Associate Chair of Clinical Education
The University of Texas at Arlington

Posting Number:

F00490P

Position Title:

Associate Chair of Clinical Education

Department:

Nursing- Graduate

Location:

Arlington

Job Family:

Faculty

Position Status:

Full-time

Rank:

Non-Tenured

Work Hours:

Standard

Open to:

External and Internal

FLSA:

Exempt

Duration:

Funding expected to continue

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Job Summary:

The Department of Graduate Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Innovation at the University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for the Associate Chair of Clinical Education and Clinical Assistant Professor (NTT). Rank is negotiable based on experience.

This position is part of a dynamic leadership team in the Graduate Nursing Department which focuses on providing high-quality nursing programs. Candidates should show evidence of progressive leadership experience and are expected to contribute to the academic and scholarly goals of the university and college. They will oversee the daily operations of the clinical placement and coordination team.

Benefits at UTA:

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.

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CBC Requirement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Supervision and oversight of faculty-student placement support and placement process

2. Supervision and oversight of the clinical coordination team and the clinical coordination process

3. Supervision and oversight of the contracts team and the contracts process

4. Clinical placement and clinical clearance process monitoring and improvement.

5. Ensuring processes are aligned with accreditation standards.

6. Coordinating processes between the contracts team and the clinical coordination team

7. Serving as a resource to program directors, clinical faculty, and the clinical coordination team.

8. Assisting with the development and maintenance of clinical policies and procedures

9. Monitoring and documenting BON rules and regulations as they relate to graduate nursing program operations.

10. Assist with annual reports, quality monitoring of preceptors and sites, and recruitment of new sites and preceptors.

11. Assume responsibility for and/or participate in the planning and organization of courses to which assigned.

12. Plan professional development activities for self, such as continuing education offerings, workshops, and professional meetings.

13. Participate in program, college, and university committees, and other activities associated with professional status.

14. Maintains membership in and participates in professional associations by serving on local/state committees of professional organizations.

15. Incorporates new knowledge and techniques in online, clinical, classroom, and laboratory teaching.

Required Qualifications:

1. Doctoral degree in nursing (DNP or PhD) or related field (e.g., EdD)2. Unencumbered RN license in the State of Texas or ability to obtain a Texas RN license.3. A minimum of one year of leadership experience4. A minimum of 1 year of teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications:

1. One year of academic leadership experience2. Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Licensure with 2 years of clinical experience3. Experience with clinical placement and clearance requirements in a graduate nursing program4. Experience with interpreting and applying BON Rules and Regulations

Department Information:

The Department of Graduate Nursing is one of three academic departments within the CONHI. The department offers an MSN in Nursing Education, an MSN in Nursing Administration, seven nurse practitioner tracks, a Doctor in Nursing Practice, and a Ph.D. in Nursing. Programs are offered online and in a hybrid format. The Associate Chair of Clinical Education will report to the Department Chair.

University Information:

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 "Very High Research Activity" institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times' annual "Best for Vets: Colleges" list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA's $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.

ADA Accommodations:

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.

Number of Vacancies:

1

Desired Start Date:

09/01/2024

Open Date:

01/23/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To apply applicants should go to and https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/26993 submit the following materials:

Required Documents:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts (required only for candidates for whom their degree is not in the same discipline as the one in which they will teach)
• Statement of teaching
• Statement of leadership/administration - "Other Documents"
• Contact information for 3 references

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Questions may be addressed to Dr. Ann Eckhardt at ann.eckhardt@uta.edu.

For more information about UTA, please visit http://www.uta.edu/uta.

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