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The School of Nursing & Allied Health (SONAH) is seeking candidates for a full-time (9-month) tenure track eligible Assistant Professor position which will be available January 2026.

In addition to providing instruction to students in SONAH, the successful candidate will be required to participate in research and scholarly activities. Service to Program, School, College and/or University Service along with professional and community service is also an expectation for this tenure track eligible position.

Applicants with expertise in Medical-Surgical Nursing are urged to apply.

SONAH offers the following nursing programs:

Licensed Practical Nurse to Associate of Science in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)

Master Entry Professional in Nursing (MEPN)

Master of Science in Nursing (FNP and PMHNP)

Doctor of Nursing Practice (BSN to DNP-FNP, BSN to DNP-Nurse Executive, and Post-MSN DNP)

The Mission of the School of Nursing and Allied Health at WKU is to produce nationally and globally competitive nursing graduates at the associate, baccalaureate, and graduate levels and to provide continuing education opportunities for lifelong learning to our constituents. For more information visit the WKU Nursing website at http://www.wku.edu/nursing/

Job Requirements:

+ Doctorate degree

+ Licensure as an RN in Kentucky or a compact state

+ A minimum of two years of clinical nursing practice within the last five years or recent clinical teaching experience

+ Previous experience in nursing education

Additional Information:

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at [email protected] or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php

For information related to job postings, please email [email protected].