Job Description

Department Chair, Nursing Science
Job ID: 282493
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
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Job Summary
Augusta University College of Nursing invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, Chair of the Department of Nursing Science position. The College of Nursing is the state's flagship nursing program, enrolling more than 1,000 students on two campuses and at numerous academic-practice partner sites. The College of Nursing, an integral component of Augusta University and the University System of Georgia, is part of the state's only publicly funded comprehensive academic health science center, including schools of medicine, dentistry, and allied health sciences. The College of Nursing is adjacent to Wellstar Medical College of Georgia (MCG) Health, Children's Hospital of Georgia, Georgia Cancer Center, and the Veterans Administration Medical Center, providing ample opportunity for clinical experiences for students and faculty. The college offers the full degree spectrum, including BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD programs.
The College of Nursing Department Chair for Nursing Science provides administrative leadership for the Department, including responsibility for the general direction of the Department in alignment with the College of Nursing mission and strategic plan, with specific attention to the College of Nursing and University research strategic plans. This position is part of the College of Nursing Administrative Team and reports directly to the Dean of the College of Nursing. This position is considered administrative faculty with rank at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor and tenured.
Responsibilities
Collaborates as a member of the College of Nursing Administrative Team to support the research mission of the College of Nursing and Augusta University.

• Contributes to the College of Nursing strategic planning process.
• Actively recruits research intensive faculty for the College of Nursing.
• Fosters a culture of research and scholarly engagement.

Ensures administrative support for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing program.

• Ensures adequate faculty are available to support the needs of the PhD program.
• Works collaboratively with the PhD Program Director to ensure adequate support for the PhD students.

Serves as the primary mentor for College of Nursing Tenure Track faculty.

• Mentors Tenure Track faculty throughout the tenure trajectory.
• Collaborates with other Department Chairs in establishing appropriate workload allocations and assignments for Tenure Track faculty.
• Advises Tenure Track faculty on utilization of start-up funding.
• Assists Tenure Track faculty in identifying and aligning funding opportunities with their research trajectory.

Mentors tenured and other research-active faculty throughout the promotion process and provides post-tenure support.

• Assists Tenured faculty throughout the promotion process and provides post-tenure support.
• Provides ongoing mentoring and support for other departmentally assigned research-active faculty.
• Identifies research development opportunities for departmental faculty.
• Participates in the recommendation of appointments, reappointments, and promotions.

Models leadership in research and scholarly work through active engagement with national and international professional organizations.

• Attends key research-focused conferences to assist in recruitment of tenure track faculty.
• Presents own research and scholarly work at professional conferences.
• Maintains current knowledge of extramural research funding trends.

Supervises faculty and staff and manages assigned areas of responsibility.

• Provides direct supervision for assigned departmental staff.
• Provides direct supervision for tenure, tenure-track and other departmentally assigned faculty.

Maintains own program of scholarship and research.
Required Qualifications

• PhD
• Active license to practice nursing in the state of Georgia or meet all eligibility requirements to apply for a nursing license in the state of Georgia.
• Academic teaching, administrative and leadership experience.
• Experience with technology-infused engaging pedagogical strategies.
• Background commensurate with the Associate Professor level or above.
• Evidence of contribution to the profession and recognition at the national level.
• Expert written and verbal communication skills

Associate Professor- Mid level career faculty member with at least five years at rank of Assistant Professor or comparable training, background, and experience.
Professor- Senior level career faculty member with at least five years at the rank of Associate Professor or comparable training, background, and experience.
Per Board of Regents (BOR) policy, Professors must have a terminal degree
Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be:
Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)s requirements for institutional accreditation;
Evidence of ability as a teacher;
Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned;
Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and,
Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.
Preferred Qualifications

• Proven success in securing and maintaining external funding through independent efforts.
• Experience mentoring faculty in grant writing and project development.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage research teams, labs, or interdisciplinary initiatives.
• Experience in fostering collaborations across departments, institutions, or with industry partners.

Shift/Salary/Benefits
This position is fiscal year based and works year-round.
The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0 and considered full-time.
Associate Professor- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.
Professor- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.
Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.
Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data.
Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments). For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure Website:
https://www.augusta.edu/faculty-affairs/promotionandtenure.php
College/Department Information
At the College of Nursing, we champion variety and nurture individual student success while providing a rigorous but accessible education that prepares you for the nursing workplace, academia and leadership as you progress throughout your career. You will be encouraged, challenged and supported whether pursuing an entry-level bachelors or masters degree or a doctor of nursing practice or Ph.D. degree. It starts with our undergraduates. The College of Nursing approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and that is thanks to our innovative, challenging and contemporary curriculum offered across all our various degree programs. Advanced degree options are available for the bachelor and masters prepared nurse with our Doctor of Nursing Practice programs, PhD in Nursing, and Post Masters Certificates. CON graduates leave our programs ready to lead and serve our nations patients.
About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.
Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.
The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Location
Augusta University -
Our Health Sciences Campus:
1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online at https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/#job-portals.
Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, etc., as one document.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=282493&PostingSeq=1
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