Department Information

School of Nursing

Job Summary

The School of Nursing in Columbus State University's College of Education and Health Professions invites outstanding candidates to apply for the position of Director of School of Nursing. This position is a twelve-month, tenure-track administration/faculty position.

The School of Nursing at Columbus State University graduates a diverse body of nearly 150 students annually. It offers a traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing for students seeking an RN license and three online degree programs: an RN-BSN for licensed RNs with an Associate degree; a Master of Science in Nursing (education, leadership, and information tracks); and a Master of Science in Nursing in Family Nurse Practitioner. International opportunities are available with potential study abroad programs in Ireland and Ecuador.

Responsibilities

Significant Duties & Responsibilities include: As the chief nursing administrative and academic officer, the Director's responsibilities include - Academic, fiscal, and human resource management within the School of Nursing.; Overall leadership and direction for curriculum, scheduling, faculty and staff hiring and evaluation leading program review.; Unit strategic planning and academic outcomes.; Leading development and implementation of new programs making recommendations for resource allocations.; Maintaining administrative faculty responsibilities (teaching, scholarship, and service).

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications include: The successful candidate must have an earned doctorate in nursing, or equivalent, from an accredited institution.; Be eligible for appointment at the level of associate or full professor and with tenure.; A minimum of three years administrative or leadership experience.; Demonstrated leadership in nursing or related positions.; A record of quality teaching, scholarship, and service.; Hold a current license or be eligible for licensure as an RN in Georgia.; Knowledge of and experience with accreditation of nursing programs.; And a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications include: A demonstrated ability to provide vision, leadership, and advocacy for the university, college, school, programs, faculty, and staff; clinical leadership experience.; And experiences working with and recruiting diverse populations.

Required Documents to Attach

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application addressing how the applicant meets the required and preferred qualifications.
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official transcripts from all institutions attended must be received by second round of interviews.) Official electronic transcripts are preferred and should be sent to Dr. Jan Burcham at [email protected]. Paper official transcripts should be addressed to Dr. Jan Burcham, COEHP, 4225 University Avenue, Columbus, GA 31907)
• Statement of Administrative Leadership Philosophy
• Copy of recent paper publication or presentation
• List of five references with current emails and phone numbers

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Jan G. Burcham, Associate Dean, College of Education and Health Professions at [email protected].

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .

Institutional Values

• Excellence: Actively engaging outstanding methods in teaching, academic discovery, creative pursuits, student success, cultural enrichment and the overall campus community.
• Creativity: Pursuing distinction through inquiry and innovation, challenging convention and focusing on solutions.
• Engagement: Dynamic civic involvement and participation of students, faculty, staff and alumni in the university experience.
• Sustainability: Advancing fiscal responsibility, well-being, innovation, lifelong learning and environmental stewardship.
• Inclusion: Cultivating and championing a campus environment that welcomes diverse backgrounds, ideas, perspectives and practices.
• Servant Leadership: Leading through ethical empowerment and service.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable). Other additional requirements may be required based upon specific position duties:

• A credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage;
• Pre-employment drug testing for positions with high-risk responsibilities.
• Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive a Columbus State University fleet vehicle or other vehicle designated as a fleet vehicle. A successful drug screening will be required as a condition of employment a randomly thereafter.

*Applicants for positions of trust may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. *

For Faculty Hires : Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Additionally, all members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Special Applicant Instructions

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