College of Nursing - Clinical Assistant, Associate or Full Professor - Fall 2026

TheCollege of Nursing at the University of Tennessee Knoxville seeks an innovative and compelling Clinical Assistant Associate or Full Professor to contribute to educating the next generation of health care professionals. This faculty position is a full time nine month appointment beginning in August 1 2026. Details on the College of Nursing Programs are available at the College of Nursing

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About the Position

The ideal candidate will have a record that demonstrates excellent teaching potential with expertise in teaching topics in nursing. Additionally the ideal candidate should have a strong commitment to teaching and service and should thrive in a diverse and intellectually stimulating environment.

Duties:

Participate in the ongoing development implementation evaluation and enhancement of nursing academic programs:

1. Participate in program and course revisions.
1. Revise assigned courses to reflect program outcomes AACN essentials state board of nursing minimum standards current evidence and best practice.
2. Collaborate with emphasis area coordinators clinical concentration coordinators program directors and the Associate and Assistant Deans to identify the types of clinical experiences and sites needed for optimal clinical education of students.
3. Teach graduate and undergraduate nursing courses as assigned. While the candidate may be hired to primarily teach in a specific program or program level teaching assignments are based on UT CON needs as well as individual faculty member expertise and performance; faculty may be asked to teach across both undergraduate and graduate programs.
4. Supervise nursing students as assigned.
5. Collaborate with clinical agencies in arranging student clinical experiences (e.g. orientation to objectives of clinical experience course syllabus clinical schedule et al) as appropriate.
6. Participate in the development of academic policies affecting the admission progression graduation and dismissal of students.
7. Participate in the evaluation and ongoing enhancement of the curricula.
8. Apply evidence from best education practices to curriculum development and to teaching.
2. Serve the College of Nursing University community and profession:
1. Participate in College of Nursing faculty standing committee task force and other meetings.
2. Participate in Faculty Senate Committees and ad hoc committees as elected.
3. Participate in community and professional activities as appropriate.
4. Participate in scholarly projects as appropriate.
3. Contribute to the mission and strategic priorities of the College of Nursing and the University of Tennessee Knoxville
4. Collaborate effectively with other faculty and staff members both within the College of Nursing and throughout the University and community to develop inter-professional academic clinical and research opportunities.

This position is open to those who qualify and can be appointed as one of the following ranks in the College of Nursing. Rank appointments are dependent on education and qualificationsrelativeto the university and college standards and will bedeterminedby academic leadershipin accordance withfaculty handbook policies and procedures.

Clinical Assistant Professor: This rank is for those who have completed a doctoral degree or terminal degree appropriate to the field or who are licensed or certified to practice the profession where appropriate. Individuals holding this rank have shown promise for excellence in areas of responsibility recorded in the hiring units annual documentation of the NTT faculty workload distribution and responsibilities.

Clinical Associate Professor: This rank is for those who have completed a doctoral degree or a terminal degree appropriate to the field and who are licensed or certified to practice the profession where appropriate. Individuals holding this rank have demonstrated excellence in areas of responsibility recorded in the hiring units annual documentation of the NTT facultys workload distribution and responsibilities.

Clinical Professor: This rank is for those who have completed a doctoral degree or a terminal degree appropriate to the field and who are licensed or certified to practice the profession where appropriate. Individuals holding this rank have demonstrated a consistent record of excellence in areas of responsibility recorded in the hiring units annual documentation of the NTT faculty workload distribution and responsibilities.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate (PhD or DNP) at time of appointment.

• Licensure as a registered nurse in Tennessee prior to employment.

• Minimum of 3 years of nursing practice experience.

• Effective interpersonal skills and cultural competence.

• Ability to work with a diverse group of students and colleagues.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Evidence of successful classroom and/or clinical teaching experience

• Eligibility for APRN licensure in Tennessee

• If teaching NP students national certification as a nurse practitioner and prior to employment recognition by the Tennessee Board of Nursing as an advanced practice registered nurse

Experience with instructional media and technology