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Full Professor/Director of the School of Nursing

Employer
Sam Houston State University
Location
College of Health Sciences

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Faculty Jobs
Health & Medical, Nursing
Position Type
Tenured & Tenure-Track
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Position Title:

Full Professor/Director of the School of Nursing

Requisition:

202000039F

Rank:

Full Professor

FLSA status:

Exempt

Hiring Salary:

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Position Type:

Full-Time Tenure Track

College:

College of Health Sciences

Department:

Nursing

Quicklink:

http://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/24113

Contact Name:

Dr. Keri Rogers

Title:

Interim Associate Dean – Satellite Programs, COHS
SHSU School of Nursing
3380 College Park Dr., Suite 400
The Woodlands, TX 77384

Contact Phone:

936-202-5132

Contact Email:

krogers@shsu.edu

Duties Performed in the Usual Course of the Job:

• Oversee daily operations of the unit, including the budget
• Work with Dean of COHS and University administration to secure resources
• Serve as School of Nursing (SON) representative on University committees/councils
• Supervise SON faculty and staff members
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and other stakeholders to accomplish the mission, goals and expected outcomes of the SON
• Build and maintain relationships with clinical agencies and area schools of nursing
• Maintain an environment conducive to the teaching/learning process
• Facilitation of faculty recruitment, development, evaluation, and retention
• Build and support relationships with the community

Educational Requirements for the Position:

Earned doctorate in Nursing, or a related discipline from an accredited institution. If doctorate is other than Nursing, a MSN is required.

Experience Required for the Position:

• Must hold an active, or be eligible for, an unencumbered Texas RN license
• Teaching and research background meriting appointment at the level of Full Professor
• Minimum of two years administration experience in a school of nursing
• Minimum of three years of teaching experience in a University
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in and knowledge of accreditation standards/processes for nursing programs
• Demonstrated success as a leader; ability to recruit and develop talent; create and meet budgets; work collaboratively

Other Requirements for the Position:

• Graduate level teaching experience preferred
• PhD in Nursing preferred
• Background with schools of medicine, public health or health professions preferred
• Experience in the development and implementation of new programs in nursing preferred
• Active involvement in relevant professional associations; regional/national/international reputation as a leader within the field preferred
• Experience in writing and managing grants preferred

Special Instructions Summary:

Sam Houston State University School of Nursing is committed to increasing diversity in its faculty and student populations while promoting an inclusive environment. The School of Nursing offers a baccalaureate degree in nursing and is seeking Texas Board of Nursing approval for a Master of Science. The University is a member of the Texas State System. The School of Nursing is located at The Woodlands Center campus approximately 40 miles south of the main campus in Huntsville, TX. The successful candidate will be expected maintain a campus presence as part of the School of Nursing faculty.

Review of applications will begin immediately. However, to receive full consideration, applications should be received by July 31, 2020. Due to Covid-19-related delays, we will extend this deadline if needed for highly-interested applicants (please contact Search Chair to request).

Open Until Filled:

Yes

EEO Statement:

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Plan Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.

Organization

About Sam Houston State University

For more than 140 years, Sam Houston State University has been preparing students for meaningful lives of achievement. Its motto, "The measure of a Life is its Service," resonates among its 22,000 students, eight colleges and well beyond its historical roots through research, creative endeavors, service learning, volunteering and more.

SHSU is an inclusive institution whose mission is to provide high quality education, scholarship, and service to students. With over 90 bachelor degrees, 50 master’s, and 11 doctoral programs—including the nation’s first Ph.D. in forensic science, SHSU provides an exceptional college experience for every student: traditional or non-traditional; first generation; international; or online.

Service to self and others is paramount at SHSU and reflected in all university organizations and programs. In fact, the university was named to USA Today’s Top 50 in the U.S. for “commitment to civic engagement and global awareness,” in addition to being classified a "Community Engaged Campus" by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. This honor, bestowed to only 311 public institutions nationwide, acknowledges the university's significant commitment to service.

Sam Houston State University has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging, although just an hour drive north of Houston. 

SHSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an "at will" employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215. SHSU is committed to promoting a campus culture that embraces diversity and inclusion. The University acknowledges and values our responsibility to cultivate an equitable and inclusive environment where students, faculty, staff, and community recognize the benefits of collaboration and mutual respect through diverse identities and experiences.

Member The Texas State University System  

Company info
Website
Telephone
936-294-1070
Location
1905 University Avenue
Huntsville
TX
77340
US

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