Houston J. and Florence A. Doswell Endowed Chair

in Nursing for Teaching Excellence

Texas Woman's University (TWU) College of Nursing Dallas campus is seeking an accomplished and dynamic faculty member to serve as the Houston J. and Florence A. Doswell Endowed Chair in Nursing for Teaching Excellence. This Endowed Chair position supports a distinguished nurse faculty who will advance knowledge through education, research and scholarship, while complementing the vision, mission and priority areas of the College of Nursing. The Dallas campus has a steep tradition to excellence in education, scholarship, and practice through innovative graduate and undergraduate nursing programs that are responsive to current and emerging healthcare challenges. We seek a nationally recognized leader with a distinguished record of scholarship of teaching and funding; a commitment to education and mentorship; and demonstrated leadership and collaborations in creating and fostering transformative partnerships within TWU and communities beyond with a variety of educational initiatives. This forward-thinking leader will proactively engage with key local, state, regional, and national stakeholders on critical education topics and data-driven decision-making that will inform Dallas campus initiatives.

Under the direction of the Associate Dean of the Dallas campus, the Houston J. & Florence A. Endowed Chair in Nursing for Teaching Excellence will engage with local, state, regional, and national entities in discussions focused on excellence in teaching and innovative practices; maintain currency in the areas of education effectiveness and innovation including technology; produce, publish research, and obtain grant funding in high impact education topics; teach undergraduate and/or graduate nursing education courses; mentor nurse faculty; provide service to the college, university, and community; support collegiality; and uphold professional and ethical standards. The Endowed Chair will provide the leadership for the biennial Houston J. & Florence A. Doswell Endowed Chair in Nursing for Teaching Excellence Conference in Dallas for the purpose of promoting leadership in nursing education and preparation of nursing graduates focused on patient care and patient safety.

This tenure-track faculty position is a full-time, 12-month appointment at the Professor rank. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution
• Qualifications commensurate with rank of Professor
• Unencumbered nursing license in the state of Texas or eligible for licensure
• National certification in Nursing Education or related specialty certification
• Demonstrated ability to obtain federally funded and peer-reviewed research relevant to nursing education
• Evidence of conducting research and documented track record of publications and presentations
• Recognized nationally and/or internationally as a leader in nursing education
• Documented record of excellence as an educator
• Expert in curriculum development and evaluation
• Experience in working in academic health care setting
• Professional organization memberships with current active service participation

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of content and pedagogy required to mentor faculty for successful role development that demonstrates nursing teaching excellence
• Knowledge of current trends, issues, and innovations in education and nurse faculty preparation
• Skills in managing a productive teaching/learning environment
• Skills in working successfully with education policy makers to impact innovation and improvement in the profession
• Skills in conducting and publishing educational research
• Skills in mentoring and supporting faculty with their research and publications
• Skills in using technology and incorporating in various teaching strategies
• Ability to assess and evaluate faculty teaching performance with recommendations to enhance nursing teaching excellence
• Ability to teach effectively in an engaging learning environment leading to student achievement
• Ability to serve on college, university, and professional committees
• Ability to obtain, support, and administer successful grant funding
• Ability to engage with and support educational settings and individuals
• Ability to adapt communication and relate positively with different groups of stakeholders

Primary Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include mentoring faculty; developing and disseminating educational initiatives that promote and attain rigor and quality across all components of academic programs; college and university committee service; and state, regional and national professional activities. Educational responsibilities will include chairing and advising and/or serving on graduate student committees in both PhD and DNP programs; direct teaching in graduate and/or undergraduate courses; contributing expertise to curriculum and evaluation initiatives. Annual goals will be set in August with the Associate Dean with related metrics.

To Apply:

Candidates should submit a letter of application, a current curriculum vitae, all undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation.

TWU is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, veteran's status, genetic information, or against qualified disabled persons.