Department Chair, Baccalaureate Education

The mission of the college is to serve as a national model for transforming the health of rural underserved regions through excellence and innovation in nursing education, leadership, research, scholarship, and practice.

Collaborates with faculty members to determine department priorities.

Provides leadership for implementation of the College of Nursing strategic plan and mission at the department level.

Collaborates with the Dean, Associate Deans, Directors, and faculty regarding program planning, monitoring curriculum, and evaluation of student outcomes in departmental courses.

Provides leadership and serves as a resource for the department faculty.

Encourages the career development of faculty.

Facilitates faculty research and scholarly activities in the department.

Coordinates an orientation of new faculty.

Conducts annual faculty and staff evaluations.

Recommends faculty salary increments based on merit, inequity, promotion, and tenure.

Fosters collegial faculty relations and mediates conflicts among faculty, staff, and students.

Collaborates with Student Services, Associate Deans, Department Chairs, and Directors as appropriate in preparation of class schedules and clinical site placements.

Makes faculty teaching assignments.

Advises the appropriate Associate Dean about departmental needs and priorities.

Reviews expenditure of travel and educational funds allocated to the department.

Manages the departmental office effectively.

Teaches selected courses in area of expertise.

Participates in scholarly activities and professional services as required by members of the University faculty community.
Serves as liaison with the community through participating in relevant community groups and responds to community needs relevant to nursing education.

Completes other assignments at the request of the Dean and Associate Dean.

Contingent upon availability of funds.

"INTERNAL POSTING: Open only to applicants currently employed by East Carolina University"

Clinical Assistant Professor/Assistant Professor/Clinical Associate Professor/Associate Professor/Clinical Professor or Professor with a Doctorate in Nursing or related field; five years or more teaching experience in baccalaureate or higher degree program in nursing; demonstrated competence in classroom and clinical instruction; and demonstrated ability to facilitate the research and scholarly activities of others. Knowledgeable about nursing, nursing education and able to provide leadership for faculty in their development, guide faculty in course development and evaluation of students. Nursing faculty members shall hold a current unrestricted license as a registered nurse in North Carolina, a minimum of 2 calendar years experience, full-time employment, or the equivalent in clinical nursing practice as a registered nurse.

A valid non-restricted North Carolina registered nurse license is required upon employment.

Administrative experience in the College of Nursing is preferred.

East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information online.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer who is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care, belonging and opportunity for our faculty, staff and learners and all stakeholders. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.

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Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.

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