Director of Nursing

Earlham College is a Top 100 National Liberal Arts College located in Richmond IN a small city thats just a short drive away from several major metropolitan areas including Dayton Cincinnati Indianapolis and Chicago.

Richmond and Earlham have a symbiotic relationship. Through research studies internships and volunteering Earlhamites offer Richmond expertise and service as Richmond offers our students the chance to gain valuable real-world experience. Our community assumes no religious affiliation but follows Quaker principles and practices which include respect for persons integrity a commitment to peace and justice simplicity and consensus-based community decision-making. Earlham is committed to and proud of being a diverse and inclusive place most clearly visible in our student body: 20% of our student body are international coming from 60 nations in 2022 and 24% are domestic students of color. Faculty and staff also bring tremendous diversity to the College; many have lived and worked outside the United States and they make a point of drawing on those experiences in their interactions with students. Additionally Earlham makes it a priority to serve as a safe and welcoming place for LGBTQ communities and has a four-star rating on the Campus Pride Index. Our community is characterized by respect for every person and a commitment to social justice. Equity and inclusion are central to Earlhams institutional priorities and our leadership is committed to widening the path to an Earlham education.

The Director of Nursing provides visionary leadership for Earlhams new Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program offered through a 121 partnership with Ivy Tech Community College that integrates rigorous nursing preparation with Earlhams liberal arts this model Ivy Tech holds primary responsibility for nursing program accreditation the ASN degree and NCLEX preparation/eligibility while Earlham confers the BSN degree and provides advanced nursing and health coursework academic advising and a valuesdriven community focused on ethical practice equity and social justice in healthcare. The Director of Nursing will work with the Associate Dean of the Natural Sciences Division and the Director of the Center for Global Health.

The Director of Nursing will be the academic and administrative leader of the BSN program at Earlham.

The Director will:

• Shape and articulate the vision for BSN education in a liberal arts context.
• Lead the design implementation BSN programmatic accreditation efforts and assessment of the Earlham-based components of the BSN curriculum.
• Build and steward the partnership with Ivy Tech and other external partners.
• Play a central role in recruiting enrolling and retaining a diverse and thriving cohort of BSN students; and
• Represent nursing within the College and to external constituencies.
• This is a fulltime position and an administrative appointment.

Program Leadership & Strategic Development

• Provide overall academic and operational leadership for Earlhams BSN program.
• Lead the development implementation and continuous improvement of the BSN curriculum housed at Earlham.
• Collaborate with faculty and administrators to integrate nursing education with broader liberal arts offerings and with existing programs in the sciences social sciences and humanities.
• Establish and oversee policies and procedures for admissions pathways progression and completion for Earlham BSN students in coordination with College policies and the Ivy Tech partnership.

Teaching Advising & Student Support

• Teach and/or facilitate undergraduate BSN courses at Earlham such as introductory nursing courses health systems and policy community/public health research and evidence-based practice leadership in nursing or other areas of expertise.
• Advise BSN majors alongside a team of advisors to support students academic planning for the 121 structure preparation for the transition to Ivy Tech clinical years and return to Earlham for the final BSNcompleting year.
• Work closely with campus partners to support BSN student success and experiential learning.

Student Recruitment Enrollment & Retention

• Partner with Enrollment Marketing and Academic Affairs to attract recruit and enroll a strong diverse BSN cohort by participating in key recruitment activities and clearly communicating the strengths of the Earlham BSN the 121 model and the value of nursing education in a liberal arts context.
• Collaborate with campus partners to develop tailored communication materials and advising tools that support prospective student decision-making.
• Lead a comprehensive four-year student support and retention systemincluding structured advising early alerts mentoring and clinical transitionswhile fostering an inclusive culture that builds BSN students belonging and professional identity.
• Monitor BSN student progression persistence and graduation data identifying trends and working with colleagues to implement interventions that promote student success and well-being.

Partnership & External Relations

• Serve as Earlhams primary academic liaison to Ivy Tech for all nursing-related matters including curriculum coordination scheduling student advising and support and compliance with relevant agreements.
• Coordinate with Ivy Tech leadership and faculty to ensure a seamless student experience in the 121 BSN model including clear expectations for academic standards clinical preparation and student conduct.
• Foster relationships with regional healthcare organizations community agencies and other partners to support BSN student learning service and professional development.
• Collaborate with external partners to create pipelines and pathways that support recruitment clinical experience and longterm career outcomes for Earlham BSN graduates.

