Director of Academic Clinical Affairs

East Tennessee State University•Sevierville, TN

48d•Onsite

About The Position

The ETSU College of Nursing invites applications for a full-time Director of Academic Clinical Affairs. The Director of Academic Clinical Affairs provides strategic leadership and oversight for the clinical components of the nursing programs within the College of Nursing. This role involves collaboration with faculty, staff, clinical partners, and external stakeholders to ensure high-quality clinical education and compliance with accreditation standards. The Director must be a nurse with a strong background in clinical practice and academic administration. This position requires on-campus presence Monday through Friday. The College of Nursing is part of the University's Academic Health Sciences Center, which also includes the James H. Quillen College of Medicine, the Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, the College of Public Health, and the College of Health Sciences. The College of Nursing is the largest in the State of Tennessee offering multiple tracks for students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs. The Department of Undergraduate Programs is home to over 45 full-time faculty and 700 students across five (5) tracks including the Traditional BSN, Accelerated BSN (Johnson City, Kingsport, Sevierville), LPN-BSN, and RN-BSN/Dual Degree. The Department of Undergraduate Programs boasts a record of excellence with 60% of faculty holding specialty certifications and a strong record of collaboration and successful student outcomes. All programs in the College of Nursing are fully accredited by the CCNE. East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution's focus on community engagement. The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including paid time off & leave, paid holidays, health and life insurance, retirement, access to University facilities and services, and much more! Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information. https://www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity employer. Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Requirements

Masters of Science in Nursing or related field and five (5) years of relevant, progressively responsible experience.
OR
Bachelors of Science in Nursing or related field and two (2) years of relevant, progressively responsible experience (plus an additional five (5) years)
Active Registered Nurse licensure in Tennessee or compact state.
Demonstrated leadership ability and experience in clinical education administration.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in current computer technologies and educational software.
Experience with data analysis and reporting.

Nice To Haves

Earned doctorate in Nursing or related field (PhD, EdD, DNP or equivalent.)

Responsibilities

The Director of Academic Clinical Affairs provides strategic leadership and oversight for the clinical components of the nursing programs within the College of Nursing.
This role involves collaboration with faculty, staff, clinical partners, and external stakeholders to ensure high-quality clinical education and compliance with accreditation standards.