Director - Nursing Program

Hiring Department

The University of Texas Permian Basin's College of Health Sciences welcomes applications for the position of Director of Nursing

Salary Range

$150,000.00 depending on qualifications

Possible on-campus housing options available

Essential Functions

The University of Texas Permian Basin's School of Nursing welcomes applications for a tenure-track Associate Professor or Professor Rank. The successful candidate is expected to serve as the Director of the Nursing Program.

The Director is assisted by the Administrative Assistant, the Director of the Nursing Simulation Center, and the faculty. The Director reports to the Dean of the College of Health Sciences. The Director directs the achievement of the mission and goals of the Nursing Program and represents the Nursing Program to the community. The Nursing Program Director is responsible for leadership, planning, coordination, and oversight of six Board of Nursing areas : students, faculty, curriculum, organizational structure, governance, research, and evaluation.

The Director of the Nursing Program will :

• Be a communicative leader who can build relationships within the School, College and the University, engage and serve the healthcare community, and establish and maintain excellent relationships with the local and regional healthcare systems, its administrators and staff;
• Serve as a strategic leader willing to promote innovative ideas and diverse modes of course delivery as the School grows in numbers of students and programs.
• Teach courses based on departmental needs and expertise; supervise clinical practicum.
• Carry out a research program, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and contribute to collaborative and interdisciplinary efforts across campus, and is encouraged to apply for external funding.
• Participate in curricular development.
• Provide academic advising to students.
• Mentor students to prepare them for professional practice, graduate studies, and research.
• Provide support to students in need of academic improvement.
• Serve the University, college, and department.
• Actively participate in the department's expansion

Leadership

Areas of Responsibility

A. Students

B. Faculty

C. Curriculum

Responsible for oversight of curriculum planning, development, and revision in all program areas to respond to the healthcare needs of the community, state, and nation and to educate healthcare providers who are prepared to meet these needs.

D. Organizational Structure and Governance

E. Resources

F. Evaluation

Responsible for planning, developing, and implementing a plan for systematic evaluation of all unit and program components.

Operations

Required Qualifications

1. Doctorate (PhD, DNP, or DNS) in nursing or master’s degree in nursing with doctorate in healthcare administration, healthcare education, or related field.

2. Proven track record of building relationships with all constituents (hospitals, healthcare providers, community college, higher education institutions,

3. Three (3) years of administrative or leadership experience in a School of Nursing

4. Current RN license with eligibility for licensure or licensure in Texas

5. Three years of administrative or leadership experience in a School of Nursing.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Demonstrated leadership skills related to coordination of teaching activities

2. Effective verbal / written communication skills and proficiency in the English language

3. Proven track record of building relationships with all constituents (hospitals, healthcare providers, community colleges, higher education institutions,

4. Awareness of current issues / trends in nursing and higher education

5. Effective interpersonal and organizational skills