Program Director- AZ- Graduate Nursing Program
Program Director- AZ- Graduate Nursing Program
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Midwestern University College of Health Sciences Glendale Arizona invites applications for the administrative position of Program Director to oversee the CCNE-accredited graduate nursing programs at Midwestern University including the Master of Science in Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Program the Master of Science in Nurse Leadership Program and the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program. Eligible candidates for the Program Director position will hold a current unencumbered RN license and eligibility to practice in Arizona an earned doctorate in nursing or health-related field at least two years of clinical experience as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and a current national certification as an APRN. The University seeks an individual with leadership vision and creativity that demonstrates:
- Understanding of higher education with a focus on recruitment of students
- Experience in clinical practice and with the placement of students on clinical rotations
- Understanding of curricular design implementation and evaluation
- Ability to manage faculty and support faculty development and scholarship
- Excellent communication skills
- A vision of advanced practice nursing
- Knowledge of and experience with strategic planning
- An ability to manage human and fiscal resources
- A commitment to lifelong learning
The ideal candidate will have administrative experience along with a record of teaching research and service. The salary and benefits are competitive and will be commensurate with experience and the responsibilities of this key position. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Midwestern University is an independent institution of higher education committed to the education of health care professionals. The Glendale campus is located on 155-acres in Glendale Arizona 20 miles northwest of Phoenix and is home to the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine the College of Pharmacy-Glendale the College of Dental Medicine-Arizona Arizona College of Optometry College of Graduate Studies and the College of Veterinary Medicine and the College of Health Sciences Glendale campus. The College of Health Sciences includes programs in Cardiovascular Perfusion Clinical Psychology Nurse Anesthesia Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Speech-Language Pathology. The University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission a Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Please submit your application packet through MWUs online job board at Your online application will include the following:
- Cover letter (upload as an attachment)
- CV(upload as an attachment)
- Application (you will be prompted to complete theonline application)
Interested applicants are also encouraged to contact Jared Chamberlain Ph.D. Dean College of Health Sciences at and/or .
Midwestern University is a private not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses one in Downers Grove Illinois and the other in Glendale Arizona. More than 6000 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine dentistry pharmacy physician assistant studies physical therapy occupational therapy nurse anesthesia cardiovascular perfusion podiatry optometry clinical psychology speech language pathology biomedical sciences and veterinary medicine. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning respect for all members of the health care team service interdisciplinary scholarly activity and personal growth.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance short/long term disability and pet insurance. We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account. We offer a work life balance with competitive time off package including paid holidays sick/flex days personal days and vacation days. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan tuition reimbursement child care subsidy reimbursement program identity theft protection and an employee assistance program. Wellness is important to us and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility.
Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past current or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class in accord with all federal state and local laws and regulation. Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/). Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.
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Director
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