The University of Tennessee, College of Nursing is a leader in nursing education, research, and practice. We seek dynamic and engaging faculty and staff who share our vision to maximize health and transform health care by educating professional nurses who promote health on every level.
About University of Tennessee, Knoxville
UT is the state’s flagship institution, a campus of choice for outstanding undergraduates, and a premier graduate institution. As a land-grant university, UT is committed to excellence in learning, scholarship, and engagement with society. In all its activities, the university aims to advance the frontiers of human knowledge and enrich and elevate society.
About Knoxville
The city of Knoxville is a hidden gem. It is surrounded by eight gorgeous lakes and has a beautiful and walkable downtown, a diverse music scene including internationally recognized festivals, active neighborhoods, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of diverse cultural and outdoor activities. UT is located within easy driving distance to the Great Smoky Mountains, Asheville, Atlanta, and Nashville.
We firmly believe our faculty and staff make a difference in each student’s life. We are nurse scientists, expert educators, and passionate staff deeply committed to making substantial contributions to improving regional, national, and global health and health care, attracting the best and brightest students.

Current Openings
Faculty
- Assistant, Associate or Full Professor College of Nursing in Precision Health and Environment, Fall 2025
- Assistant Professor in the College of Nursing in Food and Nutrition Security, Fall 2025
- Assistant, Associate or Full Professor
- Clinical Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor – DNP PMHNP Concentration Coordinator
- 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
To apply for these positions, please click on the position title above.
Student
College of Nursing posts all student opportunities on the Handshake platform. Click on a job title to view the position description and instructions for applying.
Graduate Preceptor Opportunities
A clinical preceptor is a clinician in a healthcare specialty who provides direct patient care clinical experiences for students in the College of Nursing Graduate Programs. The primary role of the preceptor is to guide the student through practical experiences in a clinical or organizational setting, helping them meet the course and program learning outcomes established by the student and faculty. The College of Nursing values our collaborative relationship with our clinical preceptors and firmly believes it takes a cohesive team of educators and clinical preceptors to prepare the next generation of advanced practice registered nurses.
For preceptors interested in applying for a Non-Compensated Adjunct Faculty Position, they must have fulfilled 120 hours of precepting and be evaluated by the student and concentration coordinator to determine whether they have fullfilled their responsibilities found in the Graduate Preceptor Policy. If you are interested in becoming a graduate preceptor with the College of Nursing, please contact us at [email protected]. If you are a preceptor and want to apply for a Non-Compensated Adjunct Faculty position, complete the above application.
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.