PhD Program Director

The University of Texas Health Science Center; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio is seeking a tenured or tenure‑track Associate Professor or Professor to lead the PhD in Nursing Science program. The role includes directing the PhD program and chairing the Graduate Studies Committee, with responsibilities for curriculum development, strategic planning, and program growth.

The candidate will have a PhD in Nursing or related field, a track record in extramural funding, and experience leading doctoral education and research dissemination at national or

Qualifications

• PhD in Nursing (preferred) or related field.
• Three or more years teaching in a PhD program.
• Proven track record of securing extramural funding for research.
• Ongoing research program with dissemination in high-impact journals and conferences.
• Academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the PhD in Nursing Science program and ensure regulatory standards.
• Lead curriculum development and evidence-based program review.
• Oversee adherence to doctoral education regulations.
• Serve as chair of the PhD Committee on Graduate Studies.
• Mentor faculty and foster collaboration among faculty, staff and students.
• Recruit and admit highly qualified PhD students and match them with advisors.
• Guide students through coursework, research, and dissertation processes.
• Encourage scholarly inquiry and assist with securing funding for student travel and post-doctoral opportunities.
• Promote dissemination of research through publications and conferences.
• Develop and implement plans for program growth and improvements.
• Represent the program at nursing conferences and in the media.

Education

PhD in Nursing or related field

Three or more years teaching in a PhD program

Job description

The School of Nursing at UT Health San Antonio invites PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) in Nursing or related field to apply for a full-time research position as Associate Professor or Professor rank (Tenured or Tenure-Track), PhD Program Director, and PhD Committee on Graduate Studies Chairperson. Required applicants must have completed a Doctor of Philosophy [PhD] in Nursing or a related field. Three (3) or more years teaching in a PhD Program. Evidence of success in an extramurally funded program of research; Active engagement in research; Evidence of successful dissemination of research findings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing (preferred) or related field.
• Three (3) or more years of teaching experience in aPhD program.
• Proven track record of success in securing extramural funding for research.
• Ongoing research program with evidence of successful dissemination of findings in high-impact journal and at national or international conferences.
• Academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in developing PhD curricula.
• Academic leadership/administration experience.
• National recognition as a leader in the field of research.
• Rank and Track is commensurate on candidate's experience.

1. Program Administration

• a. Provide leadership for the PhD in Nursing Science program, ensuring it meets academic, professional, and regulatory standards.
• b. Lead the development, implementation, and periodic review of the curriculum, ensuring it is evidence-based, innovative, and responsive to the evolving needs of the profession
• c. Continuously assess the program’s effectiveness, making adjustments as needed to maintain program quality.
• d. Oversee adherence to institutional, state, and federal regulations related to doctoral education.
• e. Serves as t he chair of the PhD Committee on Graduate Studies

2. Program Faculty Support and Development

• a. Mentor faculty members teaching in the program, supporting their professional development and teaching effectiveness.
• b. Develop strategies to foster a collaborative environment among program faculty, staff and students.

3. Engage in innovative strategies for student recruitment, support, and retention.

• a. Participate in efforts to recruit and admit highly qualified students into the program.
• b. Ensure students are matched with appropriate faculty advisors.
• c. Provide academic and professional guidance to students, helping them navigate coursework, research, and the dissertation process.
• d. Support students through the progression of their doctoral studies, from coursework through dissertation, ensuring timely completion and success.

4. Research and Scholarship

• a. Encourage a culture of scholarly inquiry by aligning the program with national and global nursing research priorities.
• b. Assist students in identifying and applying for research funding to support travel for dissemination, their dissertation, and for post-doctoral positions.
• c. Leveraging faculty expertise to provide mentorship and scholarly opportunities to students.
• d. Promote and support the dissemination of research findings through academic publications, conferences, and other scholarly activities.
• e. Maintain own funded program of research.

5. Strategic Planning

• a. Develop and implement a plan for the program’s growth and development, identifying areas for opportunities and improvement.
• b. Provide regular reports to the Associate Deans on progress, challenges, and outcomes.
• c. Analyze the program’s performance against peer institutions and make recommendations for program enhancements.

6. Community Engagement

• a. Represent the program at nursing conferences and in the media, enhancing the visibility of the program

1. Letter of Intent outlining interest and experience.

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) is designated as a Carnegie R1 Research Institution, the highest level of research activity recognized by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. This distinction reflects its significant research expenditures, doctoral degree programs, and faculty resources. UT Health Science Center San Antonio is set to merge with The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), pending approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). UTSA, also a Carnegie R1 university, is nationally recognized for its strengths in AI, data science, cybersecurity, and engineering. Once approved, the merger will create the third-largest research university in Texas, further elevating the region’s academic and research impact. San Antonio, a $44.3 billion bioscience and healthcare hub, offers a dynamic environment with year-round recreation and a favorable cost of living.

UT Health San Antonio seeks to provide the best in health career education, conduct groundbreaking biomedical research, while also providing the best patient care and community service to San Antonio and the South Texas/Border Region. With undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs, UT Health San Antonio is a major academic health science university composed of six schools: School of Medicine, School of Health Professions, School of Nursing, Dental School, and Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and the School of Public Health. For more information on UT Health visit our website at www.uthscsa.edu

School of Nursing:

The School of Nursing is at the forefront of academic nursing, leading excellence through innovative teaching, quality research, compassionate care, and community service in South Texas and beyond. It offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees, including BSN, DNP and PhD degrees and specialty certificates. Today, the school’s enrollment consists of 261 graduate students and 755 undergraduate students, including 37% first generation college students and 19% male nursing students, almost twice the national average. The School of Nursing employs a state-of-the-art Center for Simulation Innovation for clinical education, as well as a growing patient care practice providing primary and acute care at our own clinic, Wellness 360 and at a variety of community partner sites. As leaders in community outreach, we also operate a mobile health unit used for disaster relief and other missions.

Faculty enjoy a wide range of engagement through our research programs, Center for Community-Based Health Promotion with Women and Children and a new Center on Smart and Connected Health Technologies. Collaborative, interprofessional research opportunities include the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s & Neurodegenerative Disease, Barshop Institute for Longevity & Aging Studies, Center for Research to Advance Community Health and more. Our School of Nursing is home to some of the most unique population health and community-based health research in the region and in the state of Texas. Faculty scholarship is supported by a dedicated team in the Office of Nursing Research and Scholarship.

Visionary leaders in the School of Nursing have been nationally recognized for their commitment to the promotion of education, practice, and innovation, which include 16 fellows of the American Academy of Nursing, 3 fellows of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and 2 fellows of the Academy of Nursing Education.We are expanding our specialist network, faculty practice and community partnerships to advance innovative sustainable models of health care. Be part of our growing team of over 83 faculty and 114 staff.

UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.

Benefits Overview

• Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for fulltime employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
• Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.
• Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.
• Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.
• FSAs- Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.
• Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.
• Time Off- A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:
• Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
• Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
• Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
• Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each fiscal year.
• Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.