PhD in nursing preferred or PhD degree in associated field with a master’s
degree in nursing.

A strong record of collaborative extramural research, education, scholarship, and service to the profession commensurate with appointment as professor with tenure in an area of specialization offered by the College. A history of successful externally funded research as PI and trajectory for continuation of externally funded research.

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

The College of Nursing at the University of Kentucky invites exceptional candidates to apply for a full-time, 12-month Regular Title Series, tenure-eligible position, open rank of Associate or full Professor. We anticipate a start date no later than July 1, 2026, and an earlier start date can be negotiated. This is an on-site position and based in Lexington, KY. We seek candidates who use innovative approaches to address important and challenging problems in all aspects of nursing science. We are particularly interested in applicants with experience in research focused on addressing Kentucky’s major health concerns (e.g cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, asthma) and experience in and commitment to graduate education and mentorship. Research start-up funds are negotiable for this Regular Title Series faculty position.

The successful candidate will demonstrate evidence of grantsmanship and productivity in health related research, a commitment to education, and collaborative, community- engaged research/scholarship. The successful candidate may teach at the graduate and/or undergraduate levels; actively participate in service to the university, the profession; and faculty, staff, trainees, and students. The prevailing candidate will be an intellectual leader in the field with high emotional intelligence, ambitious vision, collegial style, and the energy to inspire other nursing researchers and their collaborators. This role will serve as a primary researcher and mentor for early stage and mid-career scientists in the college, related Centers, and other UK colleges. The College of Nursing is committed to providing world-class education and conducting novel research with University of Kentucky students and community partners. Our faculty include some of the brightest and most innovative scholars in the discipline. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to engage with our nationally and internationally recognized researchers at the College of Nursing and with multidisciplinary teams across campus through our dynamic centers at the University of Kentucky. We invite you to learn more about the College of Nursing by visiting https://nursing.uky.edu and about the University of Kentucky Research Centers at https://research.uky.edu/centers-institutes. websites.

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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.

Preferred Education/Experience
• A PhD in nursing is preferred or a PhD in an associated field with a master’s degree in nursing. A strong record of collaborative extramural research, education, scholarship, and service to the profession commensurate with appointment as professor with tenure in an area of specialization offered by the College. A history of successful externally funded research as PI and trajectory for continuation of externally funded research.

A PhD in nursing is preferred or a PhD in an associated field with a master’s degree in nursing. A strong record of collaborative extramural research, education, scholarship, and service to the profession commensurate with appointment as professor with tenure in an area of specialization offered by the College. A history of successful externally funded research as PI and trajectory for continuation of externally funded research.

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.