Assistant Professor and Assistant Dean College of Nursing, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention at University of Tennessee

DescriptionThe College of Nursing Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Department is seeking a non-tenure track Assistant Professor and Assistant Dean of Student Affairs.ResponsibilitiesADMISSIONS (15% Effort)Directs and manages admissions operations of the College of Nursing Office of Student Affairs including supervision of staff involved in these functions. More specifically develops processes in conjunction with University Student Affairs/Enrollment Services Financial Aid and College of Nursing Academic Affairs to provide efficient and effective application processes; updates admissions and application information on the Website; manages the electronic application database; counsel prospective applicants; analyze applications to determine competitiveness; oversees applicant data preparation for faculty review and scheduling of interviews; facilitates Admissions Committee; and communicates admissions decisions to applicants.RECRUITMENT (15% Effort)Plans coordinates and executes recruitment activities including the development and distribution of recruitment materials and advertisements in conjunction with the Recruiter (Coordinator) and the Dean. Prepares presentations webinars posters and other materials for open houses conferences career fairs and other recruitment events. Responds to applicant queries regarding programs. Develops travel recruitment schedule to maximize recruitment of highly qualified applicants to the College of Nursings Academic Programs. Budgetary responsibilities include developing and adhering to a budget for recruitment activities (materials brochures travel & advertisement). Leads the Partnership Enrollment Programs (PEPs) and meets on a scheduled regular basis with PEP partners and participants.STUDENT ACTIVITIES (15% Effort)Provides leadership for student activities including orientation Student Government Association Honor Council and other student organizations. Serves as the lead for all faculty who lead student groups and associations. Recommends scholarship allocations to incoming and current students based on award criteria to the Awards Committee. Communicates scholarship award notifications to the Financial Aid Office and students. Solicits nominations for awards and forwards recommendations to the Awards Committees for final selection. Participates in Student Events and Academic Ceremonies (Commencement Convocation White Coat etc.) Works with assistant deans in coordinating the partnership scholars programs (special student programs).DATA ANALYSIS (5%)Oversees collection of survey data from alumni for grants traineeships & accreditation reports. Provides data analysis regarding application and enrollment trends.CAMPUS STUDENT AFFAIRS REPRESENTATIVE (5%)Serves as the CON liaison at the campus level for Student Affairs.FACULTY ROLE (45%)Serves as a faculty member with additional responsibilities in teaching service and scholarship as assigned by the Dean and Department Chair.This position provides daily oversight of Student Affairs staff including Enrollment Manager Admissions Pipeline Coordinator and Admissions Counselor; conducts their performance evaluations. Provides performance feedback and implements performance improvement plans as needed.QualificationsEDUCATION: Doctoral Degree from an accredited institution.EXPERIENCE:A minimum of five (5) years of experience in an academic higher education environment with at least two (2) years of formal academic leadership experience. Preference to formal nursing academic leadership experience.LICENSURE:Must be eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee.Excellent written and oral communication skills analytical skills and organizational skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrated commitment to teamwork. Proficient computer/technology skills with preference given to those having experience with CAS systems (NursingCAS PharmCAS etc.)For benefits information please visit UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE HEALTH SCIENCE CENTERThe University of Tennessee Health Science Center is the flagship statewide public academic health institution in Tennessee. Founded in 1911 the mission of the University of Tennessee Health Science is to improve the health and well-being of Tennesseans and the global community by fostering integrated collaborative and inclusive education research scientific discovery clinical care and public more than 4600 people on its faculty staff and not-for-profit corporation faculty practice groups and with more than 3200 students across the state UTHSC contributes $4 billion to the economy of Tennessee.Part of the University of Tennessee System the Health Science Center is headquartered in Memphis and includes all six of UTs doctoral-degree-granting health science colleges -- Medicine Dentistry Pharmacy Nursing Graduate Health Sciences and Health Professions. UTHSC spans the state with its four major regional clinical health science locations in Memphis Knoxville Chattanooga and Nashville as well as more than 100 clinical education sites across is the largest educator of health care professionals in the state and operates the states largest residency and fellowship advanced training programs.Located in West Tennessee on the banks of the Mississippi River Memphis is the second-largest city in the state and among the largest cities in the Southeast. The Greater Memphis metropolitan area has more than 1.3 million residents and the city ranks among those with the lowest cost of living in the country. It is home to a vibrant restaurant scene a revitalized Downtown the Midtown Arts District many scenic neighborhoods an active medical district and a burgeoning airport in the midst of a $214 million modernization.Memphis boasts attractions including Elvis Presleys Graceland the Memphis Grizzlies historic Beale Street the National Civil Rights Museum the second-largest urban county park in the United States and the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. Key Skills Experience Working With Students,Classroom Experience,Medical Management,Library Services,Pharmacy Residency,Research Experience,Teaching,Higher Education Teaching,Curriculum Development,Grant Writing,Mentoring,Research Laboratory Experience Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1