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Program Director Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing (Tenured Faculty Position) - Georgetown University Medical Center
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Position Number: 5727431
Location: Washington, DC
Position Type: Medicine - Nursing

Program Director Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing (Tenured Faculty Position) - Georgetown University Medical Center
Georgetown University: Medical Center: School of Nursing

Location: Washington, DC
Open Date: Jun 06, 2024
Deadline: Jan 01, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description
The Georgetown University School of Nursing (GUSON) seeks a Director for the PhD in Nursing Program for a 12-month full-time nursing faculty, campus based, who is tenure eligible at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor, and shares a commitment to the mission, vision and core values of the greater University and the GUSON.

We seek faculty who share our vision of preparing nurse leaders to advance social justice, dismantle oppressive conditions, promote health equity for all, and shape the future of nursing. This will be achieved through the pursuit of excellence, innovation, critical consciousness and leadership in education, practice, research, scholarship, and service.

The PhD in Nursing Program Director is responsible for the leadership, operations, and quality of the PhD in Nursing Program at GUSON. The program is primarily a campus based program with selected coursework delivered via hybrid modality. The PhD in Nursing Program has a focus on developing nurse scientists who will advance health equity, social justice and ethics.

GUSON welcomes candidates who are prepared to exercise leadership in contributing to the school's strategic priorities, including building excellence in research, as well as our commitments to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and antiracism.

A demonstrated body of work that aligns with the GUSON mission, vision, and commitment to antiracism and social justice is central to the requirements of the candidate.

This role is an administrative appointment, and time served is at the discretion of the Dean.

The primary role is administrative, with 50% effort dedicated to the administrative role. The remaining effort is 40% research and 10% teaching. Faculty responsibilities also include service to the University, including contributing to related graduate program instruction, advising students in research, serving on assigned committees, and engaging in scholarly activities.

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity, inclusiveness, and antiracism as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment at GUSON.

Requirements

Hold a research focused doctoral degree in nursing or related subject
Hold a masters degree in nursing if terminal degree is not in nursing
Hold, or be eligible for RN licensure in the District of Columbia (DC), and in home state if not resident in Washington, DC
Be eligible for rank at Associate/Full professor standing (tenure eligible) at Georgetown University
Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience

Research

Have an active body of scholarship and research consistent with tenure track expectations for the eligible rank
Have an active program of externally funded research as a principal investigator (e.g., foundation, NIH, HRSA)
Demonstrated record of peer reviewed publications commensurate with rank
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 teaching in a campus based and hybrid educational formats
Experience serving as chair of PhD-level dissertation committees

Responsibilities of the Position:

Provide vision and strategic direction for PhD in Nursing Program.
Lead, plan, and coordinate program operations, quality, and growth
Coordinate, direct and implement the PhD curriculum and programmatic activities
Develop and implement the program evaluation plan
Monitor, report, and conduct oversight of program activities (admissions, retention, graduation rates, employment rates, student satisfaction.)
Monitor and report program outcomes (publications, dissemination, grants / fellowships, employment rates, etc.) to the PhD faculty, Executive faculty, Middle States, Graduate School and other relevant external entities.
Support, evaluate, and foster the professional development of program faculty
Collaborate with the faculty, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS), Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC), including marketing/communications, advancement, SON leadership and SON administration (admissions, finance, compliance).
Serve as a teaching faculty in the PhD program, and PhD advisor.
Support student success and progression to completion
Promote fiscal responsibility of the program
Plan and implement future program initiatives
Enhance the program's reputation and visibility
Engage in scholarly activities including externally funded research, publications and grant writing.
Participate in GUSON governance activities
The PhD in Nursing Program Director reports to the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs or their designee.

Interested candidates should submit:

A current CV
Cover Letter detailing your interests in the position, teaching experience and area(s) of research
Diversity Statement
Contact information for 3 references

The GUSON builds on a 120-year tradition of excellence in nursing education at the professional, advanced practice, and doctoral levels. Our on-campus and distance-based, online nursing programs emphasize research and scholarship, are grounded in a social justice framework, and are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. Our commitment to nursing is infused with the Jesuit values of caring for the whole person - cura personalis - and serving the common good. To learn more about the GUSON, and the PhD in Nursing program please visit nursing.georgetown.edu and https://nursing.georgetown.edu/degree-programs/doctoral/phd-nursing/

To learn more about the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, & Affirmative Action (IDEAA) vision statement, please visit https://ideaa.georgetown.edu/vision-statement/.

Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position is $140,000-$160,000, which represents the full range of anticipated compensation for this position. Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors.

Qualifications

Application Instructions

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Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity & Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at (202) 687-4798.