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Professor, Population Science, and Director, Population Research Center

Full time hybrid
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Civitas
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Full time hybrid
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Austin, Texas
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Ryan Streeter
Executive Director, Civitas Institute

Professor, Population Science, and Director, Population Research Center

About the role

The University of Texas at Austin School of Nursing is seeking an experienced leader to take on the role of Director of the Learning Enhancement and Academic Progress (LEAP) Center. Qualified candidates are those whose education, perspectives, and experience enable them to direct and develop programs in the LEAP Center, which focuses on engaging and developing faculty and providing support services to enhance student academic success. This person will be responsible for short- and long-term goals consistent with the mission, goals, and strategic plan of the School of Nursing. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Responsibilities
  • Direct and develop programs in the LEAP center, which centers on engaging and developing faculty and providing support services to enhance student academic success. Responsible for short and long-term goals consistent with the mission, goals and strategic plan of the School of Nursing.
  • Collaborates with Director of Simulation and Skills Laboratory to provide excellence in student experiential learning.
  • Designs programs, activities and environment to promote learning success of students, including remediation, tutoring, academic skill development, and faculty resources for helping students.
  • Facilitates faculty in developing and using innovative instructional strategies and technologies.
  • Participates in preparation of LEAP budget, as well as makes recommendations for resources.
Application Instructions

Applicants can access this position at The University of Texas at Austin job site and will be prompted to submit a CV, letter of interest, and three professional references with contact information. The selection committee may request additional materials from finalists, specifically addressing the faculty portion of this position.Materials may include a teaching statement, teaching evaluations, etc. Finalists may be asked to give a seminar to highlight their vision and relevant experience.

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