Professor and Chair (Department of Nursing)University of Massachusetts Boston - Boston, MA
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Health Services The Donna and Robert Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences (MCNHS) at the University of Massachusetts Boston invites applications for a tenured Professor or Associate Professor to serve as Chair of the Department of Nursing, to begin on September 1, 2025. Applicants who currently hold the position of full professor or advanced associate professor with evidence of qualifications for promotion to full professor are welcome to apply.
Applicants must possess an earned doctorate in nursing or a related field and be eligible for RN licensure in Massachusetts. Preferred qualifications include evidence of prior academic leadership roles, a program of research consistent with appointment to a senior rank (including substantial grant funding and peer-reviewed scholarship), and experience in teaching and mentoring junior faculty and students.
The ideal candidate will provide evidence of:
A visionary transformational leadership approach including experience with consensus-based shared faculty governance.Previous leadership in development, implementation, and evaluation of nursing curricula and accreditation processes.Interdisciplinary collaboration in educational, research/scholarly initiatives, and service-related activities.Previous experience supporting faculty development including research/scholarly activities for both tenure track and scholarship of practice faculty.Experience with creation of partnerships within and beyond the academy including clinical and community-based settings.Application instructions:
To apply, please submit the following documents online: a curriculum vitae (CV), and a letter of interest that includes 1) prior administrative experiences relevant to the Department chair position; 2) experience promoting diversity, equity and inclusiveness; 3) strategies for fostering a supportive and productive environment for educational and research/scholarly activities; and 4) vision for the Department of Nursing. Separate statements on teaching/mentoring and research/scholarly expertise and accomplishments should also be included. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and previous experience. Review of applications will begin as of 11/1/24. The position will remain open until filled.
For questions, contact Jocelyn Clarke, AVP, Executive Search Services, Kirby Bates Associates: ****** or Direct/Mobile: 407-624-3933. UMass Boston is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact ****** or 617-287-5150.
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