DIRECTOR OF UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

Employer: 
EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY – COLLEGE OF NURSING
Job Description
The College of Nursing at East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is seeking a Director of Undergraduate Programs. The primary responsibility of this position is management of the undergraduate programs, including development, implementation, and evaluation to ensure that the highest quality learning outcomes for the students is achieved. We are looking for a dynamic individual with new ideas in curriculum, technology, and infomatics. Position is available January 1, 2013.
ETSU is a doctoral/research university serving approximately 15,500 students. The university is located in the heart of southern Appalachia surrounded by beautiful rivers, lakes, and mountains. The College of Nursing, part of an Academic Health Science Center, has over 50 faculty, and enrolls approximately 1079 nursing students in its BSN, MSN, DNP and PhD programs. Features of the College of Nursing include:

 

  • Fully accredited BSN and MSN programs;
  • Traditional LPN-BSN, RN-BSN, Dual Degree and Accelerated Second-Degree BSN tracks;
  • FNP, nursing education, nursing informatics, nursing administration, and CNL MSN specialties;
  • Participation in the state-wide MSN-Regents Online Degree Program;
  • A PhD program with emphasis on rural health research;
  • A DNP program with post-baccalaureate and post masters options. Specialties include ANP/GNP, FNP, PMHNP, and Executive Leadership;
  • Collaborative relationships with regional clinical agencies; including fiscal support;
  • Interdisciplinary programs and research with other health sciences and liberal arts colleges and community partners;
  • A Center for Nursing Research;
  • A history of over $3 million, annually, in grants and contracts for education, research, practice, and service initiatives;
  • Comprehensive Office of Student Services, Testing Center, and NURSE Center; and
  • A network of ten nurse-managed primary care clinics caring for rural and underserved populations, including a Federally Qualified Health Center.
 
Candidates for the position of Director of Undergraduate Programs will demonstrate achievement in teaching, research, and service commensurate with eligibility for tenure or tenure-track appointment. The successful candidate will have communication and interpersonal skills consistent with the leadership role; the ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English; a commitment to faculty development and mentorship for teaching, research, scholarship, and practice; and demonstrated leadership ability. A minimum of five years in nursing education with experience at the baccalaureate level, and a doctorate in nursing or related field with a graduate degree in nursing are required. Eligibility for RN licensure in Tennessee is required. Educational administrative experience is preferred. Minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Review of applications begin immediately and continues until the position is filled.
A complete application package will include: ETSU Employment Application, Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and listing of four professional references with their e-mail addresses and phone numbers. All applications must be submitted through https://jobs.etsu.edu (faculty positions).   Requests for further information may be directed to:           
Dr. Sheila Smith, Associate Dean for Academic Programs
College of Nursing, East Tennessee State University
Box 70617, Johnson City, TN 37614-0617
Phone: 423-439-4399  Email: smithsk2@mail.etsu.edu
 ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
 
Job Information
Nursing Specializations: 
Nurse Educator/Faculty
Type of Employment: 
Full-time
Job Location
Johnson City, TN
United States

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