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The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program within the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (COPHS) at Butler University invites applications for a Department Chair. This position’s start date is August 2025.
The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is expanding programs to include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program with students to begin nursing courses in Fall 2025. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is a professional bachelor’s degree that has initial accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission, the Indiana State Board of Nursing, and will be seeking accreditation from CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) in fall 2026.
Position summary: This position is a full-time, 10-month, faculty appointment with administrative duties in the College. This position may be tenure track or non-tenure track, depending upon the candidate’s qualifications. Academic rank will be commensurate with the candidate’s level of experience and qualifications at the time of hiring, but a minimum of associate professor qualifications is required. The Department Chair will be responsible for providing leadership in faculty development, overseeing faculty performance and evaluation, and managing faculty scheduling. This includes supporting faculty in their research and scholarship endeavors, promoting opportunities for scholarly activity, and guiding faculty in the pursuit of rank advancement. The Department Chair will also ensure alignment of faculty efforts with program goals, facilitate curriculum development and improvement in coordination with the program director, and oversee the assessment and evaluation of faculty contributions to the program. The Department Chair will engage in teaching, scholarship, and service activities consistent with the typical requirements of COPHS faculty. The Department Chair reports to the Dean of COPHS and will serve as a member of the College Leadership Team.
Two of Butler’s key strategic priorities are “to create an intentionally diverse, inclusive, and equitable campus community,” and to “build a culture of empowerment, engagement and accountability.” We seek candidates whose research, teaching, and/or life experiences have prepared them to contribute to engagement with and inclusion of culturally diverse students, faculty, and staff.
Minimum qualifications:
- Earned master’s and doctoral degrees, at least one of which is in nursing
- Possess a current or able to apply for an unencumbered registered nurse (RN) license in Indiana
- At least 2 years of clinical experience in nursing
- At least 6 years of full-time teaching experience consistent with associate professor rank
- Established scholarly record with national dissemination of work, consistent with associate professor rank
- Demonstrated record of leadership, collaboration, and mentorship in a nursing educational program
- Demonstrate commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a willingness to contribute to building an inclusive learning environment for an increasingly diverse student population
The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences offers a diverse set of programs leading to Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences, Bachelor of Science in Healthcare and Business, Doctor of Pharmacy, Doctor of Medical Science, and Master of Physician Assistant Studies. The addition of a BSN program is a continuation of expansion of healthcare related programs in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Additional BSN completion programs and graduate programs in nursing are planned.
Butler University offers personalized liberal and professional education to students in its seven colleges (Business, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Communication, Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Education, the Arts, and Founders College). Ranked #1 in “best undergraduate teaching” and “most innovative schools” in the Midwest region by U.S. News and World Report, Butler is located just five miles from downtown Indianapolis, a cultural center of the state (https://www.visitindy.com). General information about the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and Butler University is available at https://www.butler.edu/cophs. Information about the Nursing program is available at https://www.butler.edu/pharmacy-health/undergraduate-programs/nursing/
About Us
Butler University is a private, nationally recognized comprehensive university encompassing seven colleges: Arts, Business, Communication, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Pharmacy & Health Sciences and Founder’s College. Approximately 4,500 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and doctoral students are enrolled at Butler, representing 46 states and 24 countries.
Join us at the crossroads of tradition & transformation. A career at Butler University means so much more than a job. Join the dedicated, innovative, and supportive community of faculty and staff that is moving Butler Beyond.
Butler University is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, sex, race, religion, color, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other legally protected category.
Job Info
- Job Identification 1108
- Job Category Faculty
- Job Schedule Full time
- Locations 4602 Clarendon Rd, Indianapolis, IN, 46208, US
Butler University is committed to enhancing the diversity of the student body and our faculty and staff. In addition hiring decisions are made on the basis of an individual’s qualifications, past experience, overall performance, and other employment-related criteria. Butler University provides equal opportunities for employment and advancement for all individuals, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, sex, race, religion, color, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other legally protected category.
How to apply
Interested applicants should submit the following, as a single PDF document, addressed to Brenda Quincy PhD, PA-C, Nursing Department Chair Search Committee Chair via the Butler University application portal.
- Cover letter summarizing interest in this position, and how the candidate meets the qualifications of the position
- Detailed curriculum vitae
- Teaching philosophy
- Statement of leadership philosophy and experience
- Statement of research philosophy and experience
- Names, addresses, and contact information of three professional references
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The preferred start date for the position is August 2025.
Butler University is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, sex, race, religion, color, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other legally protected category.
