Associate Professor Nursing - Assistant Chair - 915 in Pembroke

Position Overview: Full‑time, 10‑month, tenure‑track Assistant Chair of Nursing at McKenzie‑Elliott School of Nursing (MESON) – UNC Pembroke. Reports directly to the Chair of the McKenzie‑Elliott School of Nursing and serves as a key academic leader supporting the administration, coordination, and continuous improvement of undergraduate and graduate nursing programs.

Responsibilities: The Assistant Chair maintains an active faculty role, including teaching responsibilities each semester, with a reduced teaching load (two course releases annually) and a summer stipend in recognition of administrative duties. In collaboration with the Chair and Program Directors, the Assistant Chair supports the operational and academic management of nursing programs, including faculty workload assignments, faculty evaluation processes, and coordination of student admissions, progression, and retention initiatives. This work contributes to ensuring program quality, consistency, and alignment with institutional priorities. The role contributes to accreditation and regulatory compliance, working closely with program leadership to coordinate and support accreditation processes and reporting requirements for the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Additionally, the Assistant Chair provides leadership in faculty development by fostering excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service, and by supporting a collaborative academic environment that advances the mission of MESON and the broader College of Health Sciences. The position includes other responsibilities as assigned by the Chair in support of the School’s strategic priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in academic leadership within a school or program of nursing (e.g., program director, assistant/associate chair, or equivalent role)
• Experience with accreditation processes and reporting, including familiarity with Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) standards and North Carolina Board of Nursing requirements
• Evidence of sustained scholarly productivity, including peer‑reviewed publications, presentations, and/or grant activity
• Experience in curriculum development, program assessment, and continuous quality improvement aligned with accreditation standards
• Demonstrated success in faculty mentorship and development, including support for teaching effectiveness, scholarship, and promotion/tenure progression
• Experience with student admissions, progression, retention, and student success initiatives in nursing education
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain partnerships with healthcare agencies and community stakeholders
• Experience with online or hybrid program delivery and familiarity with state authorization requirements or distance education compliance
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaborative leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
• Commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, particularly in serving rural and underserved populations

Required Credentials: All candidates must hold a minimum of a doctorate in nursing or a related field plus a master’s degree in nursing from an appropriately accredited institution; 5 years university teaching experience in nursing; three years of administrative experience; and three years, or the equivalent, of full‑time clinical experience as a professional nurse. Unrestricted RN license in the State of North Carolina or a compact state.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement: UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

Employment Background Check: All positions are subject to the successful completion of an employment background check, which includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD‑214 as part of the online application process.

Employment Details: Full‑time equivalent: 1.0; 10‑month appointment; FLSA Status: Exempt; Position # 915; Monthly: 10; Recruitment Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience; Anticipated Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience; Is Grant Funded: No.