Professor - School of Nursing Graduate Studies

Graduate Studies Department Chair 

The Department Chair reports directly to the Vice Dean for Academics of the School of Nursing (SON). The Department Chair will be a dynamic and visionary leader responsible for overseeing the administration, strategic planning, and academic excellence of our graduate nursing programs. The SON recently underwent successful accreditations with both CCNE and the COA. The Chair will also focus on faculty professional growth, faculty workload and teaching assignments, support faculty scholarship, faculty recruitment and evaluation, promote student success, and participate in special projects to enhance the organizational culture and productivity for our esteemed faculty. Serves as a leadership resource for the graduate academic programs housed in the department.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

·         Provides visionary leadership toward the achievement of department, SON, and University goals. 

·         Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of graduate curricula to maintain high standards of educational excellence. 

·         Manage departmental resources, including budget, faculty and staff, to optimize program effectiveness and efficiency. 

·         Foster a collaborative and supportive environment that promotes faculty development, mentorship, and scholarly activities. 

·         Oversee faculty workload/assignments, in collaboration with Program Directors and Track Coordinators. 

·         Conduct faculty evaluations, in collaboration Program Directors.

·         Oversees in conjunction with the Department Chair for Undergraduate Programs in the recruiting and processing, and interviewing of    prospective faculty candidates and makes recommendations to the Dean. 

·         Oversees the hiring process for Pay by Letter (PBL) clinical faculty. 

·         Work collaboratively with the Associate Dean for Professional Development to provide input for a faculty mentoring program. 

·         Make recommendations, and support implementation in collaboration with other members of the leadership team. 

·         Works collaboratively with Academic Service Group VII and Provost Administrative Academic Enterprise Performance Services and Office  of   Faculty Relations to ensure accuracy of faculty and PBL clinical faculty data and effort reporting. 

·         Review performance, counsel, recommend salary, and work collaboratively with human resources to resolve issues for direct reports. 

·         Submit/manage grants to fund faculty and program development initiatives in conjunction with the Vice Deans and Associate Deans.

·         Promote and support faculty and student research initiatives and scholarly activities. 

·         Work collaboratively with the senior leadership team (Vice Dean for Academics and Research, Associate Deans for Professional  Development, Student Affairs and Global Health/Community Engagement; Assistant Deans) and all faculty to implement the mission and  vision for the SON. 

·         Plans for faculty and other resources needed to conduct programs and submits budget needs to the Vice Dean of Academics and SON  Administrator. 

·         Oversees department budget development and implementation. 

·         Engage with community stakeholders, healthcare organizations, and alumni to strengthen partnerships and support the school's mission.

·         Maintain a teaching a load of approximately 30% effort and scholarly faculty responsibilities/activities.

·         Serve as an exemplary role model and supportive team member of the Dean’s senior leadership group with all stakeholders, including  university officials, SOM Advisory Council, SON alumni, faculty, students and staff.

·         Contribute to a department culture that promotes collaborative decision-making, and enrichment.
 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Eligible for licensure or licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas. Maintain an unencumbered nursing license in State of Texas. Doctoral Degree in nursing or related field (MSN in Nursing required if doctoral degree in related field).
• Eligible for or achieved rank of Associate Professor or Professor. 
• Excellent communication, interprofessional, and collaborative skills. 
• Significant experience in academic leadership, preferably within a nursing program. 
• A distinguished record of teaching, scholarship, and service in nursing education.

• Experience with accreditation processes and curriculum development.
   

  
   

SALARY:
Commensurate with experience.