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Assistant Professor, Acute & Tertiary Care Dept., College of
Nursing – 24000002AK
Carries out research program, secures external funding in support of research, teaches in
graduate programs, advises doctoral students and mentors students and faculty in research. Candidates eligible for appointment at the
Associate Professor or Professor rank will have a well-established program of funded research.
Teaching contributions are expected as
are continued research productivity and scholarly contributions. Research/scholarship activities as well as service responsibilities will be
determined in collaboration with Department Chair.
Basic Qualifications:
- Earned doctoral degree
from an accredited university required. - If a nurse candidate, unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse in Tennessee or
eligibility to obtain licensure in Tennessee is required.
Departmental Preferences:
- Documented high quality didactic teaching experience in nursing is desired.
- Active engagement in appropriate professional
organizations is required. - Evidence of scholarship including research and/or grants is required.
- Academic rank is
commensurate with degree and experience.
Applicants should attach curriculum vitae, two letters of recommendation and
photocopies of transcripts to application.
If you need additional information about this position, please contact:
Sherry
Webb, DNSc, CNL, NEA-BC, Associate Professor and Chair
Email: swebb14@uthsc.edu or call 901-448-4148
For benefits information, please visit https://www.uthsc.edu/hr/benefits/documents/benefits-preview-packet.pdf
Applicants should have a demonstrated
commitment to and knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action.
The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title
VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA/V institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services.
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UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is the flagship statewide,
public, academic health institution in Tennessee. Founded in 1911, the mission of the University of Tennessee Health Science is to
improve the health and well-being of Tennesseans and the global community by fostering integrated, collaborative, and inclusive education,
research, scientific discovery, clinical care, and public service. Employing more than 4,600 people on its faculty, staff, and
not-for-profit corporation faculty practice groups, and with more than 3,200 students across the state, UTHSC contributes $4 billion to the
economy of Tennessee.
Part of the University of Tennessee System, the Health Science Center is headquartered in Memphis and includes
all six of UT’s doctoral-degree-granting health science colleges — Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Graduate Health Sciences,
and Health Professions. UTHSC spans the state with its four major, regional clinical health science locations in Memphis, Knoxville,
Chattanooga, and Nashville, as well as more than 100 clinical education sites across Tennessee. UTHSC is the largest educator of health
care professionals in the state and operates the state’s largest residency and fellowship advanced training programs.
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