An Invitation to Apply: East Tennessee State University College of Nursing Director of Graduate Programs

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1 An Invitation to Apply: East Tennessee State University College of Nursing Director of Graduate Programs THE SEARCH The East Tennessee State University (ETSU) College of Nursing invites applications, nominations and inquiries for the position of Director of Graduate Programs. The Director is responsible for providing leadership and maintaining administrative operations of the Graduate Program in addition to performing the traditional academic duties of teaching, research, and service. The Director reports to the Associate Dean for Academic Programs of the College. The workload balance between administration and traditional academic duties is determined by the Associate Dean for Academic Programs of the College in conjunction with the Director. The College is seeking a dynamic individual who will continue to build on its growing masters and doctoral programs, taking these programs to the next level while building a cohesive team of faculty. The Director of Graduate Programs will have the opportunity to partner with the 13 nurse-led clinics run by the College. An appreciation of research and practice foci of the College and the interdependent and valuable contributions of each is essential to success in the Director position. ETSU is a doctoral/research university serving approximately 15,200 students. The University is located in the heart of southern Appalachia surrounded by beautiful rivers, lakes, and mountains. The College of Nursing, part of an Academic Health Sciences Center, has over 50 faculty members and enrolls over 1,200 nursing students 1 in its BSN, MSN, DNP and PhD programs. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION The responsibilities of the Director of Graduate Programs position include: Primary Functions Maintaining a collegial, scholarly environment that supports and encourages faculty excellence in the traditional academic areas of teaching, research and service. Participating in the recruitment, orientation and continued development of faculty and staff. Promoting the well being of students, faculty and staff. 1 Enrollment in Fall

2 Identifying and determining faculty roles, priority and assignments. Providing feedback and performance evaluation to faculty. Ensuring compliance with academic, human resources and legal policies. Creating a shared vision, setting goals and developing program plans in collaboration with administration, faculty and staff. Advocating for adequate space, equipment, and facilities that meet faculty, staff and student needs. Fostering relationships with internal and external constituencies to meet program needs. Creating a positive and productive work environment. Collaborating in the preparation and monitoring of program budgets. Disseminating and sharing program information. Maintaining up-to-date academic programs, academic standards, and program-related goals and outcomes. Ensuring curriculum meets professional and academic accreditation standards. Assessing faculty development needs collaboratively in the areas of teaching, research and service. Assigning faculty to assist in management and/or evaluation of programs. Identifying curricular issues and oversees ongoing curricular review by the faculty to ensure accuracy, currency and relevance. Coordinating academic offerings with other administrative personnel to meet student, faculty and program needs. Ensuring teaching methods and formats of delivery are evidence-based and pedagogically sound. Ensuring catalog information, websites, and other curricular material are current and accurate. Engaging in the intellectual development of students. Teaching classes, advises and mentors students, and participates on dissertation, thesis, and capstone committees. Participates in recruiting high-quality students. Engages in an ongoing program of research and scholarship. Provides service to the college, university, profession, and community. Participating on program, college, university, professional and community committees. Participating in ongoing personal professional development activities. Secondary Functions Performing other duties as assigned. Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of general academic policies and standards. Knowledge of accreditation standards. Ability to engage in constructive problem solving and to make sound decisions. Ability to work collaboratively and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, faculty, staff, administration and diverse campus and community and professional constituencies. 2

