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The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities. We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives.
JOB TITLE:
Associate Professor of Nursing/Graduate Program Director (MS & DNP)
JOB PURPOSE:
The Associate Professor/Graduate Program Director will assume a faculty position as well as internal leadership position in the Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing (FWWSON). Specifically, the purpose of the position is to provide oversight to the school’s two graduate programs, including the Master of Science program (nurse leader and nurse educator concentrations) and the Doctor of Nursing Practice program (Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner concentrations).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Associate Professor/Graduate Program Director is responsible for internal leadership and administration, curriculum development especially in the graduate nursing programs, accreditation, student recruitment for graduate nursing programs, admissions and progression in the graduate nursing programs, graduate program evaluation, and faculty development. Moreover, the Associate Professor/Graduate Program Director will teach in the graduate program, have an active program of research as well as provide career advising and service to the school, college, university, and profession.
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:
The Associate Professor/Graduate Program Director will assume a leadership position within the Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing by (FWWSON) serving on important school, college, and university committees including the Leadership Council in the FWWSON.
COMPETENCIES:
The candidate must demonstrate experience and competency to assume an important teaching, research, service, management, and leadership position in the FWWSON.
REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:
This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.
Priority deadline for completed application is December 1, 2023.
HIRING STATEMENT:
UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu
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The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/