What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Division of Nursing position at Louisiana Tech University?
T hank you for your interest in employment with Louisiana Tech University.
Louisiana Tech University seeks a visionary, collaborative leader for the Division of Nursing. This position requires a candidate with strong leadership and administrative skills to lead a team of 13 full-time faculty in a division within the College of Applied and Natural Sciences. The Division of Nursing offers the Associate of Science in Nursing and RN-BSN programs. This is a 12-month, administrative, tenure-track position.
RESPONSIBILITIES: €¢ Provide strategic leadership and manage day-to-day operations of the Division, including budget planning, faculty assignments and evaluations, and departmental policies. €¢ Foster a supportive, collaborative environment for students, faculty, and staff. €¢ Direct and participate in the teaching and advising functions of the department. €¢ Facilitate curriculum reviews to maintain current programs and their alignment with accreditation standards. €¢ Oversee the allocation of resources to efficiently meet academic and strategic goals. €¢ Facilitate scholarly activities that foster deeper engagement of faculty and students. €¢ Support faculty development and innovative opportunities that include multidisciplinary collaboration. €¢ Promote excellence in innovative teaching to ensure high-quality instruction and continuous improvement. €¢ Create and maintain strong relationships with alumni, clinical partners, regulatory agencies, and other external stakeholders. €¢ Represent the Division across the University and broader community through recruitment, service, and collaboration with external stakeholders.
QUALIFICATIONS:
€¢ Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DNP, DNS) in Nursing or related field and Master of Science in Nursing.
€¢ Current and unencumbered RN license in Louisiana or eligibility to obtain licensure in LA.
€¢ Earned tenure with distinguished record of scholarship, teaching, and service.
€¢ Academic leadership and clinical experience.
€¢ Strong communication, interpersonal, technology, and organizational skills.
APPLICATIONS:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of leadership philosophy, and contact information for at least three references.
The Division of Nursing is a dynamic, collegial unit with a 50-year history of excellence. The Division serves over 400 undergraduate students in the pre-licensure program and has a growing RN-BSN program. Louisiana Tech University has an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students and is located in Ruston, LA (population ~22,000) a vibrant college town with major airports and other metropolitan services located nearby in Monroe and Shreveport. For more information about the University, visit www.latech.edu Our university fosters a collaborative learning environment, promoting academic excellence for students and professional growth for faculty.
For questions, please contact Dr. Donna Hood at dhood@latech.edu.
Applications will be reviewed beginning May 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.
Louisiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer and places a high priority on the creation of an environment supportive of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
Posting Close Date: This position will remain open until filled.
Please Note: Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration.
Note to Applicant:
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the Louisiana Tech University may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
