Department: Deans Office - CON

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Description:

The University of Houston Andy and Barbara Gessner College of Nursing is seeking an outstanding candidate as Graduate Director with reporting responsibilities to the Dean. The 12-month promotion eligible non-tenure-track (PE-NTT) position is for a Family Nurse Practitioner with a DNP or PhD who has exceptional leadership, scholarship, excellence in teaching, and a clear commitment to enhancing the faculty, and graduate student populations. The anticipated start date for the qualified applicant begins as early as August 2024 and the search will continue until the position is filled.

Faculty responsibilities include: Ongoing curriculum development and evaluation to include MSN and the post masters, Doctor of Nursing Practice programs; classroom and clinical instruction using on-site, simulation, on-line, and distance education strategies; some travel; participation in college and university committees; engaging in scholarship, service and academic advising. For more information go to the nursing website. The nursing program has been awarded the Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) award from INSIGHT into Diversity Magazine, six out of the last seven years.

A minimum of three letters of recommendation are required. Provide contact information for three professional references who will be contacted by the search committee during the selection process.

Rank will be commensurate with qualifications.

The Gessner College of Nursing is proud of its excellent BSN, MSN and DNP programs, innovative web-enhanced education, simulation laboratories, and supportive student environment for both face-to-face and distance learning. The Gessner College of Nursing has programming on the University of Houston at Sugar Land, the University of Houston at Katy, and the University of Houston Central Campus locations. We value our faculty, students and staff at all levels of instructional support. Faculty work collaboratively and support each other in a pleasant environment.

The University of Houston is a Carnegie Tier 1 public research university located close to major energy companies and the Texas Medical Center. Houston is the fourth largest city in the United States and has an internationally diverse population, first-rate recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and affordable housing. The University of Houston is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI).

Qualifications:

1. Doctorate in nursing or related field required.
2. Master's degree in nursing from a professionally accredited school of nursing if the doctorate is not in nursing.
3. Candidate must possess unencumbered license as a registered nurse in Texas.
4. Candidate must possess unencumbered APRN license as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Texas.
5. Minimum 2 years of clinical experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner required.
6. Excellent clinical and communication skills.
7. Minimum 5 years of nursing teaching experience required.
8. Understand state regulations, regional and professional accreditation processes for nursing academic programs.
9. Published in peer reviewed articles.

Required Attachments by Candidate:

Letters of Recommendation, Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Unofficial Transcripts