UT HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER

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F ACULTY – R ESEARCH

The UT HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER (UTHSC) College of Nursing invites applications for the position of a full-time tenure track position as a faculty member in the department of Advanced Practice and Doctoral Studies.

UT HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER

UTHSC has educated more than 53,000 health care professionals on three campuses across the state – Memphis, Knoxville and Chattanooga. The UTHSC campuses include colleges of Allied Health Sciences, Dentistry, Graduate Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy. Patient care, professional education and research are carried out at hospitals and other clinical sites across Tennessee.

 PhD Program developed in 1988.

 Offers dual DNP-PhD.

 DNP specialty tracks include: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Anesthesia, and Family Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner; dual options include Adult Gerontology Acute Care-FNP; Psych Mental Health Nursing-FNP.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Carries out research program, secures external funding in support of research, teaches in graduate programs, advises doctoral students and mentors students and faculty in research. The UTHSC embraces four missions:

education, research, clinical care and institutional service. Teaching contributions are expected as is continued research productivity and scholarly contributions. Candidates eligible for appointment at the Associate

Professor or Professor rank will have a well-established program of funded research.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse in Tennessee or eligibility to obtain licensure in Tennessee required. Earned doctoral degree from an accredited university required. Documented high quality didactic teaching experience in nursing is desired. Active engagement in appropriate professional organizations is required. Evidence of scholarship including research and/or grants is required. Academic rank is commensurate with degree and experience.

Applicants should send curriculum vitae, two letters of recommendation, and photocopies of transcripts to:

Sherry Webb, DNSc, CNL, NEA-BC Interim Chair and Associate Professor UTHSC College of Nursing

920 Madison, 9^th Floor Memphis, TN 38163

Office: 901-448-4148 // fax: 901-448-1762 E-mail: swebb14@uthsc.edu

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F ACULTY - D OCTOR OF N URSING

P RACTICE P ROGRAM

The UT HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER (UTHSC) College of Nursing invites applications for the position of a full-time non-tenure track position (tenure track negotiable) as Psychiatric Mental Health faculty in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program.

UTHSC has educated more than 53,000 health care professionals on three campuses across the state – Memphis, Knoxville and Chattanooga. The UTHSC campuses include colleges of Health Professions,

Dentistry, Graduate Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy. Patient care, professional education and research are carried out at hospitals and other clinical sites across Tennessee.

 One of the first DNP programs in the country.

 Accredited since 2009.

 Offers BSN-DNP and MSN-DNP tracks.

Teaching responsibilities include both didactic course work and clinical supervision of students. The UTHSC embraces four missions: education, research, clinical care and institutional service. Responsibilities for this role include clinical practice assignment, in addition to educational responsibilities. Research/scholarship activities as well as service responsibilities will be determined in collaboration with Department Chair.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse and advanced practice nurse in Tennessee or eligibility to obtain licensure in Tennessee required, as well as certification/recertification as Psychiatric Family Nurse Practitioner.

Earned doctoral degree from an accredited university required. Substantive psychiatric mental health nursing expertise is required. Documented high quality didactic teaching experience in psychiatric mental health content (basic and applied) and related fields of clinical work. Expertise in clinical teaching and active engagement in appropriate professional organizations is required. Evidence of scholarship including research and/or grants are highly desirable. Academic rank is commensurate with degree and experience.

920 Madison, 9^th Floor Memphis, TN 38163 (901) 448-4148

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Email: swebb14@uthsc.edu

F ACULTY - D OCTOR OF N URSING

P RACTICE P ROGRAM

The UT HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER (UTHSC) College of Nursing invites applications for the position of full-time non-tenure track position as Acute Pediatric Nurse Practitioner faculty in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program.

Teaching responsibilities include both didactic course work and clinical supervision of students. The UTHSC embraces four missions: education, research, clinical care and institutional service. Responsibilities for this role include clinical practice assignment, in addition to educational responsibilities. Research/scholarship activities and institutional service responsibilities will be determined in collaboration with Department Chair.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse and advanced practice nurse in Tennessee or eligibility to obtain licensure in Tennessee required, as well as certification/recertification as an Acute Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.

Earned doctoral degree from an accredited university required. Substantive expertise is required as a pediatric nurse practitioner. Documented high quality didactic teaching experience in family health content (basic and applied) and related fields of clinical work desired. Expertise in clinical teaching and active engagement in appropriate professional organizations is required. Evidence of scholarship including research and/or grants are highly desirable. Academic rank is commensurate with degree and experience.

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F ACULTY – BSN-MSN P ROGRAM

The UT HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER (UTHSC) College of Nursing invites applications for the position of a full-time non-tenure track position as faculty in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.

