Associate Professor/Professor & Division Chair, Nursing

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Job Title Associate Professor/Professor & Division Chair, Nursing Agency Texas A&M University - Texarkana Department College of Nursing, Health, and Human Services Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Texarkana, Texas Job Type Faculty Job Description Texas A&M University-Texarkana has launched the East Texas Rural Healthcare initiative, a nursing and health professions educational campaign to address the needs of this historically underserved region. To support this initiative, we are inviting applications for the Associate or Full Professor & Division Chair, Nursing position. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to new and existing academic programs intended to provide a positive healthcare impact on East Texas. This position is located on A&M-Texarkana's main campus in Texarkana, Texas, and requires the ability to work up to 100% on-site to fulfill the essential duties of this position. Eligibility to work in the U.S. is required at the time of hire. No pre-employment sponsorship is authorized for this position. Anticipated start date will be September 2026. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES : The Division Chair is the chief academic officer of his/her division. The Division Chair reports to the Dean of the College and is responsible for the administration of the Division. The Division Chair serves a key position in the leadership of Texas A&M University-Texarkana. Success in fulfilling assigned responsibilities requires an individual who understands the role of administration and accepts administrative authority and responsibility. A successful Division Chair must possess personal qualities such as openness, integrity, and objectivity. The Division Chair must be effective in planning, communicating, coordinating, problem solving, negotiating, setting goals, and representing the Division, College, and University. The Division Chair serves a dual role as an administrator and faculty member of the Division. The administrative role is an at-will appointment subject to approval by the Dean and the Provost. A workload of administration, research/scholarship, and teaching, as appropriate to the scope of the Division includes a required 3-hour teaching assignment for the fall and spring semesters per the Rules and Regulations of the Texas Board of Nursing, and the possibility of a one class teaching assignment for Summer for additional compensation. As an administrator, the Division Chair serves as the unit budget officer and is responsible for the planning, direction, and programmatic offerings in the Division. Other administrative duties include: hiring, supervising, and evaluating faculty (tenure-track, non-tenure-track, and adjunct), preparing the Division's schedule of course offerings, maintaining records, appointing and coordinating committees, and addressing student needs. As a faculty member, the Division Chair is expected to maintain teaching effectiveness and scholarly productivity. The Division Chair works with faculty to develop and promote the Division's academic programs and implements the directives of the Dean, Provost, and President. The Division Chair also performs these essential functions: Division Leadership Directly supervises the faculty in the Division. Evaluates faculty and staff performance in consultation with the Dean. Supports and oversees the overall development of the Division faculty and staff. Recruits, appoints, and supervises division staff and student assistants. Reviews faculty and staff grievances within the division and makes decisions in consultation with the Dean. Promotes faculty development and recruitment for the Division. Evaluates faculty in accordance with evaluation guidelines and the guidelines for tenure and promotion. Makes recommendations to the dean for faculty appointments, promotions, and compensation. Initiates hiring of full-time faculty and hires adjunct faculty (includes working with HR, credentialling, etc.). Oversees the scheduling of courses and recommends implementation of additional courses and course cancellations as necessary. Addresses student concerns and is the point of contact for students. Oversees/manages student workers, GAs, and RAs. Manages budgets and requests and allocates funds appropriately to meet the needs of the Division. Oversees the Division's fiscal operations; develops and regularly monitors division budget. Oversees strategic (includes short- and long-term) planning, direction, and development of the academic division. Works with faculty and staff to establish and maintain a long-term vision for the Division that is consistent with the College, Academic Affairs Division, and University missions. Ensures Division compliance with College, University, System, and State rules and regulations. Advises the Dean and Provost on academic matters concerning the Division. Division Curriculum and Programs Ensures the quality and integrity of all academic programs within the division, including progra