Associate Professor and Chair - College of Nursing Department of Health Promotion and Disease P

Overview

The College of Nursing Department of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, Tennessee, is seeking a full-time non-tenure track Associate Professor and Chair. This position directs and manages the operations of the department including supervision of staff involved in these functions.

• Provide leadership and mentorship in the recruitment, selection, onboarding, professional/career development, and retention of faculty.
• Conduct annual performance and planning reviews of all faculty (non-tenure track, tenure track, tenured, volunteers, affiliates) to assist faculty members in developing to their full potential as educators, researchers/scholars, clinicians, and leaders, ensure setting and meeting career goals that are consistent with the goals of the college.
• Promote a positive climate in the college that will support the achievement of college goals and excellence in teaching, research/creative and other scholarly activities, service, and, if applicable, clinical care.
• Along with the college executive team, provide leadership in the design, implementation, and evaluation of the strategic plans of UT Health Science Center and the College of Nursing (CON).
• Facilitate college collaborations with other professionals, colleges, institutions, and community organizations.
• Equitably assign faculty workloads, including teaching assignments, and work sites to ensure that an appropriate balance of time and effort is committed to teaching, research/scholarship, service, and, if applicable, clinical care.
• Assume responsibility for all finances of the faculty area and ensure that all UT Health Science Center and CON policies and guidelines for financial management are met.
• Manage and evaluate staff assigned within the department who are a direct report directly to the chair; assist with space allocation.
• Manage faculty requests for professional and annual leaves, budget, equipment, and space.
• Assist with the development and revision of CON policies and procedures.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Dean.

EDUCATION: Doctoral Degree from an accredited program.

EXPERIENCE: Educational/administrative experience at a nationally accredited university with graduate programs is required. Documented accomplishments and national recognition in teaching, research, and/or clinical care. Recognition for faculty mentoring and development. Proven record in administration and management. National involvement in nursing organizations. Demonstrated ability to foster effective relationships between nursing faculty and others.

LICENSES: Must be eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee.

Excellent written and oral communication skills, analytical skills, and organizational skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrated commitment to teamwork. Proficient computer/technology skills.

If you need additional information about this position, please contact:

Alisa Haushalter, DNP, RN, PHNA-BC

Associate Professor and Chair

Department of Community and Population Health

UTHSC College of Nursing

874 Union Avenue, Suite 407A

Memphis, TN 38163

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Email: ahaushal

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UT Health Science Center has educated more than 53,000 health care professionals on three campuses across the state – Memphis, Knoxville and Chattanooga. The UTHSC campuses include colleges of Health Professions, Dentistry, Graduate Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy. Patient care, professional education, and research are carried out at hospitals and other clinical sites across Tennessee.

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