Lecturer - College of Nursing - Anatomy at University of Kentucky – Lexington, Kentucky

Master’s degree in Nursing, Anatomy, Physiology, Biological Sciences, or a closely related field required.

Minimum of two years of relevant teaching or clinical experience within the last five years required.

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The University of Kentucky, College of Nursing Undergraduate Program is seeking a Lecturer Title Series (tenure-ineligible) Lecturer. This position is a 10-month appointment with an anticipated Distribution of Effort of about 90% Teaching and Advising, and 10% Service/Professional Development which will be reviewed annually. We anticipate a start date of August 1, 2026 but could potentially start sooner. This posting will remain open until filled.

This position, onsite and based in Lexington, KY, will assist and resource the Undergraduate BSN program within the College of Nursing. This position will focus on teaching human anatomy and related foundational content to undergraduate nursing students. The Lecturer’s didactic instruction will facilitate student learning through lectures, active learning strategies, and integration of anatomical knowledge with clinical application.

Additional responsibilities include mentoring students, participation in course and curriculum development, and service on college committees. Ideal applicants will have experience teaching human anatomy, physiology, or related foundational sciences to undergraduate health professions or nursing students and the ability to connect anatomical concepts to clinical reasoning and patient care.

The required education and experience includes a master’s degree in Nursing, Anatomy, Physiology, Biological Sciences, or a closely related field required. Doctorate (PhD, DNP, or related terminal degree) is preferred. A minimum of two years of relevant teaching or clinical experience within the last five years required.

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

• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.
• Clinical proficiency and clinical experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of human anatomy and its application to nursing or health sciences education.
• Ability to integrate anatomical knowledge with clinical nursing concepts.

Doctorate (PhD, DNP, or related terminal degree) is preferred. Successful teaching experience with baccalaureate nursing students in the area of anatomy is preferred.

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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.