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

· Represent the Program's needs and interests to other programs, colleges, and schools within UT Permian Basin.

· Serve as spokesperson for the Nursing Program, with experience liaising with a state board of nursing.

· Provide leadership in developing the self-study report and accreditation process for nursing (CCNE) and within the UT Permian Basin SACSCOC institutional effectiveness plan.

· Collaborate with Institutional Advancement /Development Office in developing community support for the Nursing Program.

· Promote appropriate nursing honor societies such as Sigma Theta Tau and state student nursing organizations; recruit faculty to serve in leadership roles to mentor students in these organizations.

· Develop and maintain an environment conducive to the teaching/learning process.

· Liaison with and maintenance of the relationship with both Texas Board of Nursing and Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and others.


Areas of Responsibility


A. Students

· Responsible for writing, dissemination, and implementation of policies affecting students.

· Responsible for providing and/or facilitating guidance, advising, counseling, goal development, and advocacy for students so they may succeed in the Program.

· Responsible for planning, revision, and oversight of students' admission, progression, retention, dismissal, and graduation.

· Responsible for maintaining nursing student passing rate on the NCLEX board exam.


B. Faculty

· Responsible for recruiting, developing, and maintaining qualified faculty who support the school's mission and goals.

· Responsible for faculty evaluations, recruitment, performance review, promotion, and retention.


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

· Responsible for the establishment and maintenance of the administrative organization of the Nursing Program.

· Responsible for the implementation of University governance policies.

· Provide reports to accrediting agencies and the Texas Board of Nursing.


E. Resources

· Responsible for oversight of hiring, training, and management of efficient and qualified staff to perform duties necessary to support the mission and goals of the Nursing Program.

· Responsible for fiscal oversight and management of resources of the Nursing Program, including state, grant, discretionary, and endowment funds.

· Responsible for appointment and leadership of a Nursing Program Advisory Board comprised of representatives from local and regional healthcare agencies and community leaders to provide input on curricular matters, new developments in their fields, and educational affiliation for students who assist the Nursing Program with resources and positive public relations.

· Responsible for the oversight of the use of physical facilities to best meet the Nursing Program’s needs.

· Responsible for maintaining strong liaisons and creative service partnerships with the health service agencies, the surrounding communities, and the Nursing Program.


F. Evaluation

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


Operations

· Oversee the selection of appropriate clinical sites.

· Supervise the Nursing program's staff; delegate supervisory responsibilities when and where the Director deems appropriate; and oversee the assignment and exercise of supervisory responsibilities by other staff as necessary.

· Direct and oversee students' admission, progression, probation, and dismissal.

· Provide evidence of faculty expertise and knowledge to teach curriculum content.

· Maintain evidence of faculty qualifications, including ongoing validation of current licensure or privilege to practice nursing in Texas and changes in educational credentials.

· Verify the student's completion of program requirements on the Affidavit of Graduation.

· Develop and oversee the Nursing program's budget, prepare budget requests, allocate funds, and supervise the Nursing Program's expenditures under the direction of the University's administration.

· Supervise the Nursing Program's implementation of University policies and programs.

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.


*Based on the desire and qualifications of the applicant, the position may be hired as executive staff or as tenure track faculty at the Associate or Professor rank

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