Assoc Professor and Chair - College of Nursing Department of Acute and Tertiary Care bei UT Health Science Center BU

• 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.

For benefits information, please visit

https://www.uthsc.edu/hr/benefits/documents/benefits-preview-packet.pdf

THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER 

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is the flagship statewide, public, academic health institution in Tennessee. Founded in 1911, the mission of the University of Tennessee Health Science is to improve the health and well-being of Tennesseans and the global community by fostering integrated, collaborative, and inclusive education, research, scientific discovery, clinical care, and public service. Employing more than 4,600 people on its faculty, staff, and not-for-profit corporation faculty practice groups, and with more than 3,200 students across the state, UTHSC contributes $4 billion to the economy of Tennessee.

Part of the University of Tennessee System, the Health Science Center is headquartered in Memphis and includes all six of UT’s doctoral-degree-granting health science colleges -- Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Graduate Health Sciences, and Health Professions. UTHSC spans the state with its four major, regional clinical health science locations in Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Nashville, as well as more than 100 clinical education sites across Tennessee. UTHSC is the largest educator of health care professionals in the state and operates the state’s largest residency and fellowship advanced training programs. 

Located in West Tennessee on the banks of the Mississippi River, Memphis is the second-largest city in the state and among the largest cities in the Southeast. The Greater Memphis metropolitan area has more than 1.3 million residents, and the city ranks among those with the lowest cost of living in the country. It is home to a vibrant restaurant scene, a revitalized Downtown, the Midtown Arts District, many scenic neighborhoods, an active medical district, and a burgeoning airport in the midst of a $214 million modernization. 

Memphis boasts attractions, including Elvis Presley’s Graceland, the Memphis Grizzlies, historic Beale Street, the National Civil Rights Museum, the second-largest urban county park in the United States, and the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest.