Lecturer

Required Education

The required education includes an earned Master's Degree in nursing. DNP or PhD in nursing preferred.

Required Related Experience

The required experience includes preparation in teaching and learning principles for adult education preferred, including curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation. Clinical experience in one or more of the areas of health promotion, pediatrics, public health, physical assessment, synthesis, professional role or pharmacology required. Successful teaching experience with baccalaureate nursing students in the areas of health promotion, pediatrics, public health, physical assessment, synthesis, professional role or pharmacology preferred. An active unencumbered Kentucky license as a registered nurse and a minimum of 2 years of related professional clinical practice nursing experience within the last 5 years is required.

Required License / Registration / Certification

An active unencumbered Kentucky license as a registered nurse.

Job Summary

The University of Kentucky, College of Nursing Undergraduate Program is seeking a Lecturer Title Series (tenure-ineligible) Lecturer. This position is a 9-month appointment with an anticipated Distribution of Effort of about 90% Teaching and Advising, and 10% Service / Professional Development which will be reviewed annually. We anticipate a start date of January 1, 2025 but not later than March 1, 2025.

This position, onsite and based in Lexington, KY, will assist and resource the Undergraduate BSN program within the College of Nursing. This position requires an individual to provide teaching, advising, and mentoring of undergraduate students enrolled in the BSN program. The candidate will implement and evaluate the assigned didactic and clinical courses in the College's undergraduate program. They will plan and evaluate student clinical experiences and sites, and guide BSN students. Additionally, the candidate will provide clinical services as an undergraduate clinical instructor as delineated.

Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with diverse 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 : www.uky.edu / HR / benefits.

This posting will remain open until the appropriate individual is recruited. Applicants should apply via the UK Jobs site and include an up to date curriculum vitae, letter of interest and reference letters (Please include reference letters in one PDF on field Specific Request #1).

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education / Experience

The preferred education and experience include an earned Master's Degree in nursing. DNP or PhD in nursing preferred. Preparation in teaching and learning principles for adult education preferred, including curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation. Clinical experience in one or more of the areas of health promotion, pediatrics, public health, physical assessment, synthesis, professional role or pharmacology required. Successful teaching experience with baccalaureate nursing students in the areas of health promotion, pediatrics, public health, physical assessment, synthesis, professional role or pharmacology preferred. An active unencumbered Kentucky license as a registered nurse and a minimum of 2 years of related professional clinical practice nursing experience within the last 5 years is required.

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled : Yes

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