Associate Dean of Research and Global Engagement, Jefferson College of Nursing, Thomas Jefferso[...]

Company: Thomas Jefferson University
Location: Boulder
Posted on: March 27, 2025

Job Description:

PhD Program Director/Faculty Position, Jefferson College of Nursing, Thomas Jefferson UniversityJefferson College of Nursing (JCN) seeks a Director for the PhD in Nursing Program who qualifies for the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor of Nursing and shares a commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Thomas Jefferson University and JCN. The mission of the JCN PhD Program is to prepare scientists and scholars who make substantive contributions to nursing knowledge that improves the lives of diverse individuals, families, communities, and populations.We envision Jefferson Nursing PhD graduates who work to reimagine, transform, and disrupt the way nurses lead and impact society. We seek faculty who share our core values to:

• Put people first by promoting person-centered care;
• Do the right thing by driving evidence-based policy that promotes social justice and health equity;
• Be bold and think differently.The PhD Program Director is a 12-month full-time position and reports directly to the Associate Dean for Research and Global Engagement. The PhD Program Director is responsible for the leadership, operations, and excellence of the PhD in Nursing Program at JCN. Courses are primarily delivered in a synchronous online format with at least one selected on-campus experience each year.Specific responsibilities of the position include:
• Leading the applicant review and selection process.
• Monitoring formative and summative program evaluation metrics.
• Mitigating shortfalls in program outcomes and benchmarks.
• Fostering a culture of inclusivity and success for students and faculty.
• Reviewing and recommending curricular revisions.
• Collaborating with PhD faculty, Department Chairs, and the Associate Dean for Research and Global Engagement on academic planning and faculty deployment.
• Serving as teaching faculty and student advisor for PhD students.
• Supporting qualifying examinations and dissertation research by PhD students in the roles of committee chair, committee member, and reader.
• Responding to student concerns to resolve conflicts, appeals, and disputes/grievances.
• Preparing self-study reports for accrediting agencies and participating in site evaluations.
• Assisting with faculty recruitment, development, evaluation, and mentoring.
• Maintaining strong working relationships with nursing and research communities within and beyond Thomas Jefferson University.
• Developing initiatives to integrate JCN faculty and students into research efforts at Thomas Jefferson University.
• Participating in PhD student recruitment initiatives.
• Engaging in scholarly activities including externally funded research, publications, presentations, and grant writing.JCN welcomes applicants who share our mission to improve lives through academic programs of excellence, exceptional clinical practice and community engagement, transformative research and inquiry, and far-reaching philanthropy. At JCN, faculty and staff work to create a diverse and inclusive environment, knowing that the creative energy and innovative insights that result from diversity are vital for the intellectual rigor and social fabric of the University.Requirements:
• Hold a research-focused doctoral degree in nursing or a related field.
• Hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree in nursing if the terminal degree is not in nursing.
• Hold, or be eligible for, RN licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Be eligible for the rank of Associate or Full Professor at Thomas Jefferson University.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience.Research:
• Have a body of scholarship and research consistent with expectations for the eligible rank.
• Have a past or present program of externally funded research as a principal investigator (e.g., foundation, NIH, HRSA).
• Have a demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publications commensurate with rank.
• Have experience in developing successful research programs and research teams.Teaching Experience:
• Have experience in the development, teaching, advising, and administration of graduate (doctoral) level educational courses/programs.
• Have experience in online course delivery.
• Have experience serving as chair of PhD-level dissertation committees.Interested candidates should submit an online application with CV/Cover Letter detailing interest in position, teaching experience, and area(s) of research: Job ID # 9308636. For any questions regarding submitting online application/CV/Cover Letter, you may send an email to .Work Shift: Workday Day (United States of America)Worker Sub Type: RegularPrimary Location Address: 901 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaJefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability, or any other protected group or status.
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