The University of Tennessee College of Nursing is a leader in nursing education, research, and practice. We seek faculty and staff who share our vision to maximize health and transform health care by educating professional nurses who promote health on every level.
As the state’s flagship school, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, offers a research-intensive environment for interdisciplinary collaboration, with state-of-the-art technology and research resources. Located near the Great Smoky Mountains and numerous lakes, Knoxville offers abundant recreational attractions, cultural attractions, low cost of living, and high-quality residential neighborhoods.
Our faculty make a difference. They are nurse scientists and expert educators who are making substantial contributions to improving regional, national, and global health and health care. Their excellence attracts the best and brightest students.

Current Openings
Faculty
- Executive Associate Dean for Academic Affairs & Associate or Full Professor
- Clinical Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor
- Clinical Instructor
- Non-Compensated Adjunct Faculty Position
To apply for these positions, please click on the position title above.
Staff
- Director Of HR & Employee Engagement
- Human Resources Specialist
- Advisor
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
To apply for these positions, please click on the position title above.
Student
Students applying for positions within the College of Nursing should submit their information directly to the contact listed in the job posting. Click on a job title to view the position description and instructions for applying.
Graduate Preceptor Opportunities
A preceptor is a specialist in a profession who provides clinical, academic, and/or administrative experiences for students in the College of Nursing Graduate Programs. The primary role of the preceptor is to provide the student with a clinical/organizational experience to achieve objectives as identified by the student in collaboration with faculty. If interested in becoming a graduate preceptor with the College of Nursing, please contact us at congrad@utk.edu.
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville EEO/AA Statement/Non-Discrimination 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. 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. 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 Equity and Diversity, 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone 865-974-2498. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Equity and Diversity.