Job Title
Director, School of Nursing, Tenure-Track Faculty
Department
Nursing
University Expectation
MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching, robust research/creative activity, and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.
Salary
The salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience.
Job Summary/Basic Function
Middle Tennessee State University invites applications for the Director of the School of Nursing position. We seek an accomplished, visionary leader with a strong background in nursing practice, academic scholarship, and administrative experience who can advance the School’s mission of preparing the next generation of nursing professionals through excellence in education, research, and service. Reporting directly to the Dean of the College of Behavioral and Health Sciences, the Director must have the academic credentials to qualify at the full professor rank. Expedited tenure upon appointment is possible. This is a 12-month position with a start date of August 1, 2026.
Key Responsibilities
The Director serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the School of Nursing and will provide strategic leadership in the following areas:
- Clinical Partnerships: Build, strengthen, and expand the number of clinical affiliation agreements and clinical rotation sites to support high-quality student learning experiences.
- Program Innovation: Lead efforts in innovative program design and educational delivery methods to meet the evolving needs of students and the nursing profession.
- Curriculum and Accreditation: Oversee program development, curriculum quality, accreditation compliance, and continuous program evaluation.
- Faculty and Staff Development: Recruit, mentor, and support faculty and staff in teaching, practice, research, and service roles.
- Nursing Education Growth: Develop and expand nursing education opportunities, including new program initiatives, advanced degree pathways, and continuing education programs.
- Resource Management: Administer budgets, facilities, and resources to ensure effective and sustainable operations.
- Community Engagement: Build strong connections with health care systems, professional organizations, and community partners to advance nursing education and practice.
- Advocacy and Representation: Represent the School of Nursing within the college, university, and broader professional community.
Required Education
A terminal degree in nursing, nursing education, or nursing science is required by the appointment date.
Required Related Experience
The following is required:
- Cumulative of three (3) years of full-time or part-time clinical practice as a registered nurse.
- Five (5) years of experience in nursing education.
- Three (3) years of administrative and leadership experience in higher education.
Required License/Registration/Certification
A current, active, and unencumbered Tennessee Registered Nurse license or the multistate licensure privilege to practice as a registered nurse in Tennessee is required.
Other Desirables
Applicants with the following will receive special consideration:
- Record of achievement in teaching, scholarship, and service.
- Experience in curriculum development and revision.
- Experience with budget management, accreditation, faculty evaluation, and strategic planning.
- Evidence of collaborative leadership, strategic planning, and innovation in higher education.
Documents Needed to Apply
To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research or creative activities (as appropriate to the discipline), and a statement of leadership philosophy (Other Document 1) as separate attachments at the time of online application.
NOTE: The cover letter should address the applicant's qualifications, including specific dates for the required related experience, and the applicant's vision and goals for nursing education.
Special Instruction to Applicants
For more information about serving as a faculty member at Middle Tennessee State University, please visit our faculty recruitment webpage.
If you need help applying, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Nancy Stone at Nancy.Stone@mtsu.edu.
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MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
- 13 paid University holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Retirement plans
- Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
- Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
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MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://police.mtsu.edu/annual-security-report/ or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.
For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.
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Application Review Date: 11/13/2025
