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STS Open Rank - College of Nursing - Graduate Program (Peds Acute Care TC)

PublishedPublished: 10/17/2026
Nursing

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.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
  • Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills
  • Commitment to ongoing scholarship aligned with professional interests


Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes

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