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Executive Director of Eleanor Mann School of Nursing and George M. and Boyce W. Billingsley Endowed Chair

University of Arkansas

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR, USA
Posted on Thursday, April 18, 2024

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Closing Date:


Type of Position:

Chair


Workstudy Position:

No


Job Type:

Regular


Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)


Sponsorship Available:

No


Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

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Department:

College of Education and Health Professions


Department's Website:

https://nursing.uark.edu/


Summary of Job Duties:

The Executive Director serves as the Head of the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing (EMSON) and supports and promotes its mission and vision. The Executive Director leads the academic programs, research activities, and service functions of the School, manages the budget and personnel, and ensures the delivery of high-quality and relevant curriculum across all programs. This position is responsible for providing leadership for the BSN, MSN, and DNP on-campus and online programs, which are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and creating an environment that promotes excellence among faculty, staff, and students. The Executive Director represents the School to outside stakeholders and fosters collaborative relationships with local hospitals, clinics, and other health-care related professions. The position reports to the Dean of the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas. This position is also the holder of the George M. and Boyce W. Billingsley Endowed Chair.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.


Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Earned doctorate from an accredited institution of higher education

  • Graduate degree in Nursing from an accredited institution of higher education

  • Eligible to hold an unencumbered RN license with the Arkansas State Board of Nursing

  • Record of leadership/administrative experience in a higher education and/or health setting

  • Record of scholarship and teaching consistent with the rank of a tenured associate professor or higher at the University of Arkansas


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Terminal degree in Nursing or related field (e.g., Ed.D., Ph.D., DNP)

  • Record of scholarship and teaching consistent with the rank of a tenured full professor at the University of Arkansas

  • Record of securing external funding

  • Commitment to excellence in teaching and learning

  • Curriculum development, coordination, and evaluation expertise in undergraduate and graduate programs with a variety of delivery methods

  • Experience with national accreditation agencies/bodies

  • Experience with managing a budget and personnel

  • Experience with mentoring, coaching, and faculty development


Additional Information:


Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience


Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Other (see special instructions for details)

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status


Recruitment Contact Information:

Dr. Matthew Ganio
msganio@uark.edu


All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.


Special Instructions to Applicants:

Review of applications will begin immediately and position is open until filled.


Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.


Constant Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Talking


Frequent Physical Activity:

Repetitive Motion


Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A


Benefits Eligible:

Yes