"College of Nursing - Clinical Instructor - Fall 2026"

Job Details

Description

The College of Nursing at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, seeks a versatile and student-centered Clinical Instructor to contribute to educating the next generation of health care professionals. This faculty position is a full time, nine month appointment beginning in August 1, 2026. Details on the College of Nursing Undergraduate Programs can be found at https://nursing.utk.edu/undergraduate-programs/

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. Come join the Vol Nurse Family! Get to know CON

About the Position

The ideal candidate will have a record that demonstrates excellent teaching potential with expertise in teaching topics in nursing. Additionally, the ideal candidate should have a strong commitment to teaching and service and should thrive in a diverse and intellectually stimulating environment.

Duties:

1. Participate in the ongoing development, implementation, evaluation, and enhancement of nursing academic programs:
   1. Teach 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.
   2. Supervise and provide written evaluation of nursing students as assigned
   3. 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.
   4. Ensure courses reflect program outcomes, AACN essentials, state board of nursing minimum standards, current evidence and best practice
   5. Participate in program and course revisions
   6. Participate in the evaluation and ongoing enhancement of the curricula
   7. Apply evidence from best education practices to teaching
2. Contribute to the mission and strategic priorities of the College of Nursing and the University of Tennessee Knoxville

Work Location:

• Various clinical sites in the Knoxville, Tennessee area
• Clinical models may vary the days of the week each semester

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Earned Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) at time of appointment.
• 3+ years' of nursing practice experience.
• Licensure as a registered nurse in Tennessee prior to employment
• Evidence of successful clinical and/or classroom teaching experience
• Effective interpersonal skills and cultural competence
• Ability to work with a diverse group of students and colleagues

Desirable Qualifications:

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD)
• Eligibility for RN/APRN license in Tennessee
• Experience with instructional media and technology

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. Review of applicants will begin two weeks after posting date and will continue until the position is filled. 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.