Job description

Position title: Director of Nursing Education Program – Tenure Track (assistant, associate, or

full professor based on qualifications)

Reports to: Vice President of Student Affairs

Department: Nursing

Position Number: FN 0501

FTE: 1

Date: September 14, 2022

Position Summary:
Adams State University, a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) in rural

southern Colorado, is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic educator with significant prior

leadership experiences to serve as the Nursing Program Director. The successful candidate will

provide leadership and oversight of the online RN to BSN program and the traditional BSN

program. The Nursing Program Director facilitates and promotes student learning within each

of the Nursing programs through sound administrative practices and the creation of an

environment that promotes academic rigor, fosters instructional innovation, and provides

comprehensive support services to students. The Nursing Program Director works closely with

department faculty, staff, and students as well as health care providers, community partners,

and other educational programs.

Candidates should demonstrate that they possess (a) a commitment to student-centered

instruction, (b) a passion for mentoring and teaching a diverse student population, (c) a

commitment to further maintain a research record that is commensurate with level of experience, (e) a

vision for expanding programs and other initiatives. The successful candidate must have the ability to

effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse faculty, staff, and students as well as partners

within the small, rural community of Alamosa and the greater San Luis Valley. The university offers

faculty a mentoring program and professional development opportunities.

Specific Job Duties (Essential Functions and Responsibilities)

The director is responsible for administrative oversight of the department. Responsibilities beyond

teaching include, but are not limited to:
1. Ensuring that the nursing programs comply with all requirements of both the Colorado

State Board of Nursing and the CCNE.

2. Assuming responsibility for faculty and staff evaluation and development.

3. Developing and maintaining partnerships with external agencies.

4. Assuming a leadership and coordinative role in curriculum development and evaluation,

including the establishment and assessment of student learning outcomes and the use of

instructional technologies.

5. Developing and enforcing guidelines pertaining to admission, retention, and recruitment

of students.

6. Coordinating, administering, and directing all activities in the development,

implementation, and management of the Nursing programs including fiscal planning,

grants, and other funding sources.

7. Coordinating the preparation of appropriate licensing board reports and accreditation

visits of the Colorado State Board of Nursing and CCNE to maintain full accreditation

status.

8. Represents the Nursing program in community collaborations.

9. Recruiting and hiring of faculty.

10. Academic advising, scholarly activities, and service to the university, profession, &

community.

Qualifications:
The Director of the Nursing Education Program must possess the following qualifications:

Ability to treat others with respect, civility, and courtesy and to work honestly, effectively, and

collegiality with employees, students, and the community. This includes the ability to use appropriate

conflict management skills to effectively manage any disagreement that might arise or to bring the

disagreement to management for assistance in productive resolution when the situation requires.

• A minimum of a Master’s degree in nursing from a Nursing Education Program with national

nursing accreditation.

• An active unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in Colorado; or ability

to obtain a Colorado license.

• Documented knowledge and skills related to teaching adults, teaching methodology,

curriculum development, and curriculum evaluation.

• Two (2) years of full-time, or equivalent, clinical experience as a practicing registered

nurse.

• Two (2) years of full-time, or equivalent, experience in teaching in an approved Nursing

Education Program. Such experience must be at or above the level of the Nursing Education

Program the individual will be directing.

Preference will be given to applicants who possess/demonstrate:

• Evidence of valuing equity, treating cultural diversity as assets, and promoting

inclusiveness through demonstrated experience with culturally diverse communities

among potential target and constituent populations, and a track record of working with

underserved or underrepresented populations.

• Doctorate of Nursing degree.
• Experience with online nursing education.
• Prior administrative experience.
• Evidence of a leadership style that includes faculty mentoring, open communication,

innovation, and fiscal responsibility.

• Experience with CCNE accreditation.
• Evidence of networking ability.
• Evidence of scholarly activity and potential for continued scholarly growth.

Salary and Compensation:
A base faculty salary of $57,792 to $80,016 commensurate with qualifications and academic rank with

an administrative stipend. Excellent medical/dental and retirement benefits.

Applications

Completed applications must include the following:

• Letter of application, describing interest in this position:
• Current resume/vitae
• Names and contact information (addresses, telephone numbers, e-mail addresses) of three (3)

professional references who can address your qualifications for this position.

• Unofficial transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended, official transcripts required

upon hiring.

Send completed application documents as attachments to:
Email: kmcook@adams.edu Phone: 719 587-8171

Priority consideration to completed applications submitted on or before October 15, 2022 and will

continue until the position is filled.

Disclosures:
In compliance with the Immigration Control Act of 1968 candidates for positions must provide proof of

eligibility to work before an offer of employment can be made final.

Adams State University performs background checks as a condition of employment for prospective

employees and current employees seeking certain promotional opportunities. Offers of employment are

contingent upon completion of an acceptable background check. Applicants will be asked to provide

personal data and sign a release form before the background check is conducted. Applicants who fail to

provide the data and consent form will not be considered for employment or promotion. Background

checks include review of criminal records and sex offender registry background. Credit and driving

record background may apply to certain positions.

Adams State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications are sought

from all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, disability, and, as covered by law, veteran status.

In addition, University policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, national origin, ancestry,

age, sexual orientation including transgender status and gender expression, marital status, and parental

status.

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