What are the responsibilities and job description for the College of Nursing - Assistant, Associate or Full Professor - Fall 2026 position at American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)?
Description
Highlights:
The ideal candidate will possess a strong record of excellence in teaching, along with a demonstrated history of impactful research supported by extramural funding. We are particularly seeking a visionary scholar who brings innovative and forward-thinking approaches to advancing education, research, and practice in the evolving health landscape. Key responsibilities include delivering high-quality, engaging instruction; mentoring and advising students; conducting influential research with strong potential for external funding; and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across diverse academic and professional domains.
Position Responsibilities
Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. A competitive benefits package is included.
Work Location:
Faculty School/Institution University of Tennessee Knoxville Job Location Knoxville, TN
Highlights:
- Generous start-up package including relocation stipend and protected scholarship time for the first 2 years.
- Scholarship and grant writing support from the college (Office of Research Services) and the university (Office of Research & Engagement)
- Inter-professional education and research opportunities
- Member of the National Hartford Centers for Gerontological Nursing Excellence
- State of the art accredited Health Innovation & Simulation Lab run in collaboration with the College of Engineering
- Collaborations with Pat Summitt Alzheimer’s clinic, University of Tennessee Medical Center, East Tennessee Children’s Hospital and Oakridge National Laboratory.
- The college owns and operates Vine Clinic, a nurse-managed school-based health center and outreaches via Telehealth to other underserved schools.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong record of excellence in teaching, along with a demonstrated history of impactful research supported by extramural funding. We are particularly seeking a visionary scholar who brings innovative and forward-thinking approaches to advancing education, research, and practice in the evolving health landscape. Key responsibilities include delivering high-quality, engaging instruction; mentoring and advising students; conducting influential research with strong potential for external funding; and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across diverse academic and professional domains.
Position Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain a program of scholarly research with potential for extramural funding.
- Disseminate research findings through peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and conferences.
- Foster interdisciplinary collaborations across health, engineering, informatics, and design.
- Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses aligned with expertise
- Participate in college, university, and professional service activities.
- Engage with community partners to advance the mission of the college.
- Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to enhance educational programs and research initiatives.
- Mentor and advise students in academic and professional development.
- Earned doctorate in nursing, public health, or other related field by time of appointment
- Record of scholarly achievement commensurate with rank.
- Strong foundation in human-centered design and human factors in clinical or educational settings.
- Evidence of research in health and wellness
- Experience in academic nursing
- Evidence of team science and translational research
- Currently funded with the potential to transfer funding to UTKCON
- Current licensure in nursing; eligible for licensure in Tennessee
- Experience with instructional media and technology
Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. A competitive benefits package is included.
Work Location:
- Knoxville, Tennessee
Faculty School/Institution University of Tennessee Knoxville Job Location Knoxville, TN