Academic Division Director- Nursing and Allied Health Programs
Connecticut State Community College•Willimantic, CT
•Onsite
About The Position
The Academic Division Director – Nursing and Allied Health Programs manages academic degree and certificate programs in nursing and related disciplines such as paramedic and allied health subjects at a Community College. The Director’s services include the design and development of courses and curricula and the direction of assigned faculty and staff in teaching and administering the instructional programs. Some of the College’s learning programs may include continuing education and non-credit programs under the position’s direction.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Nursing
- Connecticut license to practice nursing
- Four (4) or more years of teaching nursing subjects in higher education
- Two (2) or more years of experience in supervising health care or academic professionals
- Nursing and related health profession curriculum design, course and syllabi development and of appropriate and effective teaching materials and methods.
- Classroom and laboratory teaching effectiveness.
- Research methodology and in evaluation of academic program effectiveness.
- Leading and directing faculty and staff in a higher education environment.
- Management of operating budgets and plans.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
Nice To Haves
- APRN, D.N.P., Ed.D. or Ph.D. in Nursing or closely related field
- Previous experience as a director or associate director in an LPN or RN program
- Experience in developing and implementing innovative nursing education strategies.
- Experience establishing relationships with local healthcare facilities for potential clinical partnerships.
Responsibilities
- Program and curriculum design and development
- Faculty selection and professional development
- Instructional quality
- Budget and fiscal management
- Administration and resource management
- Program evaluation and assessment
- Community relations
- Student relations
- Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies
- Service on assigned committees and task forces
- Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings which may occur during evenings and weekends.
Benefits
- Generous leave policies
- Multiple retirement plan options
- Comprehensive health insurance choices
- Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection
- Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
