What are the responsibilities and job description for the Department Chair, Nursing position at American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)?
Description
Job Description
The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is expanding programs to include a Master of Science in Nursing Program- Entry to Practice (MSN-ETP) to its newly launched Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Both programs are a professional degree that has initial accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission. Additional accreditations will be sought from the Indiana State Board of Nursing prior to program launch, and CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) in Fall 2028.
This position is a full-time, 12-month, faculty appointment with administrative duties in the College. This position may be tenure track or non-tenure track, depending upon the candidate’s qualifications. Academic rank will be commensurate with the candidate’s level of experience and qualifications at the time of hiring, but a minimum of associate professor qualifications is required. The Department Chair will be responsible for providing leadership in faculty development, overseeing faculty performance and evaluation, and managing faculty scheduling. This includes supporting faculty in their research and scholarship endeavors, promoting opportunities for scholarly activity, and guiding faculty in the pursuit of rank advancement. The Department Chair will also ensure alignment of faculty efforts with program goals, facilitate curriculum development and improvement in coordination with the program director, and oversee the assessment and evaluation of faculty contributions to the program. The Department Chair will engage in teaching, scholarship, and service activities consistent with the typical requirements of COPHS faculty.
Minimum Qualifications
Interested applicants should submit the following, as a single PDF document via the Butler University application portal.
Posted On 6/3/2026 Job Type Faculty/Instructor
Faculty School/Institution Butler University Job Location Indianapolis, IN
Job Description
The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is expanding programs to include a Master of Science in Nursing Program- Entry to Practice (MSN-ETP) to its newly launched Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Both programs are a professional degree that has initial accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission. Additional accreditations will be sought from the Indiana State Board of Nursing prior to program launch, and CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) in Fall 2028.
This position is a full-time, 12-month, faculty appointment with administrative duties in the College. This position may be tenure track or non-tenure track, depending upon the candidate’s qualifications. Academic rank will be commensurate with the candidate’s level of experience and qualifications at the time of hiring, but a minimum of associate professor qualifications is required. The Department Chair will be responsible for providing leadership in faculty development, overseeing faculty performance and evaluation, and managing faculty scheduling. This includes supporting faculty in their research and scholarship endeavors, promoting opportunities for scholarly activity, and guiding faculty in the pursuit of rank advancement. The Department Chair will also ensure alignment of faculty efforts with program goals, facilitate curriculum development and improvement in coordination with the program director, and oversee the assessment and evaluation of faculty contributions to the program. The Department Chair will engage in teaching, scholarship, and service activities consistent with the typical requirements of COPHS faculty.
Minimum Qualifications
- Earned master’s and doctoral degrees, at least one of which is in nursing
- Possess a current or able to apply for an unencumbered registered nurse (RN) license in Indiana
- At least 5 years of clinical experience in nursing
- At least 5 years of full-time teaching experience consistent with associate professor rank
- Established scholarly record with national dissemination of work, consistent with associate professor rank
- Demonstrated record of leadership, collaboration, and mentorship in a nursing educational program
- Demonstrate commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a willingness to contribute to building an inclusive learning environment
Interested applicants should submit the following, as a single PDF document via the Butler University application portal.
- Cover letter summarizing interest in this position, and how the candidate meets the qualifications of the position
- Detailed curriculum vitae
- Teaching philosophy
- Statement of leadership philosophy and experience
- Statement of research philosophy and experience
- Names, addresses, and contact information of three professional references
Posted On 6/3/2026 Job Type Faculty/Instructor
Faculty School/Institution Butler University Job Location Indianapolis, IN