Nursing Department Chairperson

Chair

No

Regular

No

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

• Provide administrative leadership and oversight for the evaluation of the BSN and RN-to-BSN programs at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
• Collaborate with the nursing faculty in on-going evaluation of the BSN and RN-to-BSN programs;
• Collaborate with the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences on behalf of the Department of Nursing.
• Collaborate with the Coordinator of the Simulation Laboratory to develop, implement, and evaluate evidence- based simulation education activities across all programs;
• Collaborate with the Dean in planning faculty workloads and assignments as related to program needs.
• Collect data pertaining to budget and reporting processes in the Department of Nursing and in preparing various reports (CCNE, AACN, Arkansas Department of Higher Education, Arkansas State Board of Nursing, Higher Learning Commission,etc...)
• Attend the Department Chairs meeting in the School of Arts and Sciences;
• Participate in recruitment, selection, orientation, and retention of faculty for the Department of Nursing;
• Administer departmental budget with input from faculty and staff per university policy;
• Conduct annual and exit interviews with faculty and staff;
• Collaborate with faculty on the revisions and updates to the Department of Nursing Student Handbook and the University catalog;
• Coordinate revisions of the Department of Nursing Faculty Handbook;
• Oversee the process faculty and course evaluations, and
• Assume additional responsibilities as assigned:
o Implement the faculty role responsibilities of teaching, service, and research.
o Represent the Department of Nursing within the University, community and in the field of nursing locally, regionally, nationally, and/or internationally.
o Prepare annual and other reports related to the nursing program

•    An earned doctorate in nursing or a related discipline (PhD, DNSc, DSN, DNP, or EdD)
•    An active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license to practice in Arkansas or eligible for licensure in Arkansas
•    Prior experience in leading a nursing program
•    Demonstrated scholarship in a clinical or administrative specialization
•    Substantial experience in undergraduate education and curriculum development
 

No Background Check Required

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment.  The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check.  Required checks are identified in the position listing.  A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position.  Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law. 

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff commits itself to policies of affirmative action and diversity with respect to both employment opportunities and program participation.  The Division complies with these policies not merely because of legal requirements, but because we believe that such practices are basic to human dignity.  As such, the Division welcomes all applicants to apply without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.  Candidates must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.  All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Commensurate with education and experience

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Danielle Louther
Onboarding & Recruitment Manager
loutherd@uapb.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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