UTHSC has educated more than 53,000 health care professionals on three campuses across the state – Memphis, Knoxville and Chattanooga. The UTHSC campuses include colleges of Health Professions,

Dentistry, Graduate Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy. Patient care, professional education and research are carried out at hospitals and other clinical sites across Tennessee.

Teaching responsibilities include both didactic course work and clinical supervision of students. The UTHSC embraces four missions: education, research, clinical care and institutional service. Responsibilities for this role include clinical practice assignment, in addition to educational responsibilities. Research/scholarship activities as well as service responsibilities will be determined in collaboration with Department Chair.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in one or more of these areas: medical-surgical nursing, critical care, psychiatric-mental health, pediatrics, reproductive-women’s health, leadership-management, and teaching in a professional nursing program is desired. Minimal requirements for the position include a RN license and a Master of Science in Nursing. All degrees must be from an accredited program. Academic rank is at instructor or assistant professor level based upon academic credentials.

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N URSING F ACULTY

The UT HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER (UTHSC) College of Nursing invites applications for the position of a full-time non-tenure track position as faculty in the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program (DNP) Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Faculty.

 Accreditated since 2009.

 DNP specialty tracks include: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Forensic Nursing, Nurse Anesthesia, Family Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and Public Health Nursing; dual options include Adult Gerontology Acute Care-FNP;

Forensic Nursing-FNP; Psych Mental Health Nursing-FNP.

Teaching responsibilities include both didactic course work (online and classroom, as appropriate) and clinical supervision of students. The UTHSC embraces four missions: education, research, clinical care and institutional service. Responsibilities for this role include clinical practice assignment, in addition to educational

responsibilities. Research/scholarship activities as well as service responsibilities will be determined in collaboration with Department Chair.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Licensure as a registered nurse and advanced practice nurse in Tennessee required, as well as certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. Doctoral degree preferred. Experience in advanced practice acute care nursing and education preferred. Academic rank commensurate with degree and experience.

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College of Nursing Associate Professor and Chair

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, College of Nursing, invites applications for a full-time, 12- month Associate Professor and Chair. As the flagship statewide academic health system, the mission of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is to bring the benefits of the health sciences to the

achievement and maintenance of human health, with a focus on the citizens of Tennessee and the region, by pursuing an integrated program of education, research, clinical care, and professional service.

The College of Nursing (www.uthsc.edu/nursing) is devoted to enhancing the quality of healthcare in our community and beyond. The College of Nursing’s roots date back to 1887 when the first nursing school in the Mid-South, the Memphis Training School for Nurses, was chartered. The College offers the following programs:

BSN, RN to BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD in Nursing and a dual PhD/DNP program.

RESPONSIBILITIES

 provide leadership and mentorship in the recruitment, selection, onboarding, professional/career development, and retention of faculty;

 conduct annual performance and planning reviews of all faculty (non-tenure track, tenure track, tenured, volunteers, affiliate) to assist faculty members in developing their full potential as educators,

researchers/scholars, clinicians, and leaders, to assure they set and meet career goals that are consistent with goals of the college;

 promote a positive climate in the college that will support achievement of college goals and excellence in teaching, research/creative and other scholarly activities, service, and, if applicable, clinical care;

 along with the college executive team, provide leadership in the design, implementation, and evaluation of the strategic plans of UTHSC and CON;

 facilitate college collaborations with other professionals, colleges, institutions, and community organizations;

 equitably assign faculty workloads, including teaching assignments, and work sites to assure that an appropriate balance of time and effort is committed to teaching, research/scholarship, service, and, if applicable, clinical care;

 assume responsibility for all finances of the faculty area and ensure that all UTHSC and CON policies and guidelines for financial management are met;

 manage and evaluate staff assigned within the department who are a direct report to the chair; assist with space allocation;

 manage faculty requests for professional and annual leaves, budget, equipment, and space; and

 assist with the development and revision of CON policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 Doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited university

 Licensure as a Registered Nurse with the ability to obtain a Tennessee RN license

 Documented accomplishments and national recognition in teaching, research, and/or clinical care

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 Recognition for faculty mentoring and development

 Proven record in administration and management

 National involvement in nursing organizations

 Demonstrated ability to foster effective relationships between nursing faculty and others

 Applicants must have a commitment to and knowledge of equal opportunity compliance, affirmative action, diversity and inclusion.

HOW TO APPLY

For more information, visit our website: http://nursing.uthsc.edu. Interested applicants should forward curriculum vitae or resume to: Cynthia Russell, PhD, RN, Professor and Interim Chair, 920 Madison Avenue, Suite 952, Memphis, TN 38163. Electronic submission can be made to crussell@uthsc.edu.

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability or covered veteran status.