Nursing Department Chairperson

About the University

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is an 1890 Land-Grant Historically Black College/University with a diverse student population, competitive degree offerings, and stellar faculty.

For more than 140 years, UAPB has worked to create an environment that promotes learning, growth, and productivity while providing a basic need to its students—a chance to advance.

The 15:1 student‑to‑teacher ratio allows for close interaction between students and faculty, and the challenging curricula encourage students to seek and fulfill their potential.

UAPB offers a broad array of programs, including certificate, associate, undergraduate, master’s, and a doctorate in Aquaculture/Fisheries, along with internships, co‑ops, and fellowships.

The campus offers more than 90 student organizations, renowned arts and athletic programs, and a global reach through online courses and the Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network (ARE‑ON).

UAPB’s mission is to provide a high‑quality, affordable education with a personal touch, inviting candidates to become part of the pride at UAPB.

Department

Arts and Sciences – Department of Nursing

Summary of

Job Duties

• Provide administrative leadership and oversight for the evaluation of the BSN and RN‑to‑BSN programs.
• Collaborate with nursing faculty on ongoing evaluation of the BSN and RN‑to‑BSN programs.
• Work with the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences on behalf of the Nursing Department.
• Coordinate with the Simulation Laboratory to develop, implement, and evaluate evidence‑based simulation education activities across all programs.
• Assist the Dean in planning faculty workloads and assignments related to program needs.
• Collect data for budget and reporting processes and prepare various reports (CCNE, AACN, Arkansas Department of Higher Education, Arkansas State Board of Nursing, Higher Learning Commission, etc.).
• Attend Department Chair meetings in the School of Arts and Sciences.
• Participate in recruitment, selection, orientation, and retention of faculty for the Department of Nursing.
• Administer the departmental budget with faculty and staff input per university policy.
• Conduct annual and exit interviews with faculty and staff.
• Collaborate with faculty on revisions to the Nursing Student Handbook and the University catalog.
• Coordinate revisions of the Nursing Faculty Handbook.
• Oversee faculty and course evaluations.
• Assume additional responsibilities as assigned, including:

• Implement faculty role responsibilities of teaching, service, and research.
• Represent the Department of Nursing within the university, community, and in the field of nursing locally, regionally, nationally, and/or internationally.
• Prepare annual and other reports related to the nursing program.

Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in nursing or a related discipline (PhD, DNSc, DSN, DNP, or EdD).
• An active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in Arkansas or eligibility for licensure in Arkansas.
• Prior experience in leading a nursing program.
• Demonstrated scholarship in a clinical or administrative specialization.
• Substantial experience in undergraduate education and curriculum 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), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s).

Optional Documents

Optional documents may be uploaded as desired.

Recruitment Contact Information

Danielle Louther, Onboarding & Recruitment Manager, loutherd

Pre‑employment Screening Requirements

No Background Check Required.

UAPB may conduct background checks on certain positions, including criminal and sex offender registry checks. Required checks are identified in the listing; a pending adjudication shall not disqualify applicants absent a relationship to the position’s requirements.

EEO & Diversity Statement

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff commits to affirmative action and diversity in employment opportunities and program participation. We welcome applicants without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Candidates must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Application

Submission

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site:  Please do not send materials to the recruitment contact listed above.

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