Job Description

Job Summary
The Department of Graduate Nursing in the College of Nursing and Health Innovation at the University of Texas at Arlington, invites applications for the Associate Chair of Advanced Practice Nursing and clinical assistant professor (academic professional track). Rank is negotiable based on experience.

This position is part of a dynamic leadership team in the Graduate Nursing Department which is focused on providing high quality nursing programs. Candidates should show evidence of progressive leadership experience and are expected to contribute to the academic and scholarly goals of the university and college. They will oversee the seven nurse practitioner specialty tracks offered at the university and provide strategic leadership to the programs.

In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Benefits at UTA
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.

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CBC Requirement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provide leadership to all nurse practitioner tracks.
Serve as a member of the administrative team to facilitate the provision of quality graduate nursing education.
Assists with the collection and analysis of program evaluation data.
Complete campus faculty workload assignments each semester.
Collaborate with the Dean, and Department Chair in budgeting for the needs of the department.
Oversee NP core courses including review of course evaluations, curricular development, and ongoing improvement
Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement solutions.
Monitor staffing and workload needs and recruit, evaluate, and retain qualified faculty
Coordinate onboarding and orientation of new faculty for NP programs
Oversee annual reviews for NP program directors
Facilitate the revision of curricula regularly based on student evaluations, faculty input, the changing health care systems, and requirements of relevant accrediting and regulatory bodies.
Teach graduate courses in the appropriate APRN specialty area


Required Qualifications
Doctoral degree in nursing (DNP or PhD) or related field (e.g., EdD)
Unencumbered RN license in the State of Texas or ability to obtain a Texas RN license
APRN license in the State of Texas or the ability to obtain a Texas APRN license
A minimum of two years of experience as an APRN
A minimum of two years of teaching experience
Preferred Qualifications
One year of academic leadership experience
Experience with APRN education (online and in seat)
Experience with interpreting and applying BON Rules and Regulations
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Department Information
The Department of Graduate Nursing is one of three academic departments within the CONHI. The department offers an MSN in Nursing Education, an MSN in Nursing Administration, seven nurse practitioner tracks, a Doctor in Nursing practice and a PhD in Nursing. Programs are offered online and in a hybrid format. The Associate Chair of Advanced Practice Nursing will report to the Department Chair.
University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. As a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution, UTA is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. With an enrollment of more than 42,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution and nationally recognized for its commitment to student success and service. It ranks No. 5 in Military Times’ “Best for Vets: Colleges” and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates’ salaries (The Wall Street Journal). UTA is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and is No. 6 for undergraduate ethnic diversity in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). With a global alumni network of approximately 280,000 – including leaders at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas – UTA contributes an estimated $29 billion annually to the Texas economy.

UTA is expanding its regional footprint by building a regional campus, called UTA West, in Parker County on the far west side of Fort Worth. It is scheduled to open in fall 2028. This initiative aligns with the university’s strategic growth and commitment to serving the broader community. Furthermore, UTA has launched the RISE 100 initiative, aiming to recruit 100 new tenure-system faculty to strengthen its research enterprise and leadership in key academic areas. Learn more at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100.

This is an exciting time to join UTA and contribute to its bold vision for the future.
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EEO Statement
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