Director of Nursing Program
Director of Nursing Program
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Job Description
Stephens College seeks an exceptional leader and educator to serve as the Director of its Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. The BSN was launched in 2020 and is now fully accredited by CCNE and the Missouri State Board of Nursing. The program is positioned for future growth and expansion building on its foundational partnership with Boone Health a 5time Magnet designated hospital adjacent to campus investments in high quality simulation and skills laboratory facilities and a new traditional 4year track complementing its accelerated 3year directentry track and transferfriendly approach.
Stephens College is the second oldest Womens College in the United States and boasts a 190year history of forwardthinking innovation a campus in the heart of a vibrant college town and a dedication to the development of the next generation of leaders in clinical fields. The Director of Nursing reports to the Dean of the Womens College as part of the School of Health Sciences the latter of which includes clinical graduate programs in Physician Assistant Studies and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. The new Director will build on existing strengths seek opportunities for expanded reach and advocate for programmatic needs and innovations. We are most interested in candidates who can build and maintain a teamwork atmosphere that is mutually supportive and focused on student achievements lead communityfacing partnerships that support student professional development and be at the forefront of student recruitment and retention.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Academic planning curricular design program development and coordination/oversight of all academic offerings programmatic policies and compliance with accreditation standards in collaboration with program faculty
- Accreditation compliance annual reporting
- Budgeting hiring financial expenditures and resource management
- Program faculty training
- Liaison with Boone Health and other community partners ensuring program integration and workforce development goals are met
- Student outcome assessment and evaluation of program effectiveness
- Student recruitment retention and completion efforts
- Marketing and outreach
- Development of student practicum experiences
- Chair program faculty meetings advisory council meetings and program reviews
- Oversee and support staff and adjunct faculty in the program
- Maintain research/scholarship and/or clinical activities
Qualifications
- Unencumbered Missouri RN license or eligible for Missouri Licensure
- PhD EdD or Doctor of Nursing (DNP) degree
- Experience consistent with an initial appointment as Associate Professor with tenure
- Achievements in program design and administration and curricular innovation
- Five or more years experience as a practicing nurse
- Experience with program accreditation assessment and continuous bestpractices review
Preferred Qualifications
- Leadership experience in a Nursing or other clinical program
- Selfdirected communityminded and enthusiastic leader
- Ability to work in a fastpaced collaborative environment in a leadership position
- Exceptional communication interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability and desire to be the publicfacing representative of the program
When applying you must include the following items:
- CV
- Cover Letter
- References
- Teaching Philosophy
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
