Director - School of Nursing

Director – School of Nursing

Job Title:

Director – School of Nursing at UNC Charlotte

• Position Number: 004761
• Working Title:
  
  Director – School of Nursing
• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Department Chair/Director
• College:
  College of Health & Human Services (Col)
• Department:
  School of Nursing
• Position Designation:
  Faculty
• Employment Type:
  
  Permanent – Full-time
• Months per year: 12
• Vacancy Open to:
  All Candidates
• Open Until Filled:
  Yes
• Job Open Date: 11/24/2025
• Proposed Hire Date: 07/01/2026
• Status:
  Open (closing date not specified)

The Director will be responsible for the daily operation of the School of Nursing and its programs, promoting excellence through leadership, mentoring, and vision. Responsibilities include professional duties requiring leadership and mentoring of faculty, administrative expertise to include vision, long‑term and short‑term planning, decision‑making, and coordination of instruction.

The administrator must have a strong ability to build a faculty and staff committed to preparing a diverse workforce, extend educational opportunities to students from all backgrounds, and engage communities of interest to strengthen partnerships with healthcare systems and clinical partners. They will recruit, support, and retain faculty; collaborate across disciplines; promote nursing research, education, and service; conduct program evaluation and accreditation;

expand programming; build external partnerships; and lead development initiatives. This is a full‑time administrative position.

UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to an earned doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.

• Eligible for RN licensure in North Carolina.
• Graduate degree in nursing and a PhD in nursing or a closely related field; preference for PhD in Nursing.
• Eligibility for appointment as a tenured professor.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in curricular evaluation and accreditation.
• Significant experience in nursing leadership, education, and practice.
• Outstanding record of scholarship.
• Demonstrated commitment to building a strong community across academic silos.
• Skills in managing financial resources, personnel, contracts, agreements, and cohort expansion.
• Faculty development and retention, curriculum development, course schedule planning, and budget development.
• Ability to articulate a vision and strategic direction for academic programs.

PhD in Nursing or related field and eligibility for RN licensure in North Carolina.

Applications must be submitted online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). by January 5, 2026
. The application package should include:

• Cover letter outlining suitability for the Director position based on past leadership roles, including management, budgetary, and administrative experience.
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Two‑page statement outlining your approach to academic leadership and vision for education, research, and community engagement at UNC Charlotte.
• Name and contact information for at least three references.

For specific questions, contact the Search Committee Chair via email ing is subject to budget availability.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.