College of Nursing – Clinical Instructor - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Fall 2025

The College of Nursing at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, seeks a Clinical Instructor – Licensed Clinical Social Worker to provide clinical mental health services to children and families at the Vine School Health Center, while contributing to the educational mission of the College of Nursing and College of Social Work. This is a full time, 12-month faculty position.

About the Position

This position includes teaching and clinical supervision of undergraduate and graduate social work students as well as graduate nursing students, and active collaboration with healthcare and school personnel to promote student well-being. The role also supports scholarly activities, program development, and institutional service aligned with the strategic priorities of the Colleges.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching Responsibilities: Serve as a field instructor for undergraduate and graduate students placed at the Vine School Health Center. Provide direct supervision, mentorship, and evaluation of students. Facilitate clinical learning through structured case discussions, reflective supervision, and modeling of professional practice. Contribute to the educational mission by fostering a learning environment that promotes ethical, inclusive, and culturally competent care.
• Scholarly/Creative Activity: Engage in clinically relevant scholarship that supports the integration of behavioral health into school settings. Collaborate on grant writing and other external funding efforts.
• Public Service / Clinical: Deliver evidence-based mental health therapy to children and adolescents. Conduct psychosocial and diagnostic evaluations, develop treatment plans, provide therapy, respond to crises, maintain documentation, collaborate with teams, address social determinants of health, and participate in interagency collaboration.
• Administrative Responsibilities: Assist in developing clinical workflows, participate in meetings, support institutional service, provide input on policies, represent the center in partnerships, participate in program evaluation, manage credentialing and billing, coordinate case management, and handle other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Earned MSSW at time of appointment
• Licensed as a social worker in Tennessee (LMSW)
• 2-5 years of practice experience with children
• Evidence of successful clinical teaching experience
• Effective interpersonal skills and cultural competence
• Ability to work with a diverse group of students and colleagues
• Ability to obtain CPR certification

Desirable Qualifications

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Tennessee
• Immediate eligibility for LCSW license in Tennessee
• Experience with technology and electronic health record
• Registered play therapist or interest in or seeking certification

Work Location

Vine School Health Center, Knoxville, Tennessee

How to Apply

To apply, submit your application through the Interfolio application system, including a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. Review begins two weeks after posting and continues until filled. For questions, email conhr@utk.edu. For more information, visit http://nursing.utk.edu/.