Department Chair for Graduate Studies – School of Nursing
University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston, Texas

The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) School of Nursing (SON)
Founded in 1890, the School of Nursing was the first nursing program in the Southwest and one of the first schools in the U.S. to be affiliated with a university in 1896. As a component of the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), the school of nursing offers academic programs at the baccalaureate (pre-licensure BSN and RN-BSN), Masters (Family, Adult/Geriatric, Acute Care, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Leadership, Nurse Educator) and Doctoral Programs (DNP with BSN entry for Family, Acute Care and Nurse Anesthesia and MSN entry in all NP roles) and PhD. The school of nursing is proud of its excellent academic programs, strong clinical environment, modern classrooms, as well as its innovative use of distance education and simulation laboratories. The SON recently completed successful CCNE and COA accreditation site visits with no compliance concerns.

The Department Chair for Graduate Studies - SON reports directly to the Vice Dean for Academics of the SON. The Department Chair will be a dynamic and visionary leader responsible for overseeing the administration, strategic planning, and academic excellence of our graduate nursing programs. They will also focus on faculty professional growth, faculty workload and teaching assignments, support faculty scholarship, faculty recruitment and evaluation, promote student success, and participate in special projects to enhance the organizational culture and productivity for our esteemed faculty. This Chair serves as a leadership resource for the graduate academic programs housed in the department. 

Minimal Education and Experience:

• Doctoral Degree in nursing or related field. (MSN in Nursing is required if doctoral degree is in related field)
• Eligible for or achieved rank of Associate Professor or Professor.
• Eligible for licensure or unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaborative skills.
• Significant experience in academic leadership, preferably within a nursing school.
• A distinguished record of teaching, scholarship, and service in nursing education.
• Experience and knowledge of accreditation processes and curriculum development.

Income Package: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and educational background. In addition, UTMB offers a superior benefits package, an excellent retirement program, a relocation allowance as well as other potential incentives.

Living in South Houston and Galveston, Texas: Information about living in the South Houston and Galveston service area can be found on the UTMB Living Website: http://www.utmb.edu/utmbliving/

For more information and to apply, please submit a Cover Letter and current Curriculum Vitae (CV) to  Skott Harrington - saharrin@utmb.edu

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About University of Texas Medical Branch

UTMB opened in 1891 as the nation’s first public medical school and hospital under unified leadership—already a pioneer. What began as one hospital and medical school building in Galveston is now a major academic health sciences center of global influence; a world-renowned research enterprise; and a growing, comprehensive health system with hospitals on four campuses and a network of clinics. UTMB has a $4.9 billion annual statewide economic impact, in terms of business volume, personal income and durable goods purchases. More than 46,000 jobs in Texas are directly or indirectly attributed to UTMB.UTMB includes schools of Medicine, Nursing, Health Professions, Public and Population Health, and Graduate Biomedical Sciences. It has four institutes for advanced study; a major medical library; a network of hospitals and clinics that provide a full range of primary and specialized medical care; and numerous research facilities. UTMB is a part of The University of Texas System and a member of the Texas Medical Center.

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