The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing (SON), a research-intensive, top-ranked school of nursing seeks outstanding candidates for the professor rank and the Assistant Dean for Innovation in Teaching and Learning in the School of Nursing. The ADITL is an innovative and visionary leader who leads pedagogical transformation at the SON. This faculty appointment includes 50% administrative effort and 50% faculty effort, with responsibilities for teaching, scholarship, and service per SON APR guidelines. This position will hold a secondary administrative appointment of Assistant Dean for Teaching and Learning. The ADITL directs evidence based curricular initiatives and innovations, program accreditation and evaluation efforts, and leads faculty development in teaching to advance the science of nursing education in collaboration with the faculty and administrative team. In addition, the ADITL develops strategies to recruit, onboard, and retain top talent for the School of Nursing to support teaching and learning. Administrative-Specific Responsibilities Include: * Develop, implement, and evaluate a strategic plan for a new Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning at the UNC-CH SON in alignment with the SON strategic plan focused on recruiting, developing, and retaining school talent in alignment with the teaching mission. * Incorporate NLN Core Competencies for Academic Nurse Educators and Clinical Nurse Educators in faculty development activities for those teaching in the SON. * Collaborate and partner with SON leaders for academic nursing retention efforts. * Lead the development of faculty in teaching and learning. * Pioneer curricular innovations incorporating digital initiatives when appropriate. * Lead NLN Center of Excellence initiatives and designation within the SON. * Coordinate implementation of the SON Academic Evaluation Plan in collaboration with the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. * Provide leadership in developing and implementing programs to support the pedagogical expertise of those teaching in the school of nursing, including classroom, online, simulation, clinical, and other learning environments. * Partner with other schools to identify areas for collaboration and implementation of joint programs. * Serve as liaison between SON and University to strengthen faculty expertise in innovative teaching and learning practices. * Seek external funding opportunities to support the Center's strategic plan and priorities. * Champion efforts related to the scholarship of teaching and educational excellence. * Provide support and guidance to faculty who are pursuing research related to the science of nursing education. * Support faculty seeking external funding for education and training grants in collaboration with the Grant Proposal Coordinator and Editor. * Supervise the grant proposal coordinator, instructional designer, and other support staff in the Center.