Director of Undergraduate Studies, School of Nursing (5548)

Idaho State University

1d•$105,000 - $123,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Undergraduate Nursing Director for the School of Nursing, College of Health leads a multi-campus team dedicated to educating the nursing professional workforce of Idaho. The Director is responsible to design, implement, and evaluate all aspects of the baccalaureate degree program. The program includes traditional (first degree) students, accelerated (second degree) students, and Completion (Associate degree RN) students. This is a 12-month position and reports to the Associate Dean/Director of the School of Nursing and will be located at the Pocatello or Meridian Campus. Travel is required. This position is a clinical track faculty role with responsibilities in teaching, scholarship, and service. The Director works collaboratively with the Associate Dean and Director of the School of Nursing, as well as the Program Manager of the BSN Program. This is an open-rank, clinical track faculty position eligible for promotion under current guidelines established by the School of Nursing, College of Health, Kasiska Division of Health Sciences, and Idaho State University. This position is not eligible for new visa sponsorship at this time. Candidates who already hold valid U.S. work authorization may be considered.

Requirements

MSN with current CNE certification.
At least five years of teaching experience at the baccalaureate nursing level, including responsibility for course design, classroom and clinical instruction, student evaluation, and continuous curriculum improvement.
Two years of demonstrated success in leadership roles with responsibility for program management, strategic initiatives, and team development.
Active, unencumbered Idaho RN license or eligibility to obtain one.
Master's in Nursing or Doctoral degree in Nursing.
Experience in guiding undergraduate nursing education at the baccalaureate level and higher, fostering growth and student success.
Potential for scholarship, research, and grants/contracts.
Active unencumbered RN license in the state of Idaho.
Doctorate degree in Nursing or at least three years of faculty experience in nursing.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree in Nursing (PhD, DNP, or equivalent).
Experience providing leadership to multi-site teams across varied geographic locations, ensuring cohesion, accountability, and consistent program delivery.
Experience coordinating and leading accreditation processes for nursing programs, including preparation of self-studies and compliance reports.
Experience in directing baccalaureate and higher-level nursing programs, including responsibility for curriculum development, faculty mentorship, budget management, and student outcomes assessment.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day leadership, operational management, and oversight of undergraduate nursing programs.
Develop and articulate a vision of excellence for undergraduate nursing education that aligns with the School’s strategic plan.
Teach at least one course per semester, modeling instructional best practices and maintaining content expertise.
Provide leadership in curriculum development, oversight, evaluation, and innovation to ensure alignment with accreditation standards (CCNE) and the AACN Essentials.
Guide the integration of simulation and emerging instructional technologies into the curriculum.
Collaborate with the curriculum committee and faculty to engage in continuous quality improvement when addressing curricular issues.
Contribute to the strategic growth and alignment of all nursing programs across the state.
Oversee student advising, progression, remediation processes, and graduation readiness.
Ensure program policies uphold standards of competence, fairness, and patient safety across all campuses.
Maintain consistent documentation and communication of student progression and remediation decisions.
Expand and strengthen clinical placement opportunities across Idaho, cultivating strong relationships with healthcare partners to ensure high-quality clinical learning experiences.
Promote consistency in the student experience across all campuses, ensuring standardized teaching, assessment, and access to resources.
Demonstrate servant leadership, civility, and professionalism with staff, faculty, students, patients, families, and community partners.
Recruit, retain, evaluate, and mentor undergraduate faculty and staff, fostering a culture of accountability, professional growth, and scholarly development.
Supervise site coordinators and course faculty to ensure consistency in pedagogy, student support, and faculty mentoring.
Provide direct supervision to Undergraduate Faculty and the Undergraduate Program Manager, including recruitment, evaluation, and ongoing professional development.
Manage departmental resources, exercise fiscal stewardship, and oversee budgetary responsibilities.
Determine staffing needs, develop schedules, review adjunct qualifications, and initiate hiring processes.
Foster interprofessional collaboration within academic and clinical settings.
Advance nursing practice through integration of theory, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and research in the undergraduate curriculum.
Represent the Undergraduate Program at School, College, and University meetings.
Engage in ongoing professional development based on professional standards and constructive feedback.
Support the growth of students and colleagues by modeling best practices, providing timely and professional communication (emails within 24 hours), and participating in flagship School of Nursing events.