Program Director, Baccalaureate Nursing (Hawk Hill Campus) Full Time or Part Time Status: Full-Time, 12 months If Part Time, hours per week: If temporary, please provide a start and end date: Job Type: No Response Position Summary or Faculty Qualifications
The Program Director for the Baccalaureate of Nursing program at Hawk Hill provides leadership as
requested by academic leadership and as outlined and required by the accrediting bodies. The
Program Director is responsible for the daily operations of the undergraduate nursing program
including but not limited to implementation of the curriculum, faculty supervision, student recruitment, admission and progression, simulation integration, and clinical placements. The Program Director will report directly to the Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Nursing and will work closely with the academic leadership team within the School of Nursing and Allied Health. This is a 12-month faculty position with both administrative and teaching responsibilities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Promotes and contributes to the enhancement of a high performing learner-centered environment.
- Supervises the baccalaureate nursing program at Hawk Hill.
- Communicates regularly with the BSN Program Director at the Lancaster site, the Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Nursing and the Dean of the School of Nursing and Allied Health.
- Supports the recruitment, development, and retention of fulltime and adjunct nursing faculty.
- Facilitates the implementation, review, and revision of the BSN curriculum.
- Collaborates with the leadership team of School of Nursing and Allied Health to design, develop and implement strategies to assess and enhance academic rigor, quality, and compliance to academic standards including program accreditation.
- Works with faculty and student support services to implement and maintain a student success and retention plan for the undergraduate nursing programs.
- Assists the leadership team of the School of Nursing and Allied Health in assuring the BSN nursing program is compliant with the PA State Board of Nursing and accrediting agency standards including but not limited to annual reports, substantive change reports, mid cycle reviews, and self-study documents.
- Tracks NCLEX pass rates at the individual and aggregate level.
- Participates in the development of nursing program budgets in collaboration with Assistant Dean and Dean of the School of Nursing and Allied Health.
- Works within budgetary boundaries to assure the functioning of the BSN nursing program.
- Collaborates with the Student Enrollment Management and nursing leadership on projections of student enrollment for current and future nursing programs.
- Forges relationships and agreements with external organizations and academic institutions to enhance students’ clinical experiences.
- Works in collaboration with the faculty and staff to secure clinical placements and clinical schedules for all students.
- Works in collaboration with the Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Nursing to assign workload and teaching assignments to all faculty.
- Participates in new faculty orientation planning and implementation in collaboration with the Faculty Recruitment and Development Coach.
- Collaborates with the Faculty Recruitment and Development Coach to provide faculty development opportunities and individual coaching to meet identified needs.
- Reviews all faculty and course evaluations each semester.
- Collaborates with the Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Nursing to complete annual evaluations of faculty and staff as assigned.
- Supports faculty in the promotion and tenure process.
- Collaborates with other department of the University such as admissions, advising, marketing, enrollment management, institutional effectiveness, and other academic programs to enhance the nursing programs.
- Reviews data from NCSBN, Mountain Measurement, ATI, and other sources to support changes in policy, procedure, and curriculum.
- Incorporates current theories, research, and practice into the design of instruction, including plans for development and revision of curriculum.
- Demonstrates service to the School of Nursing and Allied Health, the University, profession, and/or community.
- Demonstrates a commitment to scholarship through professional development which enhances teaching and learning.
- Facilitates BSN program meetings at Hawk Hill and in collaboration with the Lancaster site.
- Participates in faculty and leadership meetings within the School of Nursing and Allied Health.
- Models professional values in support of the mission, vision, educational outcomes, and strategic direction of the School of Nursing and Allied Health and the University.
- Performs other duties that may be in the best interest of the University as requested by academic leadership.
Secondary Responsibilities:
- Identifies professional goals to support leadership development in collaboration with supervisor.
- Represents the School of Nursing and Allied Health and the University at external events including professional organizations, community event, recruitment activities, and other designated events.
- Serves on School and University committees as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
- Earned doctorate in Nursing or Education or evidence of significant progress toward doctoral degree completion.
- Master of Science in Nursing.
- Current unencumbered Pennsylvania registered nurse license.
- Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) certification preferred or willingness to complete certification within two years of employment.
- Minimum of five years of effective teaching experience in a baccalaureate nursing program.
- 3-5 years of progressive experience in academic leadership.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills.
- High level of emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as required by the circumstances.
- Flexibility in managing a dynamic and evolving academic program.
Preferred Qualifications: Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:
- Occasionally lifting between 11-25 lbs
- Occasionally carrying between 0-10 lbs
- Occasional standing; frequent walking and sitting
- Negligible exposure to hazardous materials
Additional Information: Hiring Range Position Classification: Faculty Union: None Number of direct reports to this position: 0 to start; will expand with Program growth Number of indirect reports to this position: Department: Undergraduate Nursing (BSN) Date Open to Internal Applicants: Date Open to External Applicants: Job Close Date: Open Until Filled No Open to: Internal and External Applicants