Associate Chair of Advanced Practice Nursing & Clinical Assistant Professor
The University of Texas at Arlington

Posting Number:

F00562P

Position Title:

Associate Chair of Advanced Practice Nursing & Clinical Assistant Professor

Department:

Nursing- Graduate

Location:

Arlington

Job Family:

Faculty

Position Status:

Full-time

Rank:

Non-Tenured

Work Hours:

Standard

Open to:

External and Internal

FLSA:

Exempt

Duration:

Funding expected to continue

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Job Summary:

The Department of Graduate Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Innovation at the University of Texas at Arlington, invites applications for the Associate Chair of Advanced Practice Nursing and clinical assistant professor (academic professional track). Rank is negotiable based on experience.
This position is part of a dynamic leadership team in the Graduate Nursing Department which is focused on providing high quality nursing programs. Candidates should show evidence of progressive leadership experience and are expected to contribute to the academic and scholarly goals of the university and college. They will oversee the seven nurse practitioner specialty tracks offered at the university and provide strategic leadership to the programs.

In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Benefits at UTA:

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.

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CBC Requirement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to all nurse practitioner tracks.
• Serve as a member of the administrative team to facilitate the provision of quality graduate nursing education.
• Assists with the collection and analysis of program evaluation data.
• Complete campus faculty workload assignments each semester.
• Collaborate with the Dean, and Department Chair in budgeting for the needs of the department.
• Oversee NP core courses including review of course evaluations, curricular development, and ongoing improvement
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement solutions.
• Monitor staffing and workload needs and recruit, evaluate, and retain qualified faculty
• Coordinate onboarding and orientation of new faculty for NP programs
• Oversee annual reviews for NP program directors
• Facilitate the revision of curricula regularly based on student evaluations, faculty input, the changing health care systems, and requirements of relevant accrediting and regulatory bodies.
• Teach graduate courses in the appropriate APRN specialty area

Required Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in nursing (DNP or PhD) or related field (e.g., EdD)
• Unencumbered RN license in the State of Texas or ability to obtain a Texas RN license
• APRN license in the State of Texas or the ability to obtain a Texas APRN license
• A minimum of two years of experience as an APRN
• A minimum of two years of teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of academic leadership experience
• Experience with APRN education (online and in seat)
• Experience with interpreting and applying BON Rules and Regulations

Department Information:

The Department of Graduate Nursing is one of three academic departments within the CONHI. The department offers an MSN in Nursing Education, an MSN in Nursing Administration, seven nurse practitioner tracks, a Doctor in Nursing practice and a PhD in Nursing. Programs are offered online and in a hybrid format. The Associate Chair of Advanced Practice Nursing will report to the Department Chair.

University Information:

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 "Very High Research Activity" institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times' annual "Best for Vets: Colleges" list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA's $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.

ADA Accommodations:

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.

Number of Vacancies:

1

Desired Start Date:

09/01/2024

Open Date:

08/20/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To apply applicants should go tohttps://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/29360 and submit the following materials:
Required Documents:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Statement of teaching
• Statement of leadership/administration (Other document)
• Contact information for 3 references
• Copy of unofficial transcripts

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Questions may be addressed to Dr. Tamara Eades at eades@uta.edu.
For more information about UTA, please visit: http://www.uta.edu/uta.

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