Faculty: Nursing; Direct Entry MSN (DE-MSN) Program Coordinator

Concordia University Wisconsin • Ann Arbor, MI

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About The Position

Concordia University seeks applicants for the position of Full-time Faculty and Direct Entry MSN (DE-MSN) Program Coordinator in the School of Nursing at the Ann Arbor (CUAA), MI campus. The successful candidate is a registered nurse whose responsibilities include coordination of the DE-MSN Program within the framework established by the university and the SON (4 TCs) and other teaching responsibilities in the graduate and undergraduate nursing programs (20 TCs) annually. This is a twelve-month on-site position with the administrative portion renewed annually. The program coordinator reports to the Director of Graduate Nursing.

Requirements

• Current Wisconsin and Michigan licensure as a registered nurse or eligible for such licensure.
• An earned doctorate in nursing or a related field.
• Preferred areas of nursing expertise include medical/surgical, gerontology, mental health, pharmacology, community/public health, or leadership.
• Candidate must have teaching experience at the university level in baccalaureate and/or higher degree programs.
• Previous administrative experience is desired.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrates effective organizational skills, and is a self-starter.
• Exhibits a willingness and ability to work with diverse individuals and organizations.
• Candidates should possess strong written and oral communications skills.
• Able to travel occasionally on behalf of the University.
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS).

Responsibilities

• Implements the DE-MSN Program on the Ann Arbor campus with guidance from the Director of Graduate Nursing and in collaboration with the CUW DE-MSN program coordinator.
• Presents matters of concern to the Director of Graduate Nursing.
• Reviews course evaluations each semester and plans for improvement in collaboration with the Director of Graduate Nursing.
• Contributes to required reports for the Michigan State Board of Nursing, the Wisconsin State Board of Nursing, AACN, HLC and CCNE.
• Adheres to program policies.
• Displays strong commitment to student success and advises students as necessary.
• Collaborates with the Director of Graduate Nursing to determine teaching assignments.
• Ensures the clinical coordinator maintains student and faculty records, including student health records.
• Oversees clinical placement and contractual agreements with affiliating agencies in conjunction with the Clinical Placement Coordinator and Contract Coordinator on the CUAA and CUW campuses.
• Participates in the student orientation for each cohort.
• Oversees clinical faculty and clinical sites and assignments.
• Attends SON meetings as assigned and when appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Implement teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to students.
• Teach pre-licensure nursing courses as assigned by CUW department chair or program director.
• Provide timely written and verbal feedback related to student performance.
• Keep current records of student grades and academic work.
• Participate in ongoing course and program review and revision.
• Participate in program governance.
• Represents the University and DE-MSN Program at conferences, meetings, conventions, and in the community.
• Maintains current knowledge of and preferably active practice within the area of teaching responsibility.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account
• Disability and Survivor Plan
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree