Job Description
Date Posted: 30-JAN-2019
Job Title: PROFESSOR AND ASSOCIATE DEAN
PIN Number: #23665
Job Type: Full-Time
Category: FACULTY
Description: The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) College of Nursing (CON) invites inquiries, nominations of, or applications from candidates for the position of Executive Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor.
FUNCTION:
The Executive Associate Dean for Academic Affairs is responsible for promoting excellence across all academic programs in the College of Nursing. Provides day-to-day oversight of the effective operation of established academic programs and development of new academic programs in the College. Works collaboratively with Assistant Dean of Quality and Strategic Affairs. Ensures all academic programs operate according to set standards and that the College recruits high quality applicants to all programs who matriculate and graduate. Advises the Dean on matters related to program curricula, admission standards, and proposals for new academic programs. Recommends allocation of College resources as related to academic affairs. Coordinates activities of academic programs with campus/university academic support systems to ensure a well-integrated plan of operation consistent with the College mission and vision. Represents the College on matters related to academic affairs including evaluation and institutional effectiveness within the university and to the external communities. Reports directly to the Dean.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited institution and educational/administrative experience in a nationally accredited university with graduate programs is required. The candidate must qualify for rank of Associate Professor or Professor; be eligible for licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Tennessee; and undergo background checks required by the State of Tennessee.
Qualified applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to equity and diversity
APPLICATIONS AND NOMINATIONS:
For confidential consideration, please send all nominations and expressions of interest electronically to:
Diane Smith, RN, BSN
WK Advisors
UTHSCExecAssocDean@wkadvisors.com
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admissions without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
Eligibility and other terms and conditions of employment benefits at The University of Tennessee are governed by laws and regulations of the State of Tennessee, and this non-discrimination statement is intended to be consistent with those laws and regulations.
In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, The University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the University.
Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 920 Madison Avenue, Suite 825, Memphis, Tennessee 38163, telephone 901-448-7382 (V/TTY available). Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Equity and Diversity.