Department Chair, Nursing Science

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits including medical and dental

Tuition waiver and assistance program

Retirement plans and wellness options

Job summary

A leading nursing educational institution seeks a Chair for the Department of Nursing Science. This full-time position involves administrative leadership, supporting research, and mentoring faculty. Candidates must possess a PhD, an active nursing license in Georgia, and have experience in academic teaching and research funding. The role offers competitive benefits and an opportunity to impact nursing education significantly.

Qualifications

• PhD and active nursing license in Georgia required.
• Experience in academic teaching and leadership roles.
• Successful record in research and funding acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Department of Nursing Science at Augusta University.
• Support faculty in mentoring and research activities.
• Oversee administrative functions of the PhD program.

Skills

Expert written and verbal communication skills

Experience with technology-infused pedagogical strategies

Education

PhD

Active license to practice nursing in Georgia

Job description

Overview

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 offers the full degree spectrum, including BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD programs. The Department Chair provides administrative leadership for the Department, aligns with the College of Nursing mission and strategic plan, and reports to the Dean of the College of Nursing. This position is administrative faculty with rank at 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 SACSCOC 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. Salary and compensation are commensurate with education, experience, and achievements; salary is subject to availability of funds.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more. Full-time employees may be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment. Rank and salary are determined at hire based on factors including experience, education, credentials, and market data. Advancement through the faculty ranks occurs through the annual Promotion and Tenure process.

For more information on ranks, please review Augusta University Promotion and Tenure.

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. The College is approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, with Doctor of Nursing Practice programs, PhD in Nursing, and Post Masters Certificates. CON graduates leave our programs ready to lead and serve patients.

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of leaders in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and across the state. Augusta University is part of the University System of Georgia, which emphasizes integrity, excellence, accountability and respect. USG policies and core values information is available in the USG statements below in plain text form where appropriate.

Location: Augusta University Health Sciences Campus, 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to pass a background check prior to starting. Some positions may require additional checks (credit check for positions of trust or departmental purchase card usage, motor vehicle reports, and verification of degrees/transcripts for faculty hires). All employees must protect confidentiality and follow cybersecurity and privacy policies.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Apply online at the Augusta University jobs portal. Upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, and Professional References as one document.