| California State University, Fullerton
is a large, comprehensive, urban university with approximately 2,108
full- and part-time faculty and a diverse student body of approximately
over 37,130. The university offers a broad spectrum of programs, with
55 baccalaureate and 50 master's degrees in liberal arts and sciences
and in applied and professional fields and a joint doctorate in education.
Learning is preeminent at Cal State Fullerton. We combine the best
qualities of teaching and research universities where actively engaged
students, faculty and staff work in close collaborations to expand
knowledge. Research and other creative activities are enhanced by
the proximity of the campus to nationally recognized business, cultural,
and educational institutions. Faculty members were awarded more than
$16.2 million in grants and contracts for research and scholarly activities
in 2006-07. The university has a longstanding tradition of collegial
governance. Cal State Fullerton is strongly committed to achieving
excellence through cultural diversity. We are ranked 7th in the nation
in terms of baccalaureate degrees awarded to minorities. In addition
to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, Cal
State Fullerton is committed to creating a community in which a diverse
population can live, work and learn in an atmosphere of tolerance,
civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual.
To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consid-eration
without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion,,
national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual
orientation, disability or Veteran's status or other personal characteristics
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Department Chair
Tenure-Track
The vibrant and expanding Department of Nursing at Cal State Fullerton
seeks talented and enthusiastic applicants for the position of department
chair. The Chair will be responsible for leading the department
through a continued period of growth and possible transition to
a School of Nursing. The successful candidate will be someone with
great vision who understands both national and local issues and
can assist the department in charting appropriate future directions.
The Department of Nursing offers an undergraduate baccalaureate
program with both 4-year generic and RN completion options. The
RN to BSN option has on-campus and distance cohorts. We also offer
a graduate program with concentrations in nurse anesthesia, FNP,
women's health care (NP and midwifery), leadership (includes entry-level
RN path), and school nursing. Existing programs, accredited by CCNE,
are recognized as being innovative, community-based, and student
friendly. The Department is part of the College of Health and Human
Development.
Responsibilities
- Provide the leadership and vision required to move the department
forward as it continues to expand and meet community/professional
needs.
- Administer the department, ensuring that it operates within
the framework of university, college and department mission and
goals.
- Maintain an environment that fosters excellence in teaching,
research, practice, and community service.
- Act as accreditation coordinator for the department.
- Supervise and coordinate course schedules and faculty teaching
assignments.
- Coordinate all curriculum development, revisions, and enhancements.
- Participate in, and coordinate, personnel processes for faculty
and staff.
- Maintain a harmonious, collegial, and collaborative department
environment.
- Collaborate and cooperate with campus, professional, and community
partners/constituents.
- Be responsible for oversight of department budgets.
- Facilitate internal and external grant activities of the faculty;
solicit external funding to support nursing programs.
Qualifications
- Master's in nursing; doctorate in nursing or related discipline
from an accredited institution.
- Must hold, or be eligible for, licensure by the California Board
of Registered Nurses.
- Proven administrative and leadership skills related to accreditation
(e.g., CCNE, BRN), personnel management, interpersonal communication,
budget and resource management, decision-making, and development.
- Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching, research, and
service.
- Commitment to the use of technology in teaching and program
administration.
- Evidence of successful extramural fund-raising.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multicultural
environment, and to work harmoniously with students, colleagues,
and the community.
- Knowledge of current trends and issues in nursing, health care,
and nursing education (including issues related to the Doctorate
in Nursing Practice).
- Evidence of participation and leadership in professional and
academic communities.
Preferred Qualification
- Prior experience in developing or administering a Nursing program
with institutional partners (e.g., hospitals, other colleges,
community-based organizations).
Job Control Number
23603G-08-069
Appointment Date
Summer 2008
Rank & Salary
This is a tenure-track position at the rank of Associate Professor
or Full Professor. This is a 12-month, full time position. Salary
is highly competitive and commensurate to rank, experience and qualifications.
Periodic salary adjustments are enacted by the state legislature.
An excellent, comprehensive benefits package is available which
includes health/vision/dental plans, spouse, domestic partner and/or
dependent fee-waiver; access to campus child-care as well as new
affordable housing programs; and a defined-benefit retirement through
the state system along with optional tax sheltering opportunities.
For a detailed description of benefits, go to http://hr.fullerton.edu/Benefits/CompareBenefits.aspx
Application Procedures
Submit letter of application, transcripts of all graduate work,
current vita, and three letters of reference to:
Dr. Ellen Junn
Chair, Search Committee for Nursing Department Chair
California State University, Fullerton
College of Health and Human Development, EC-606
800 N. State College Blvd.
Fullerton, CA 92834-6868
ejunn@fullerton.edu
Application Deadline
Review of materials will begin November 15, with applications accepted
until the position is filled.
Cal State Fullerton is an Equal Opportunity/
Title IX/503/504/VEVRA/ADA Employer
Achieving A Climate of Success Through
Diversity & Equity
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