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Nursing Faculty/Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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East Carolina University
Location
Greenville

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Education, Educational Administration & Leadership, Health & Medical, Nursing
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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Job Details

Job Title:

Nursing Faculty/Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Position Number :

976026

Vacancy Open to :

All Candidates

Department :

AAH CON Administration

Department Homepage :

https://nursing.ecu.edu/

Advertising Department :

NURSING-COLLEGE OF

Division :

Health Sciences

Classification Title :

TBD

Working Title :

Nursing Faculty Position

Number of Vacancies :

01

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) :

1.00

Full Time or Part Time :

Full Time

Recruitment Range:

Commensurate with Qualifications

Position Location (City) :

Greenville

Position Type:

Faculty (Teaching)

Job Category :

Faculty (Teaching)

Organizational Unit Overview:

The mission of the college is to serve as a national model for transforming the health of rural underserved regions through excellence and innovation in nursing education, leadership, research, scholarship and practice.

Job Duties :

The ECU College of Nursing continuously strives to create a learning environment and workplace culture that provides opportunity, support, and consideration for all students, employees, alumni, and other stakeholders. The ECU College of Nursing is seeking applications for a faculty position that will have a portion of their effort dedicated to serving as the Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the College of Nursing. This position will have responsibility for providing leadership and administrative oversight for researching, developing, implementing, and maintaining a range of successful practices for supporting the College of Nursing’s cultural climate that values and prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Planning, teaching, and evaluation of courses in area of expertise is integral to the faculty role. The Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a member of the Dean’s Executive Committee and has oversight for all diversity, equity and inclusion activities which support students, faculty, and staff. This is a line position accountable to the Dean.

Essential Functions:

  • Provide DEI training and faculty development programs for faculty, staff, and students.
  • Collaborate with faculty and administrators to develop strategies that are designed to embed DEI principles and content in courses and curricula.
  • Lead the development, implementation, oversight, and evaluation of a data-driven DEI operational plan aligned with the College’s mission and strategic plan.
  • Serve as a liaison between university-wide leadership of DEI and the College of Nursing. Address policy, cultural, structural, and climate issues and propose strategies that will help the college advance in DEI.
  • Serve in a consulting role to support the academic and social-emotional well-being of underserved and underrepresented students in the classroom and clinical settings.
  • Support the well-being and sense of belonging of underrepresented faculty and staff.
  • Coordinate student engagement activities to promote inclusivity and sense of belonging and well-being.
  • Collaborate with administrators to develop strategies designed to increase recruitment, retention, and success of underrepresented faculty, staff, and students.
  • Collaborate with the Associate Dean for Research and Scholarship and faculty to support research focused on health equity and equity in health education.
  • Serve a role in obtaining external funding to support diversity initiatives.
  • Teaches selected courses in area of expertise.
  • Participates in scholarly activities and professional service as required by members of the University faculty community.

Minimum Education/Experience :

Qualifications include:

  • An earned doctorate in nursing or a related field plus a master’s degree in nursing.
  • Distinguished record of teaching, scholarship, and service appropriate for appointment at a senior faculty rank/title of Associate Professor/Professor if eligible for tenure or Clinical Associate/Associate Professor for fixed-term.
  • Demonstrated success with outcomes in developing and leading DEI initiatives.
  • Demonstrated record of providing effective, innovative academic and administrative leadership in baccalaureate and/or higher degree programs.
  • Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills and the ability to build enthusiasm and commitment with faculty, staff, and students across all cultures and demographics.
  • Hold a current unrestricted license as a registered nurse in North Carolina and if employed after July 1, 1992, shall have had a minimum of 2 calendar years prior, full-time employment or the equivalent in clinical nursing practice as a registered nurse.


License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation :

A valid non-restricted North Carolina registered nurse license is required upon employment.

Special Instructions to Applicant :

East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. In addition to submitting a candidate profile online, please submit online the required applicant documents:

Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Interest
List of Three References (noting contact information)

Additional Instructions to Applicant:

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

Job Open Date :

02/14/2022

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Initial Screening Begins :

03/14/2022

Rank Level:

Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting :

https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48468

AA/EOE :

East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Eligibility for Employment :

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Office of Human Resources Contact Information :

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

Organization

ECU offers a challenging academic environment and an energetic campus life. We are committed to excellence through a talented and diverse faculty and staff. One of the perks of working at ECU is that you can take up to 9 credit hours of classes per year at no cost to you. There is also a textbook loan program in place available to permanent ECU staff and faculty, or their eligible dependent children or spouse. ECU also offers excellent benefits, including health care and retirement plans, and generous leave time.

Scholarship. Discovery. Service. Leadership.

Here, those values are more than just buzzwords. They indicate the wealth of opportunity that ECU students experience while engaging in the rigorous pursuit of knowledge. They define the many ways in which students innovate and forge new paths. They encompass the life lessons our students learn while serving others and improving communities. They emphasize the encouragement our students receive to stand up and lead the way into a brighter tomorrow. http://www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/admissions/whyecu.cfm

To be a national model for student success, public service and regional transformation, East Carolina University:

  • Uses innovative learning strategies and delivery methods to maximize access;
  • Prepares students with the knowledge, skills and values to succeed in a global, multicultural society;
  • Develops tomorrow's leaders to serve and inspire positive change;
  • Discovers new knowledge and innovations to support a thriving future for eastern North Carolina and beyond;
  • Transforms health care, promotes wellness, and reduces health disparities; and
  • Improves quality of life through cultural enrichment, academics, the arts, and athletics.

http://www.ecu.edu/cs-admin/chancellor/mission-and-vision.cfm

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