Posting Details

Academic Home Department:WellStar School of NursingPosting Job Title:Associate Director of Undergraduate ProgramsRecruitment Type:Tenure-Track FacultyFull Time Faculty Rank:Associate Professor or Professor - TBDArea of Specialty-Discipline:NursingAdministrative/Distinguished Title - Working Title if applicable:Position Status:Regular FacultyTenure Track Status:Tenure TrackTerms of Employment:12-MonthContract Type:Full-timeDate Position Available:07/01/2020Position Qualifications - Responsibilities:

The WellStar School of Nursing seeks applicants for the position of Associate Director of Undergraduate Programs and Associate Professor or Professor of Nursing. The position is a 12-month, tenure-track position that begins July 1, 2020. The Associate Director reports to the Director of the WellStar School of Nursing which offers traditional and accelerated BSN programs.
Responsibilities include day-to-day management of the generic and accelerated BSN programs. The Associate Director oversees accreditation processes, generates reports, maintains program compliance with the Georgia Board of Nursing and accrediting agencies, monitors academic standards and provides academic leadership and oversight for the undergraduate nursing programs. Primary teaching responsibilities will be in the undergraduate program. Scholarship is expected by engagement in an ongoing program of research. Successful candidates will possess 1) eligibility for a Georgia nursing license, 2) previous teaching and administrative experience in undergraduate nursing education, 3) a commitment to maintaining an ongoing program of research, 4) demonstrated high-level of interpersonal skills for communication, consultation and collaboration, 5) a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and 6) demonstrated forward-minded leadership and ability to inspire and mentor faculty.

Required Education - Experience - Skills (Minimum Qualifications):

Research-focused doctoral degree in nursing or a related field, or the foreign equivalent, is required, plus a master’s degree in nursing. Successful candidates must qualify for rank at the Associate Professor or Professor level. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of clinical practice, 5 years of teaching in an academic setting, administrative experience, a strong record of scholarship, evidence of external funding, as well as experience with accreditation reports, and working with culturally and ethnically diverse groups. The ideal candidate will show evidence of leadership skills and qualities needed to successfully lead the undergraduate faculty through a major enrollment increase.

Application Deadline Date:05/31/2020Questions About Position Opening:

Diana Baughman, MSN, RN
Faculty Liaison to Clinical Sites & Part-time Faculty Coordinator & Clinical Assistant Professor
WellStar School of Nursing
Kennesaw State University
520 Parliament Garden Way, MD 4102
Kennesaw, GA 30144
470-578-6937
dmb3005@kennesaw.edu

Additional Information for Applicants

Priority consideration will be given to applications received by May 31, 2020; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Application InstructionsKSU Faculty Posting Number:000866USG Applicant Clearing House Position ID:45692Departmental/College Overview:

The WellStar School of Nursing (WSON) offers BSN and MSN degrees and is one of the largest programs in Georgia. The School graduates more new Baccalaureate nurses than other programs in Georgia. The school currently employs 46 full-time faculty and numerous part-time faculty. A five-year plan to increase undergraduate enrollment will begin Fall 2020, which calls for additional faculty. The WSON is housed within the WellStar College of Health and Human Services, which includes departments of Social Work and Human Services, Health Promotion and Physical Education, and Exercise Science and Sports Management.

Kennesaw State University Campus and Location:

For more than 50 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. Offering campuses in Marietta and Kennesaw, the university is located just north of Atlanta and combines a suburban setting with access to one of the country’s most dynamic cities. As Georgia’s third-largest university, Kennesaw State offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degrees, including a growing number of doctoral programs. Designated by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia as a comprehensive university, Kennesaw State is committed to becoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional and national level.

EEO Statement:

Kennesaw State University, a member of the University System of Georgia, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and/or veteran status. Georgia is an Open Records state.

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Letter of Application
2. Current Curriculum Vitae
3. Unofficial Academic Transcripts (official transcripts due upon hire)
4. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
5. Statement of Research/Scholarship Interests
6. Summary of Teaching Evaluations
7. Sample Syllabi
8. Sample Publications - Scholarship 1
9. List of Names and Contact Information of Three References

Optional Documents