Professor/Endowed Chair Teaching Excellence - College of Nursing, Dallas
Texas Woman's University | |
United States, Texas, Dallas | |
5500 Southwestern Medical Ave (Show on map) | |
Nov 09, 2024 | |
Houston J. and Florence A. Doswell Endowed Chair in Nursing for Teaching Excellence Texas Woman's University (TWU) College of Nursing Dallas campus is seeking an accomplished and dynamic faculty member to serve as the Houston J. and Florence A. Doswell Endowed Chair in Nursing for Teaching Excellence. This Endowed Chair position supports a distinguished nurse faculty who will advance knowledge through education, research and scholarship, while complementing the vision, mission and priority areas of the College of Nursing. The Dallas campus has a steep tradition to excellence in education, scholarship, and practice through innovative graduate and undergraduate nursing programs that are responsive to current and emerging healthcare challenges. We seek a nationally recognized leader with a distinguished record of scholarship of teaching and funding; a commitment to education and mentorship; and demonstrated leadership and collaborations in creating and fostering transformative partnerships within TWU and communities beyond with a variety of educational initiatives. This forward-thinking leader will proactively engage with key local, state, regional, and national stakeholders on critical education topics and data-driven decision-making that will inform Dallas campus initiatives. Under the direction of the Associate Dean of the Dallas campus, the Houston J. & Florence A. Endowed Chair in Nursing for Teaching Excellence will engage with local, state, regional, and national entities in discussions focused on excellence in teaching and innovative practices; maintain currency in the areas of education effectiveness and innovation including technology; produce, publish research, and obtain grant funding in high impact education topics; teach undergraduate and/or graduate nursing education courses; mentor nurse faculty; provide service to the college, university, and community; support collegiality; and uphold professional and ethical standards. The Endowed Chair will provide the leadership for the biennial Houston J. & Florence A. Doswell Endowed Chair in Nursing for Teaching Excellence Conference in Dallas for the purpose of promoting leadership in nursing education and preparation of nursing graduates focused on patient care and patient safety. This tenure-track faculty position is a full-time, 12-month appointment at the Professor rank. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications. Required Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Primary Responsibilities Primary responsibilities include mentoring faculty; developing and disseminating educational initiatives that promote and attain rigor and quality across all components of academic programs; college and university committee service; and state, regional and national professional activities. Educational responsibilities will include chairing and advising and/or serving on graduate student committees in both PhD and DNP programs; direct teaching in graduate and/or undergraduate courses; contributing expertise to curriculum and evaluation initiatives. Annual goals will be set in August with the Associate Dean with related metrics. To Apply: Candidates should submit a letter of application, a current curriculum vitae, all undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation. TWU strives to provide an educational environment that affirms the rights and dignity of each individual, fosters diversity, and encourages a respect for the differences among persons. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is considered inappropriate. All positions at Texas Woman's University are deemed security sensitive requiring background checks. |