Clinical Assistant, Associate or Full Professor – TBSN Program Director – College of Nursing

Description

The College of Nursing at the University of Tennessee,
Knoxville, seeks an engaging nurse educator and academic leader for
a full-time, 12-month faculty appointment at the Clinical
Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank. This faculty role
also serves as the Director for the TBSN (Traditional Bachelor
of Science in Nursing) program .

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.

Our top-ranked, direct admit, four-year Bachelor of Science in
Nursing program offers a strong foundation in nursing science,
clinical practice, and compassionate care. The Bachelor of Science
in nursing program combines the unique resources of the UT campus
with health care agencies in a manner that enables both faculty and
students to participate fully in all facets of the health care
delivery system. Facilities at the College of Nursing include high
fidelity labs, clinical practice labs, and technology enhanced
classrooms. Clinical instruction is offered for students in major
hospitals, community clinics, health departments, and schools in
the region.

About the Position

The TBSN Program Director reports to the Assistant Dean
of Undergraduate Programs and serves as the primary leader
responsible for the coordination and day-to-day oversight of the
TBSN program. This role represents the TBSN program on the college
leadership team and provides direction for key program functions to
ensure a high-quality, consistent student and faculty experience.
This position will maintain personal academic faculty obligations
in teaching, service, and research in accordance with area of
expertise.

Duties:

• Responsible for coordinating the development, implementation,

and evaluation of the courses required for completion of the BSN
degree.

• Monitor and ensure consistent implementation of all CON and UTK

policies specific to the TBSN program.

• Participate in program evaluation work groups, task forces, and

committees as appropriate/assigned.

• Collaborate with clinical faculty related to specialty clinical

rotations.

• Collaborate with the Director of Student Services in recruiting

and admission activities.

• Collaborate with the Academic Affairs Manager in planning

junior and senior orientation activities.

• Maintain on-line communication strategies with TBSN faculty and

students.

• Collaborate and coordinate program development with university

departments [Online Education, Office of Information Technology,
Registrar/MyUTK, etc.].

• Communicate with the Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Programs

on relevant course related matters related to individual student
behavior and learning outcomes as appropriate.

• Approve final student schedules.
• Determine needed faculty resources for clinicals and

simulation/learning labs.

• Responsible for holding Course Coordinator Meetings each

semeste.

• Approve out of sequence students’ (OOS) Academic Plans.
• Assist with annual update of the Undergraduate Student

Handbook.

• Participate in the teaching, research, and service missions of

the CON.

• Participate in the ongoing development, implementation,

evaluation, and enhancement of nursing academic programs:

• Participate in program and course revisions.
• Revise assigned courses to reflect program outcomes, AACN

essentials, state board of nursing minimum standards, current
evidence, and best practice.

• Collaborate with emphasis area coordinators, clinical

concentration coordinators, program directors, and the Associate
and Assistant Deans to identify the types of clinical experiences
and sites needed for optimal clinical education of students.

• Teach graduate and undergraduate nursing courses as assigned.

While the candidate may be hired to primarily teach in a
specific program or program level, teaching assignments are based
on UT CON needs as well as individual faculty member expertise and
performance; faculty may be asked to teach across both
undergraduate and graduate programs.

• Supervise nursing students as assigned.
• Collaborate with clinical agencies in arranging student

clinical experiences (e.g. orientation to objectives of clinical
experience, course syllabus, clinical schedule, et al) as
appropriate.

• Participate in the development of academic policies affecting

the admission, progression, graduation and dismissal of
students.

• Participate in the evaluation and ongoing enhancement of the

curricula.

• Apply evidence from best education practices to curriculum

development and to teaching.

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• Serve the College of Nursing, University, community and

profession:

• Participate in College of Nursing faculty, standing committee,

task force and other meetings.

• Participate in Faculty Senate Committees and ad hoc committees,

as elected.

• Participate in community and professional activities as

appropriate.

• Participate in scholarly projects as appropriate.
• Contribute to the mission and strategic priorities of the

College of Nursing and the University of Tennessee Knoxville

• 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.

Work location: onsite

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate (PhD or DNP) at time of appointment.
• Current, unencumbered RN license in your state of permanent

residency, and eligibility for RN licensure in Tennessee, as
required for the position.

• 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.

• Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership, foster

collaboration, and manage complex academic program operations.

• 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
appointments are 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.

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 workload
distribution and responsibilities.

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.

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
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, (3) the names and contact
information (address, phone number, and e-mail address) for at
least three professional references, and (4) a copy of your c
urrent, unencumbered RN license in your state of permanent
residency . The review of applicants will begin two weeks after the
posting date and will continue throughout the academic year until
the position is filled. Rank and salary are 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.
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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.