Associate or Professor - College of Nursing - Associate Dean for Undergrad

DNP, PhD, or Doctoral Degree in nursing or a related field is required.

Five years of teaching experience at the baccalaureate level or higher. Minimum of two years of full-time or equivalent experience employed as a BSN-prepared nurse.

An active unencumbered Kentucky license as a registered nurse is required.

The College of Nursing at the University of Kentucky invites exceptional candidates to apply for a 12-month, tenure-eligible, Special Title Series, faculty position at the rank of Associate or full Professor. This position will also serve as the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs and Policy.

The Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs and Policy provides strategic leadership for the College of Nursing’s undergraduate academic programs through teaching, scholarship, service, and academic administration. The Associate Dean collaborates with College leadership, faculty, staff, and University partners to support the College’s mission, promote student success, and foster a culture of collaboration.

The Associate Dean oversees the administration and continuous improvement of undergraduate academic programs, including faculty recruitment, workforce planning, curriculum implementation, accreditation compliance, faculty development, budget oversight, and resource management. The position teaches and advises students in the BSN and ABSN programs, mentors faculty, supports scholarly and evidence-based practice initiatives, and represents the College within the University, healthcare organizations, professional associations, and the community.

Qualified candidates must possess a terminal degree in nursing and hold (or be eligible to obtain) an active Kentucky RN license. Candidates must have a minimum of five years of teaching experience at the baccalaureate level or higher and a minimum of two years of full-time or equivalent experience employed as a BSN-prepared nurse in the last 5 years. Demonstrated expertise in nursing administration, undergraduate nursing education, faculty leadership, and knowledge of accreditation and regulatory standards is required. Candidates should possess exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. To be considered, candidates must apply through UK’s online employment system. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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

Demonstrated expertise in nursing administration, undergraduate nursing education, faculty leadership, and knowledge of accreditation and regulatory standards. Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Seven years of teaching experience at the baccalaureate level or higher. Demonstrated knowledge of nursing education accreditation standards and regulatory requirements (CCNE, State Boards of Nursing, and SACSCOC).

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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.