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Stephen F. Austin State University has engaged AGB Search to assist with this search. Applicants are invited to view the full leadership profile on the AGB Search website (https://www.agbsearch.com/searches/director-of-dewitt-school-of-nursing-stephen-f-austin-university) . For best consideration, applications should be submitted to the AGB Search Portal (https://www.agbsearch.com/searches/director-of-dewitt-school-of-nursing-stephen-f-austin-university) by June 20, 2025.

Nominations and expressions of interest for the Director of Nursing position are encouraged. Please direct them to [email protected] or Joy Yablonsky, Executive Search Consultant, at [email protected]

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Position Information

Job Title CHAIR/DIRECTOR - DeWitt School of Nursing

Classification Title

Rank

Tenure Information Tenure Track

FLSA Exempt

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Job Description

This is a full-time, twelve-month faculty position responsible for serving as the chief executive of an academic department or academic school (referred to as academic unit or unit) while exemplifying those faculty qualities most valued by the academic community: teaching excellence; scholarly and creative activities; and a commitment to university and community service. Responsible for setting the tone of the unit through daily interactions with colleagues and departmental staff; and making and implementing decisions in the context of collegiality and regular communication. The chair/director is an administrator, the quality of whose performance has fundamental impact on the success of the institution in attaining its specific goals. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the dean.

Essential Job Functions

1. Establishes and maintains a climate conducive to the pursuit of knowledge.

2. Provides leadership in the establishment of a visionary direction and the maintenance of standards for the academic unit, consistent with college and university missions.

3. Serves as the principal advocate for the unit and as an advocate for the college and university missions.

4. Ensures quality through evaluation, modification, and development of academic programs.

5. Responds to the needs of students, faculty, administration, the public, and others.

6. Develops and manages course schedules for each semester/parts of term.

7. Assigns and manages faculty workload.

8. Manages and allocates fiscal and physical resources of the unit.

9. Establishes, maintains, and communicates effective personnel management procedures and processes.

10. Promotes the academic unit externally.

Non-Essential Job Functions

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

1. Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, university policies and procedures.

2. Ability to receive a tenured appointment in one of the disciplines within the department or school.

3. Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public.

4. Ability to work collaboratively and build strategic relations with colleagues, coworkers, and constituents.

5. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

6. Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.

7. Ability to develop objectives, evaluate effectiveness, and assess needs.

8. Ability to manage a budget and work within the constraints of that budget.

9. Ability to develop, interpret, and evaluate policies and procedures.

10. Ability to supervise and train others.

Physical Demands

Required Education

Terminal degree in the field of the academic department or academic school, allowing the individual to teach within the department, is required.

Required Experience and Training

Sufficient experience to warrant a tenured appointment in one of the disciplines within the department or school is required. Strong record of research and other scholarly achievements is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in academic administration is preferred.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

This is a security-sensitive position subject to criminal record check.

This is an IT-sensitive position subject to the Computer and Network Security policy.

Other Specifications

Stephen F. Austin State University ( SFA ) seeks an experienced, dynamic, entrepreneurial and creative leader with a thorough understanding of nursing education as the next Director of the DeWitt School of Nursing. SFA nursing students engage in a rigorous blend of academic coursework and hands-on clinical training using state-of-the-art simulation labs and equipment which prepares them to thrive in dynamic and demanding healthcare environments. The school’s graduates consistently perform well on the national licensing exam with 96.83 to 100 percent of students passing the NCLEX exam over the past six consecutive years.

The school hosts three academic programs and two post master’s certificates including the RN- BSN , a BSN program and a Master’s Degree program with two focuses on Family Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Educator. The Family Nurse Practitioner focus is designed to prepare nurses with a BSN to provide primary care with an emphasis on rural underserved populations. The Nursing Education focus equips nurses who have obtained their BSN to teach in a variety of settings including serving as a nurse educator in hospitals or corporations. The Director of the Nursing School will have oversight of 40 didactic and clinical faculty, adjuncts and staff, and reports to the Dean of the College of Sciences and Mathematics. The successful candidate will serve as the chief planning officer, spokesperson, and advocate for the school and will also provide leadership and support in the areas of student recruitment, interprofessional education and the use of multimodal approaches to clinical nurse education. The Director should exemplify professional excellence and compassion, demonstrate a deep commitment to student success, faculty engagement, and community service.

The successful candidate will provide effective leadership in establishing a culture of collaboration by strengthening connections among faculty, staff, and students while furthering SFA’s commitment to interdisciplinarity and engagement with other academic units.

The new Director will join the school during a pivotal period as SFA is the newest member of the University of Texas System ( UTS ), one of the nation’s largest public university systems with fourteen academic and health institutions. The Director will have the opportunity to connect with peers across sister universities to explore potential collaborations and strategic partnerships that can enhance academic excellence, expand clinical rotations, inspire new programs and research, and support successful student outcomes.

Required Background Check Yes

Salary Information Commensurate with Experience

Benefit and Retirement Eligibility

This position is eligible for participation in the Optional Retirement Program ( ORP ), subject to the position being full-time and at least 4 ½ months in length, or the Teacher Retirement System of Texas ( TRS ) retirement plan, subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

EEO Statement

Stephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion or physical or mental disability as required by law. If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 936-468-2304.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F2025-009

Candidates Eligible to Apply Open to all qualified applicants

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Posting Open Date 05/16/2025

Review Start Date 06/21/2025

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Stephen F. Austin State University has engaged AGB Search to assist with this search. Applicants are invited to view the full leadership profile on the AGB Search website (https://www.agbsearch.com/searches/director-of-dewitt-school-of-nursing-stephen-f-austin-university) . For best consideration, applications should be submitted to the AGB Search Portal (https://www.agbsearch.com/searches/director-of-dewitt-school-of-nursing-stephen-f-austin-university) by June 20, 2025.

Nominations and expressions of interest for the Director of Nursing position are encouraged. Please direct them to [email protected] or Joy Yablonsky, Executive Search Consultant, at [email protected]

Posting Quick Link https://careers.sfasu.edu/postings/12693

Contact Information

Department Nursing

Contact Name Joy Yablonsky

Contact Phone (215)934-1386

Contact Email [email protected]

Contact Information Applicants will be contacted by the hiring department if selected for an interview If you have specific questions about this job posting, please contact HR at (936) 468-2304

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