THIS POSITION IS TENURE TRACK

The Department of Community and Population Health of the College of Nursing at the University of Tennessee is seeking highly motivated applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position. The successful applicant will carry out an active program of research, secure external funding in support of research, teach in PhD, DNP, and/or BSN programs, advise doctoral students, and mentor students in research. The UTHSC embraces four missions: education, research, clinical care, and institutional service, and responsibilities will include these missions. Academic rank is commensurate with academic experience.

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.
• Evidence of scholarship including publications, presentations, and grant funding is required.
• Active engagement in appropriate professional organizations is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES:

• Documented high-quality didactic teaching experience in a PhD or graduate program is desired.
• Preference will be given to candidates who hold a board certification/licensure where applicable (i.e., RN, APRN, MD, RD).
• Postdoctoral experience is preferred.

Applicants should attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, statement on how they promote diversity and equity in their scholarship, and photocopies of transcripts to the application.

If you need additional information about this position, please contact: Sarah Rhoads, Professor and Chair

Email: srhoads@uthsc.edu or call 901-448-3176