STS Open Rank - College of Nursing - Graduate Program (FNP)
Nursing
Job Title
STS Open Rank - College of Nursing - Graduate Program (FNP)
Requisition Number
FE05067
Working Title
FNP 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.
Required License/Registration/Certification
Active, unencumbered Kentucky license as a registered nurse and advanced practice registered nurse. Nationally certified by American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB).
Job Summary
The University of Kentucky, College of Nursing Graduate Program is seeking a Special Title Series (tenure-eligible) Assistant, Associate Professor, or Full Professor (open-rank) to serve as faculty in the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program. The anticipated Distribution of Effort for this 12-month appointment will be 60-80% 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 MSN/DNP program instruction needed to expand and resource the FNP specialty education and practice in the College of Nursing. This position requires an individual to provide teaching, advising, and mentoring in the FNP program. This position will serve as a faculty member within the graduate program preparing advanced practice registered nurses in the College of Nursing and assist in the implementation of evidence-based practices for the FNP.
The required education for qualified applicants is an earned doctorate degree in nursing or in a related field with a master’s degree in nursing. Must be nationally certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB).
Candidates should have a minimum of 3-5 years of practice experience. 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. Expertise in primary care of the pediatric population is preferred.
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.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
- Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills
- Commitment to ongoing scholarship aligned with professional interests
- Expertise in primary care of the pediatric population is preferred
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Expertise in primary care of the pediatric population is preferred.
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled
Yes
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