Job Opportunities
Rapid expansion and recent growth of the College of Nursing has led to several newly created faculty positions. Positions available immediately and will remain open until filled. All positions are full time, 12 month appointments. Rank and salary will be commensurate with academic and experiential background.
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Assistant Dean, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program
The Assistant Dean for the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program will provide oversight of one of the oldest and largest of the new generation practice doctoral programs and work closely with the Associate Dean for Academic Programs, graduate advanced practice specialty coordinators, and faculty on matters of curriculum, strategic planning, and academic program development and compliance with policies and regulations of certifying and accrediting bodies.
Successful candidates will have an earned doctorate, appropriate credentials in an advanced practice specialty and be eligible for APN licensure in Tennessee. Education and/or administrative experience in a nationally accredited university with graduate programs are desired.
Please forward a letter of interest, current CV and 2 letters of professional reference to:
Susan R. Jacob, PhD, RN, Chair, Search Committee,
877 Madison Avenue Suite 620, Memphis, TN 38163
(901) 448-6135, (901) 448-6100 (fax)
Email: SJACOB4@UTMEM.EDU
Assistant Professor, Adult Health
Successful candidates for tenure-track positions will have an earned doctorate in nursing, MSN with clinical specialty, teaching experience, a scholarly program of research or practice, and RN licensure. Tenure-track faculty will have opportunities to teach across programs. Minimum requirements for non-tenure track, clinical position include a MSN with clinical specialty in Adult Health and RN license. Experience teaching in BSN program and web-based instruction desired.
Assistant Professor, Psych/Mental Health
This is a full time, non-tenure track faculty position. Primary responsibilities include didactic and clinical instruction in an accelerated baccalaureate program. Minimum requirements include a MSN with clinical specialty in Psych/Mental Health and RN license. Experience in teaching in BSN program and web-based instruction is desired.
Please forward a letter of interest, current CV and 2 letters of professional reference to:
Ann Cashion, PhD, RN
Acute Care and Chronic Health Department
UTHSC College of Nursing - 920 Madison Avenue, #507 - Memphis, TN 38163
(901) 448-1176 - (901) 448-1762 (fax) Email: ACASHION@UTMEM.EDU
Community Nurse Scientist
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) and the College of Nursing are seeking applicants for one to two tenure-track, 12 month faculty appointments available for individuals with training and experience in community based research. This is an opportunity to provide leadership on the ground-level in building a community research program in collaboration with the CTSI in the Memphis community. Significant committed internal funding allows this to be a full-time research position with protected time to focus on building community partnerships and developing interdisciplinary programs of research.
The successful candidate will be a registered nurse with an earned doctoral degree, an established program of research, and eligible for a primary appointment in the College of Nursing. Preference will be given to senior level scientists with a track record of externally funded research; however, consideration will also be given to promising junior-level faculty.
Primary responsibilities will be establishment and implementation of a program of interdisciplinary community-based research conducted through the CTSI and mentorship of doctoral students from multiple disciplines. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Please forward a letter of interest, current CV and 2 letters of professional reference to:
Ann Cashion, PhD, RN – Chair, Search Committee
Director, CTSI Community Engagement and Research Unit
UTHSC College of Nursing - 920 Madison Avenue, #507 - Memphis, TN 38163
(901) 448-1176 - (901) 448-1762 (fax) Email: ACASHION@UTMEM.EDU
or
Jim Dale, Executive Director UT CTSI
20 S. Dudley St., Ste 804
Memphis, TN 38163
(901) 448-2101
Email: jbdale@utmem.edu
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