3 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND LEADERSHIP CHARACTERISTICS The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following qualifications and leadership characteristics: A doctorate in Nursing or related field and a graduate degree in nursing. Unencumbered license, or eligible for licensure, as a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee or a compact state. A minimum of five year s teaching experience in a graduate nursing program required. Prior higher educational academic administrative experience preferred. Achievement in teaching, research, and service commensurate with eligibility for tenure or tenure-track appointment. Demonstrated leadership ability and commitment to the profession. Ability to work collaboratively within the College and University. Ability to communicate effectively with all constituents. Commitment to faculty development and mentorship for teaching, research, and service. TO APPLY: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Minority applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. A complete application package will include: ETSU Employment Application, Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and listing of four professional references with their addresses and phone numbers. Note that references will not be contacted without explicit candidate permission. All applications must be submitted through (faculty positions). Requests for further information may be directed to: Dr. Ken Tillman, Associate Dean for Academic Programs College of Nursing, East Tennessee State University Box 70617, Johnson City, TN Phone: TILLMANK@mail.etsu.edu ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY (ETSU) 2 Originally founded as East Tennessee State Normal School in 1911, today East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is a doctoral/research university serving 15,200 undergraduate, graduate and professional students. ETSU pursues its mission through a student-centered community of learning reflecting high standards and promoting a balance of liberal arts and professional preparation, continuous improvement, and based on core values where: PEOPLE come first, are treated with dignity and respect, and are encouraged to achieve their full potential; RELATIONSHIPS are built on honesty, integrity, and trust; DIVERSITY of people and thought is respected; EXCELLENCE is achieved through teamwork, leadership, creativity, and a strong work ethic; EFFICIENCY is achieved through wise use of human and financial resources; and COMMITMENT to intellectual achievement is embraced. 2 More information about the University is available at 3

4 East Tennessee State University prepares students to become productive, enlightened citizens who actively serve their communities and the world. Education is the University s highest priority, and the institution is committed to increasing the level of educational attainment in the state and region. The University conducts a wide array of educational and research programs and clinical services and is the only Academic Health Sciences Center in the Tennessee Board of Regents System. Through research, creative activity and public service ETSU advances the cultural, intellectual and economic development of the region and the world. ETSU awards degrees in over one hundred baccalaureate, masters and doctoral programs, including distinctive interdisciplinary programs. The academic programs of ETSU are offered by its eleven colleges and schools, namely the Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, the Claudius G. Clemmer College of Education, the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business and Technology, the College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences, the College of Nursing, the College of Public Health, the Honors College, the James H. Quillan College of Medicine, the School of Continuing Studies and the School of Graduate Studies. University facilities include: the Center for Academic Achievement, the ETSU and General Shale Brick Natural History Museum and Visitor Center, the Governors and Centennial Residence Halls, the Scott M. Niswonger Digital Media Center, Charles C. Sherrod Library, Warren-Greene Golf Center and the Wayne G. Basler Center for Physical Activity. Situated in northeast Tennessee, ETSU s main campus is located in Johnson City (population 63,000), with a branch campus in Kingsport, a location in Elizabethton and two primary sites for the college of Medicine and College of Pharmacy at Mountain Home Veteran s campus. The university offers courses and cohort programs at many locations through its service region and online courses across the nation and around the world. Johnson City, Kingsport and Bristol (TN/VA) are part of the Tri-Cities Tennessee/Virginia region, with a population exceeding 490,000. Johnson City is located near the state lines of Virginia, Kentucky, West Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Interstate highways I-26 and I-81 provide immediate access to the area, as does the Tri-Cities Regional Airport. Recreational opportunities abound in the region s mountains and lakes, including climbing and hiking, skiing, white water-rafting, boating, fishing and golfing. COLLEGE OF NURSING 3 The College of Nursing at East Tennessee State, part of an Academic Health Science Center, has over 50 faculty and enrolls 1,079 students in the College s BSN, MSN, DNP and PhD programs. Features of the College of Nursing include: Fully accredited BSN and MSN programs. Traditional LPN-BSN, RN-BSN, Dual Degree and Accelerated Second-Degree BSN tracks. FNP, nursing education, nursing informatics, nursing administration, and Clinical Nurse Leader MSN specialties. Participation in the statewide MSN-Regents Online Degree Program. PhD program with emphasis on rural health research. DNP program with post-baccalaureate and post masters options. Specialties include ANP/GNP, FNP, PMHNP, and Executive Leadership. 3 More information about the College is available at 4

