PhD PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Position Title: Associate Professor or Professor / Tenure-Eligible
PhD PROGRAM DIRECTOR
PhD Committee on Graduate Studies Chairperson
Reports To: Associate Dean for Graduate Studies (SON)
Associate Dean Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Minimum Qualifications
· Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing (preferred) or related field.
· Three (3) or more years of teaching experience in a PhD program.
· Proven track record of success in securing extramural funding for research.
· Ongoing research program with evidence of successful dissemination of findings.
· Academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor.
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience in developing PhD curricula.
· Academic leadership/administration experience.
· National recognition as a leader in the field of research.
· Academic rank of Professor.
Essential Responsibilities
1. Program Administration
a. Provide leadership for the PhD in Nursing Science program, ensuring it meets academic, professional, and regulatory standards.
b. Lead the development, implementation, and periodic review of the curriculum, ensuring it is evidence-based, innovative, and responsive to the evolving needs of the profession
c. Continuously assess the program’s effectiveness, making adjustments as needed to maintain program quality.
d. Oversee adherence to institutional, state, and federal regulations related to doctoral education.
e. Serves as PhD Committee on Graduate Studies chairperson
2. Program Faculty Support and Development
a. Mentor faculty members teaching in the program, supporting their professional development and teaching effectiveness.
b. Foster a collaborative environment among program faculty, staff and students.
3. Student Recruitment and Support
a. Participate in efforts to recruit and admit highly qualified students into the program.
b. Ensure students are matched with appropriate faculty advisors.
c. Provide academic and profession guidance to students helping them navigate course work, research, and the dissertation process.
d. Support students through the progression of their doctoral studies, from coursework through dissertation, ensuring timely completion and success.
e. Lead professional development opportunities for students.
4. Research and Scholarship
a. Encourage a culture of scholarly inquiry by aligning the program with national and global nursing research priorities.
b. Assist students in identifying and applying for research funding.
c. Promote and support the dissemination of research findings through academic publications, conferences, and other scholarly activities.
d. Maintain own funded program of research.
5. Strategic Planning
a. Develop and implement a plan for the program’s growth and development, identifying areas for opportunities and improvement.
b. Provide regular reports to the Associate Deans on progress, challenges, and outcomes.
c. Analyze the program’s performance against peer institutions and make recommendations for program enhancements.
6. Community Engagement
a. Represent the program at nursing conferences and in the media, enhancing the visibility of the program
Interested individuals should apply for requisition #25000018 at: https://uthscsa.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en&portal=101430233
Please include in your submission:
1. Letter of Intent outlining interest and experience.
2. Current curriculum vitae.
For questions, please contact the Office for Faculty Excellence at son-ofe@uthscsa.edu.
The School of Nursing is at the forefront of academic nursing, leading excellence through innovative teaching, quality research, compassionate care, and community service in South Texas and beyond. It offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees, including BSN, DNP and PhD degrees and specialty certificates across five academic programs. Today, the school’s enrollment consists of 261 graduate students and 755 undergraduate students, including 37% first generation college students and 19% male nursing students, almost twice the national average. The School of Nursing employs a state-of-the-art Center for Simulation Innovation for clinical education, as well as a growing patient care practice providing primary and acute care at our own clinic, Wellness 360 and at a variety of community partner sites. As leaders in community outreach, we also operate a mobile health unit used for disaster relief and other missions.
Faculty enjoy a wide range of engagement through our research programs, Center for Community-Based Health Promotion with Women and Children and a new Center on Smart and Connected Health Technologies. Collaborative, interprofessional research opportunities include the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s & Neurodegenerative Disease, Barshop Institute for Longevity & Aging Studies, Center for Research to Advance Community Health and more. Our School of Nursing is home to some of the most unique population health and community-based health research in the region and in the state of Texas. Faculty scholarship is supported by a dedicated team in the Office of Nursing Research and Scholarship.
Visionary leaders in the School of Nursing have been nationally recognized for their commitment to the promotion of education, practice, and innovation, which include 16 fellows of the American Academy of Nursing, 3 fellows of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and 2 fellows of the Academy of Nursing Education. We are expanding our specialist network, faculty practice and community partnerships to advance innovative sustainable models of health care and increase health equity. With a total of $13.9 million in philanthropic care provided to the community from 2019 to 2020—we truly live our missions in Texas and beyond. Be part of our growing team of over 83 faculty and 114 staff.
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