Academic Program Director for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing at National University, providing leadership and oversight while teaching and mentoring nursing students.
Responsibilities
Provide vision, leadership, and administrative oversight for the BSN licensure program across three campuses
Develop and evaluate curriculum, recruit and mentor faculty, guide student advisement, and oversee clinical partnerships and budgetary operations
Maintain program quality, support accreditation efforts, and foster innovation in nursing education
Contribute directly to the student experience by teaching, advising, and mentoring
Engage course content, contribute to curriculum design, participate in departmental initiatives, and collaborate with colleagues across the university to support the success of a diverse student population
Maintain the rigor and high standards of courses that attract, retain, and prepare a diverse body of students to meet workforce demands
Network with community, business, and industry partners to build a strong advisory board
Collaborate with professional organizations to understand changes in the field and explore future trends
Requirements
Hold and maintain an unencumbered nursing license in the State of California
A master’s degree in nursing is required to be eligible for the Clinical Associate Professor rank
Terminal degree in nursing is required to be eligible for the Clinical Professor rank
A minimum of five (5) years clinical experience in the field related to the clinical appointment is required for eligibility under the Clinical Associate Professor rank
A minimum of ten (10) years clinical experience in the field related to the clinical appointment is required for eligibility under the Clinical Professor rank
At least 3 years’ experience teaching in pre or post licensure nursing programs, required for eligibility under the Clinical Associate Professor rank
At least 5 years’ experience teaching in pre or post licensure nursing programs, required for eligibility under the Clinical Professor rank
At least 1 year experience as a CABRN approved Assistant Program Director/Director with validated performance of administrative responsibilities consistent with CABRN regulations for administrators of prelicensure registered nursing program, required
At least 5 years of direct patient care experience as a Registered Nurse or at least one academic year teaching in a clinical area in the last 5 years, required
Leadership in a higher education setting, required
The successful candidate will bring proven leadership, administrative, and communication skills, along with demonstrated experience in nursing education, curriculum development, and program assessment, required
Experienced in applying the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) standards required
Intermediate use of computers and Microsoft Office Suite Applications such as Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook required
CNE (Certified Nurse Educator) from National League for Nursing (NLN) preferred
Project management in higher education preferred
Working knowledge, principles, and practices of office management/systems within a higher education environment, preferred
Benefits
health insurance
retirement plans
paid time off
flexible work arrangements
professional development
comprehensive well-being benefits
Job title
Clinical Associate Professor, Academic Program Director – Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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