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Job Title Assistant Dean of PhD Program - Associate or Professor - College of Nursing
Requisition Number FE04910
Working Title Assistant Dean of PhD Program
Department Name 7E100:NURSING INSTRUCTION
Work Location Lexington, KY
Type of Position Faculty
Position Time Status Full-Time
Tenure Track Status Tenure Track
Required Education PhD in Nursing
OR PhD in an associated field with a Master's degree in Nursing
Required Related Experience Demonstrated record of extramurally funded research and scholarship or capacity to establish one, dependent on appointment.
Required License/Registration/Certification Active Kentucky license as a registered nurse, or the eligibility to obtain an active Kentucky license.
Job Summary The College of Nursing at the University of Kentucky invites exceptional candidates to apply for a 12-month, tenure-eligible, Regular Title Series, faculty position at the rank of Associate or full Professor. This position will also serve as the Assistant Dean for the PhD Program.
This is an on-site position based in Lexington, KY. We seek candidates who bring innovative approaches to complex problems across nursing science, with an active program of research and a strong commitment to graduate education and mentorship. Competitive research start-up packages are available for this position.
The Assistant Dean for the PhD Program provides administrative and academic leadership for the College of Nursing PhD program in collaboration with the Associate Dean for Research and Nursing Science. Responsibilities include supporting program growth and quality, curriculum development, student recruitment and retention, faculty operations, and compliance with academic and accreditation standards. The position serves as a resource to faculty and students, participates in faculty governance and strategic planning, and contributes to program evaluation and continuous improvement. The Assistant Dean collaborates with College of Nursing leadership to advance the mission and goals of the PhD program.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate evidence of grantsmanship and productivity in health-related research, a commitment to education, and a collaborative, community-engaged approach to scholarship. The successful candidate will teach at the graduate and/or undergraduate levels and actively participate in service to the College of Nursing, University of Kentucky, and nursing profession. We are looking for someone with an established research portfolio - or the capacity to build one - along with a collegial style and a vision for inspiring the next generation of nursing researchers and their collaborators.
Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. To be considered, candidates must apply through UK's online employment system. Please include an updated CV and Cover Letter when applying to this position. For specific request #1, please upload recommendation letters as one PDF (minimum: 3, maximum: 6). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Statement on Benefits: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.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities - Graduate and/or undergraduate teaching and mentoring skills
- Collaborative and community-engaged approach to research
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Innovative thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively on multidisciplinary teams
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience Demonstrated record of collaborative, extramurally funded research and scholarship, experience as an educator, and a track record of service to the nursing profession. Past leadership experience in a graduate program preferred.
Deadline to ApplyOpen Until Filled Yes
