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Chairperson, Department of Nursing

Company: Towson University

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RESPONSIBLE FOR TRANSITIONING THE DEPARTMENT OF NURSING INTO A SCHOOL OF NURSING
CHP-N-2404

Towson University is seeking a Nursing Chairperson who will provide dynamic, collaborative, and visionary leadership for the Department. The Chair will provide leadership for the transition of Towson University from a Department of Nursing to a School of Nursing within the College of Health Professions. The individual who will fulfill this role:

• is passionate about high-quality education for nurses
• develops and supports collaborative relationships
• demonstrates a strong commitment to promoting diversity in nursing education
• is an excellent communicator who provides collegial leadership
• participates actively in professional and community organizations
• engages in a range of scholarly activities
• has excellent skills in facilitating the teaching-learning process

Responsibilities: The Chairperson will provide exceptional leadership to meet the diverse needs of this large, progressive department with its strong commitment to excellence in nursing education and its key contributions to the University’s role as Maryland’s Metropolitan University and as a growth institution within the University System of Maryland. The chairperson will have key roles in management, teaching, scholarship, and service activities. This is a 12-month faculty appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor rank, with a start date of Summer 2011. Salary and rank commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position is contingent on the availability of funds at the time of hire.

Required qualifications:
• An earned research doctoral degree in nursing or a related field (e.g. PhD, EdD), a Master of Science degree in nursing, and eligibility for licensure as a nurse in Maryland
• A substantial record of successful teaching, scholarship, and service that places the candidate at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, eligible for tenure at Towson University (minimum of three years post doctorate)
• Academic experience with undergraduate nursing education
• Administrative experience in nursing education
• A track record of external funding (grants/contracts)
• Evidence of exceptional interpersonal skills and commitment to diversity
• Evidence of commitment of active engagement in the profession of nursing
• Evidence of a strong commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration and addressing community needs
• Experience with both undergraduate and graduate nursing programs

Preference will be given to candidates with qualifications in one or more of the following areas:
• Experience with administration of both undergraduate and graduate nursing programs
• Academic experience with nursing graduate education
• Evidence of developing and sustaining successful off-campus partnerships
• Experience with effective planned growth of Nursing programs, including alternative program formats
• Awarded tenure and promotion to rank of Professor

The Department of Nursing: The department currently has 30 full-time faculty, 325 undergraduate majors and 125 graduate students with locations both at Towson and Hagerstown, MD. The Department has a strong collaborative relationship with the Community College of Baltimore County for an innovative Associate-to-Masters program. The faculty has obtained over $4M in recent grant funding and other state funding to increase enrollments in both undergraduate and graduate programs to meet critical nursing workforce needs.

Application Process: A complete application will include a one to two page statement of interest; a current curriculum vitae; names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least four professional references; and official graduate transcripts. Applications should be mailed to: Dr. Mary Lashley, Search Committee Chairperson, Office of the Dean, College of Health Professions, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252-0001. Questions may be addressed to Dr. Lashley, e-mail mlashley@towson.edu. Review will begin on October 15, 2010 and continue until the position is filled.

Upon submitting your Curriculum Vitae to indicate your interest in the position, please be sure to visit http://www.towson.edu/odeo/applicantdata.asp to complete a voluntary on-line applicant data form. The information you provide will inform the university’s affirmative action plan and is for statistical purposes only and shall not be used to illegally discriminate for or against anyone.

Towson University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

 

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