University of Texas at Austin Looking for PhD Program Director Full Time

College/School/Unit: School of Nursing
Department:
Posted:
Oct 31, 2023
Apply By: Apr 30, 2024

Description

The PhD Program Director is the academic administrative
officer responsible for the PhD in nursing program in the School of Nursing. The Program Director ensures that the standards and policies of
the School of Graduate Studies, the University, and the School of Nursing (as applicable) are met in the PhD program, and further that the
program achieves the highest standards for PhD education outlined by national bodies in nursing education (e.g., the American Association of
Colleges of Nursing). The program director is responsible for facilitating the planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous
improvement of the School of Nursing’s PhD in nursing program. All graduate programs at the School of Nursing operate under the auspices of
the Graduate Studies Committee (GSC) and the University of Texas at Austin Graduate School.

Responsibilities
include:

• Providing leadership and continuous quality improvement efforts within the program, including:

o
Assisting Student Services office with student recruitment

o Monitoring student progression

o Working with faculty regarding
student issues

o Working with program faculty for curriculum improvements

o Mentoring new program faculty

o
Evaluating program outcomes with in coordination with the School’s evaluation specialist

o Ensuring program is meeting the pertinent
standards and guidelines

o Coordinating among the faculty and courses to facilitate coverage of essential content, minimization of
redundancies, and distribution of student workload

o Annual evaluation of program goals and achievements

• Providing input on
  course scheduling and faculty assignments
• Participating in strategic planning for PhD nursing education
• Participating
  in periodic external review of PhD program
• Providing leadership for the regular review of the School of PhD program relative to
  strategic plan
• Participating in seeking and implementing PhD training grants
• Engaging in an active program of
  extramurally funded research

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Current licensure as a
  professional registered nurse preferred; Doctoral degree (e.g., PhD)
• Experience in PhD education, curriculum development, and
  program evaluation in nursing
• Evidence of success in an extramurally funded program of research
• Demonstrated
  leadership and managerial skills and abilities in collaborative works
• Rank of Associate or Full Professor; eligible to chair PhD
  dissertations (i.e. tenure-track or tenured)

Application Instructions

Applicants may access this position via Interfolio and will be prompted to
submit resume/CV, letter of interest, and 3 professional references. Additional materials may be requested from finalists, addressing the
faculty portion of this position. Materials may include a teaching statement, teaching evaluations, etc. Finalists may also be requested to
give a seminar.

Additional questions regarding the position can be directed to Dr. Lorraine Walker, Search Committee Chair, at [email protected].

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is
committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age,
marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment,
educational programs and activities, and admissions.

To apply, visit https://faculty.utexas.edu/career/127297

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