Assistant Professor Nursing and BSN Program Director

Job Summary
Gonzaga University in Spokane WA seeks to fill a fulltime 9month academic appointment to serve as Bachelor of Science in Nursing BSN Program Director at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Department of Nursing. There is also administrative work undertaken during the summer months for which a stipend will be provided. The department is looking for candidates to provide engaged leadership in the daytoday operations of the campusbased BSN program. The successful candidate will hold a tenuretrack appointment in the Department of Nursing and will also be appointed as BSN program director for a 3year period with an annual review as well as eligibility to be reappointed as the program director for an additional 3year period. The BSN program is a campusbased program offered during fall and spring semesters. The successful candidate will be an experienced nurse educator and administrator with the ability to build collaborative relationships with demonstrated competence in teaching and scholarship curriculum development program evaluation and leadership. If hired the candidate must be willing to relocate to the Spokane area. For information on our mission please visit: https://www.gonzaga/about/ourmissionjesuitvalues/missionstatement

Essential Functions
Provides daytoday operational leadership for the Department of Nursing BSN program in accordance with the mission and values of the department school and the university. Collaborates with faculty to ensure the integrity of the BSN curriculum. Ensures compliance with CCNE accreditation standards and Washington state regulations for nursing education programs. Provides cohesion across all levels of the BSN program through regular communication and meetings with semester lead faculty and BSN Council. Plans and coordinates the scheduling of courses with other departments and disciplines as necessary. Serves as the program liaison with clinical agencies and collaborates with staff to orient students to clinical requirements maintain student records report compliance with health and safety requirements and provide clinical agency updates to appropriate program faculty and staff. Provides guidance and mentorship to faculty teaching in the BSN program and staff who support the program. Teaches 6 credits in the program each academic year in areas of nursing while serving as the BSN Program Director. The teaching credits may include didactic and/or practicum courses in the BSN program. Collaborates with program faculty and staff coordinators to ensure that academic advising processes are cohesive and facilitates student success. Provides program updates and reports at departmental councils/committees and School of Nursing and Human Physiology and University committees. Other related duties as assigned by the Associate Deans.

Minimum Qualifications
Earned PhD in Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice DNP or a doctoral degree in a related field is acceptable if the masters degree is in nursing. Master of Science degree in nursing (a masters degree in a related field is acceptable if the doctoral degree is in nursing). Valid unencumbered Washington state RN license or ability to obtain prior to hire. Three years of administrative leadership experience in a BSN nursing program (Chair Assistant Director Director) to include experience with curriculum development program planning evaluation assessment and accreditation processes. Minimum of three years of experience teaching in an accredited prelicensure registered nursing program. Minimum of three years recent experience providing direct patient care as a registered nurse. Demonstrated record of creating inclusive learning environments that address the needs of diverse learners including students from groups that have been traditionally underrepresented or marginalized in Nursing.