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Director, School of Nursing, Middle Tennessee State University
Middle Tennessee State University invites applications for the Director of the School of Nursing position. Seeking an accomplished, visionary leader with a strong background in nursing practice, academic education, scholarship, and administrative experience who can advance the School’s mission of preparing the next generation of nursing professionals. Director must have the academic credentials to qualify at the full professor rank. Expedited tenure upon appointment is possible. This is a 12-month position with a start date of August 1, 2026.
Key Responsibilities
The Director serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the School of Nursing and will provide strategic leadership in the following areas:
- Clinical Partnerships: Build, strengthen, and expand the number of clinical affiliation agreements and clinical rotation sites to support high-quality student learning experiences.
- Program Innovation: Lead efforts in innovative program design and educational delivery methods to meet the evolving needs of students and the nursing profession.
- Curriculum and Accreditation: Oversee program development, curriculum quality, accreditation compliance, and continuous program evaluation.
- Faculty and Staff Development: Recruit, mentor, and support faculty and staff in teaching, practice, research, and service roles.
- Nursing Education Growth: Develop and expand nursing education opportunities, including new program initiatives, advanced degree pathways, and continuing education programs.
- Resource Management: Administer budgets, facilities, and resources to ensure effective and sustainable operations.
- Community Engagement: Build strong connections with health care systems, professional organizations, and community partners to advance nursing education and practice.
- Advocacy and Representation: Represent the School of Nursing within the college, university, and broader professional community.
Use the following link to view the complete ad and apply, https://careers.mtsu.edu/en-us/job/498392/director-school-of-nursing-tenuretrack-faculty.
For help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Nancy Stone at Nancy.Stone@mtsu.edu
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