally funded research in cardiovascular disease prevention, treatment and/or self-management. Ongoing record of scholarly publications, and an active and fundable cardiovascular research agenda and a record of academic teaching and service commensurate with appointment as Associate Professor/Professor with tenure in an area of specialization offered by the College. Demonstration of a record of research excellence (e.g., successful sponsored research proposals and publications in top-ranked and relevant journals).

Preferred qualifications include a distinguished record as a scholar in nursing or a closely related field commensurate with the rank of Associate or Full Professor. Ability to represent and advocate for the College of Nursing within the university, and external partners. Record of successful mentorship of early career faculty, especially in supporting career faculty to succeed in promotion and tenure. Experience mentoring students (undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels).

Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with comprehensive rewards, focusing in 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: www.uky.edu/HR/benefits.

This posting will remain open until filled. Applicants should apply via the UK Jobs site and include an up to date curriculum vitae, letter of interest and reference letters (Please include at least 3 to 6 reference letters in one PDF on field Specific Request #1).

Potential start date for the position is July 1, 2026.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

The required qualifications are an earned PhD in nursing or in an associated field with a master’s degree in nursing; active Kentucky Nursing license as a registered nurse, or the ability to obtain an active Kentucky license. Demonstrated a strong record of extramurally funded research in cardiovascular disease prevention, treatment and/or self-management. Ongoing record of scholarly publications, and an active and fundable cardiovascular research agenda and a record of academic teaching and service commensurate with appointment as AssociateProfessor/Professor with tenure in an area of specialization offered by the College. Demonstration of a record of research excellence (e.g., successful sponsored research proposals and publications in top-ranked and relevant journals).

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.