Adjunct Clinical Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor - College of Nursing - Academic Year 2...

Adjunct Clinical Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor - College of Nursing - Academic Year 2026 - 2027

Location:
Knoxville, TN
Open Date:
Sep 1, 2026
Description:

The College of Nursing at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, seeks a dynamic and engaging Adjunct Clinical Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (part-time) to contribute to educating the next generation of health care professionals. Details on the College of Nursing Programs are available at https://nursing.utk.edu/

About the College of Nursing 

With a longstanding tradition of excellence in nursing education, research, and clinical practice, we are proud to be a guiding force in healthcare education. We embrace innovation while honoring the values that have shaped our success. By offering cutting-edge academic programs, supporting impactful research, and forging strong community partnerships, we prepare healthcare professionals who deliver high-quality, culturally responsive care in a diverse and ever-changing world. Get to know CON

About the Position

This is a adjunct faculty role that focuses on delivering high-quality undergraduate and/or graduate nursing education, including clinical supervision. Responsibilities encompass instruction, student assessment, and collaboration on clinical placements and curriculum revisions. Appointments are made on a semester-by-semester basis, contingent upon the College’s teaching needs.

Duties:

Participate in the ongoing development, implementation, evaluation, and enhancement of nursing academic programs:

1.    Participate in program and course revisions.

a.    Teach graduate and undergraduate nursing courses as assigned

b.    Supervise nursing students as assigned

c.     Participate in the evaluation and ongoing enhancement of the curricula

d.    Apply evidence from best education practices to curriculum development and to teaching

2.    Serve the College of Nursing, University, community and profession:

a.    Participate in community and professional activities as appropriate

3.    Contribute to the mission and strategic priorities of the College of Nursing and the University of Tennessee Knoxville.

4.    Collaborate effectively with other faculty and staff members both within the College of Nursing and throughout the University and community to develop inter-professional academic, clinical, and research opportunities.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

·         Earned doctorate (PhD or DNP) at time of appointment.

·         Licensure as a registered nurse in Tennessee prior to employment.

·         Minimum of 3 years of nursing practice experience.

·         Effective interpersonal skills and cultural competence.

·         Ability to work with a diverse group of students and colleagues.

Desirable Qualifications:

·         Evidence of successful classroom and/or clinical teaching experience

·         Eligibility for APRN licensure in Tennessee

·         If teaching NP students, national certification as a nurse practitioner and prior to employment recognition by the Tennessee Board of Nursing as an advanced practice registered nurse

·         Experience with instructional media and technology

This position is open to those who qualify and can be appointed as one of the following ranks in the College of Nursing. Rank appointment is dependent on education and qualifications relative to the university and college standards and will be determined by academic leadership in accordance with faculty handbook, policies, and procedures. 

Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor: This rank is for those who have completed a doctoral degree or terminal degree appropriate to the field or who are licensed or certified to practice the profession where appropriate. Individuals holding this rank have shown promise for excellence in areas of responsibility recorded in the hiring unit’s annual documentation of the NTT faculty’s workload distribution and responsibilities.

Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor: This rank is for those who have completed a doctoral degree or a terminal degree appropriate to the field and who are licensed or certified to practice the profession where appropriate. Individuals holding this rank have demonstrated excellence in areas of responsibility recorded in the hiring unit’s annual documentation of the NTT faculty’s workload distribution and responsibilities.

Adjunct Clinical Professor: This rank is for those who have completed a doctoral degree or a terminal degree appropriate to the field and who are licensed or certified to practice the profession where appropriate. Individuals holding this rank have demonstrated a consistent record of excellence in areas of responsibility recorded in the hiring unit’s annual documentation of the NTT faculty’s workload distribution and responsibilities.

Application Instructions:

To apply, please submit your application and materials through our Interfolio application system.  Applications should include: (1) a letter of interest addressing teaching interests and how the applicant’s background and experience make them an ideal candidate, (2) a comprehensive curriculum vitae, and (3) the names and contact information (address, phone number, and e-mail address) for at least three professional references, (4) A copy or certification letter of your TN RN licensure or multi-state compact. The review of applicants will begin two weeks after the posting date and will be ongoing throughout the academic year. Rank and salary based on qualifications and experience. For questions about the position, please email conhr@utk.edu.  For more information on the College of Nursing, visit our website: http://nursing.utk.edu/

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university.

Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at Equal Opportunity and Accessibility, 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, by email to eoa@utk.edu, or by phone at 865-974-2498. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Investigation and Resolution, 216 Business Incubator Building, E J. Chapman Drive, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, by email to investigations@utk.edu, or by phone at 865-974-0717.