Quality Assurance Assessment & Compliance

• Develop and oversee a systematic assessment plan for the Earlham components of the BSN program including BSN accreditation student learning outcomes program outcomes and alignment with institutional learning goals.
• Use assessment data student feedback persistence and graduation metrics and external trends to inform ongoing program improvement.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of developments in BSN education regulatory expectations and best practices particularly as they intersect with liberal arts contexts.
• Work closely with Ivy Tech to understand accreditation expectations and NCLEXrelated standards so that Earlham coursework and supports are well aligned with students clinical training and licensure preparation.

Faculty & Staff Leadership

• Participate in the hiring mentoring and evaluation of any nursing faculty and staff based at Earlham as the BSN program grows.
• Foster a collaborative inclusive and studentcentered culture within the BSN program and across related disciplines.
• Provide leadership in integrating evidencebased teaching practices inclusive pedagogy and highimpact educational practices in BSN courses.
• Facilitate regular program meetings and coordinate with relevant departments and committees.

Administration & Resource Management

• Participate in relevant College committees and governance structures representing the BSN program and contributing to broader institutional initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required

• Terminal degree in nursing or a closely related field (DNP Ph.D. in Nursing or equivalent terminal degree).
• Current unencumbered RN license in the United States with eligibility for Indiana RN licensure.
• Significant professional experience in nursing practice and/or nursing education with evidence of leadership responsibilities (e.g. program coordination curriculum development administrative roles or comparable leadership in a clinical setting).
• Demonstrated ability to design and assess BSN curricula and to align program goals with institutional learning outcomes.
• Strong understanding of contemporary issues in nursing and healthcare including health equity social determinants of health and ethical practice.
• Outstanding interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational time management and problemsolving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures including firstgeneration students international students and students from historically marginalized groups.
• Commitment to the values of a liberal arts education and to integrating BSN education with broad-based learning in the arts and sciences.

Preferred

• Experience developing or leading a BSN program track or major especially in collaboration with partner institutions or clinical sites.
• Demonstrated excellence as an educator in nursing or healthrelated fields with experience teaching at the undergraduate (preferably BSN) level.
• Familiarity with nursing accreditation processes NCLEX expectations and regulatory requirements and the ability to collaborate effectively with an institutional partner (such as Ivy Tech).
• Experience and/or clear interest in student recruitment and retention including collaboration with enrollment and student support offices.
• Experience in interprofessional education community-engaged learning global or crosscultural health or related highimpact practices.
• Experience mentoring students in research evidencebased practice projects quality improvement initiatives or honors/Capstone work.
• Demonstrated record of scholarship professional contributions or leadership within nursing or health professions education.
• Prior experience in a liberal arts college or similar studentcentered educational context.

Please submit the following materials with your application:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• List of Three References with Contact Information

The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance*
• Company paid Long-Term Disability after 1 year of full-time service*
• Basic and Voluntary Life insurance*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Campus Store Discount
• Free ticket vouchers for Richmond Symphony Orchestra
• Wellness Center Free Membership or Discount for eligible employees
• Athletic Games-Free entry to all home games
• Free entry into most Theatre/Music shows
• Tuition Benefits for Immediate Family for eligible employees*
• 403(b) Retirement* For eligible employees Earlham will contribute a non-elective contribution equal to 5% of gross pay after 2 years of service. After 3 years of service this non-elective contribution increases to 8%. Vesting credit is available for new employees with previous service in the education sector with required documentation.
• Many Wayne County Chamber of Commerce member businesses offer discounts to anyone with an Earlham ID

*All employee benefit offerings are subject to employee eligibility per plan documents.

Earlham College is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination against any individual based onrace colornational origin gendersexsexual orientationgender identitygender expressionagedisabilityveteran statusgenetic informationreligionor other protected classifications under applicable laws. The College is committed to building a diverse community that reflects the makeup of society and particularly welcomes and supports individuals from historically marginalized groups. As an institution with a Quaker identity Earlham also encourages applications from members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).

Earlham College complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state law. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the position or to participate in the hiring process please contact the Earlham College Office of Human Resources.

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