5 Collaborative relationships with regional clinical agencies; including fiscal support. Interdisciplinary programs and research with other health sciences and liberal arts colleges and community partners. Center for Nursing Research. History of over $3 million, annually, in grants and contracts for education, research, practice, and service initiatives. Comprehensive Office of Student Services, Testing Center, and NURSE Center. Network of 13 nurse-led primary care clinics caring for rural and underserved populations, including a Federally Qualified Health Center. Undergraduate Programs Traditional BSN Program: The traditional BSN program consists of five semesters of major courses after completion of the University s core requirements. The BSN degree is awarded after successful completion of all nursing course work qualifying the student to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). LPN-BSN Program: The LPN-BSN program consists of five semesters of major courses after completion of the University s core requirements. The BSN degree is awarded after successful completion of all nursing course work qualifying the student to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). RN-BSN Program: The RN-BSN program provides a pathway to obtaining a BSN degree for RNs with associate degrees or hospital certificates. The program is delivered online on either a full-time (3 semesters) or part-time (5 semesters) of nursing courses. Dual Degree RN-BSN Program: The Dual Degree RN-BSN program operates under an articulation agreement with several community colleges and leads to both an associate degree in nursing and a BSN degree. Several courses are taken the first summer at a cohort community college location. Accelerated 2nd Degree BSN Program: The Accelerated 2nd Degree BSN program is available to students holding a bachelor s degree from accredited schools in fields other than nursing. The program consists of five semesters of major courses after fulfillment of nursing prerequisites. The BSN degree is awarded after successful completion of all nursing course work qualifying the student to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX- RN). Masters Programs MSN Regents Online Degree Program: The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) through the Regents Online Degree Program (RODP) is a collaborative effort among Colleges of Nursing and the Tennessee Board of Regents system to educate nurses and fill nursing shortages in the health care industry. Specialty areas are: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Nursing Administration (online hybrid), and Nursing Education. Doctoral Programs Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program: The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program will prepare leaders in nursing and healthcare who can affect change, apply informatics and data management skills, translate research into evidence-based practice, influence health and 5

6 social policy for diverse populations, and shape positive health system outcomes. An online/blended format is utilized and both part-time and full-time options are offered. Concentration areas are: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP), Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), and Executive Leadership. PhD Program: The mission of the PhD in Nursing program is to prepare nurse scientists who will conduct research in nursing and engage in scholarship that will improve health care and health care delivery systems. The mission is achieved through an outstanding and relevant curriculum, delivered by talented faculty who mentor and support the PhD students through their learning experiences. The College is nationally known for its nurse-led centers that provide primary care in rural and underserved settings, and for inter-professional learning experiences. Faculty members of the College conduct research that aims to reduce health disparities, improve health services and systems, and promote high quality nursing education. The program is delivered in an online and blended format. Certificate Programs The College of Nursing has two types of Certificate programs: (1) post-graduate certificate designed for master's prepared RNs wanting to complete coursework to qualify for a national certification exam for nurse practitioners and (2) non-degree certificate program offered in conjunction with the College of Public Health on Health Care Management. Faculty Practice Sites Faculty of the College of Nursing practice at 13 nurse-led sites in Johnson City and other locations in Northeast Tennessee. Faculty Profile The following table summarizes the College of Nursing current faculty by rank and track: Full-Time Faculty 48 Professor 5 Associate Professor 8 Assistant Professor 22 Instructor 13 Tenured 12 Tenure Track 16 Clinical Track (Non-Tenure Track) 15 Temporary 5 Part-Time Faculty (Adjunct) 38 Student Profile In Fall 2015 the College of Nursing enrolled 1,256 students in its baccalaureate, masters and doctoral degree and graduate certificate programs: Program Area Fall 2015 Enrollment BSN 741 MSN/MS 328 Post Master s Certificates 83 PhD 29 DNP 75 6

7 Total 1,256 Accreditation The academic programs of the College of Nursing are accredited as follows: Program Accreditation Organization Next Visit Commission on Collegiate October 2017 BSN and MSN Nursing Education (CCNE) Commission on Collegiate DNP October 2017 MSN (Regents Online Degree Program) Nursing Education (CCNE) Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)