Full-Time Faculty & Program Director, EIP Nursing (Open Rank)

Stevenson University•Owings Mills, MD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Director, Nursing is a 12-month, campus-based, faculty academic program administrator (APA) position responsible for providing academic and operational leadership, management, and coordination for the undergraduate Entry-Into-Practice (EIP) degree program and associated faculty and budget. This role ensures adherence to Stevenson University and Berman School of Nursing and Health Professions (SNHP) policies. The Program Director is a member of the Nursing Unit Leadership Team and supports accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and compliance with state requirements (Maryland Board of Nursing, MBON) through a culture of assessment, continuous quality improvement, and adherence to accreditation standards for data management. Key responsibilities include collaborating on student recruitment, retention, and placement; maintaining and evaluating curriculum for accreditation and NCLEX success; program assessment; and university engagement. The role also encompasses all responsibilities of a full-time faculty member, with a teaching load of 6-9 contact hours per academic year. Rank and title are determined by education and experience. The Program Director works collaboratively within the Nursing Unit to support overall operations and initiatives.

Requirements

Master's degree in Nursing required.
Doctoral degree in Nursing or a related field preferred.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in nursing practice.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in nursing education and/or academic program administration.
Experience with accreditation processes (CCNE) and state board of nursing regulations.
Demonstrated leadership and management skills.
Strong understanding of curriculum development and assessment in nursing education.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in using technology for teaching and administrative purposes, including learning management systems.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree in Nursing or a related field.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Academic Program Administrator (APA) for the CCNE-accredited EIP nursing program.
Act as an active and contributing member of the Nursing Unit Leadership Team and the SNHP Leadership Team.
Represent the EIP Nursing Program to students, parents, professional organizations, external partners, and other relevant constituencies.
Serve as the primary point of contact for inquiries, concerns, and issues related to the EIP Nursing Program.
Perform academic administrative duties including class scheduling, supporting student recruitment, advising, and retention.
Regularly assess program quality and effectiveness and facilitate curriculum development and implementation.
Collaborate with campus constituencies to ensure operational alignment and achievement of shared goals.
Develop articulation agreements and partnerships.
Engage in collaborative pursuits and forge professional relationships to support partnerships and opportunities.
Manage the program’s budget.
Perform personnel-related responsibilities including hiring, onboarding, supervising, managing, mentoring, and evaluating program faculty.
Ensure continued nursing program accreditation by CCNE and compliance with Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON) regulations, including required reporting.
Manage the department’s operating budget in consultation with the Chief Nurse Administrator and the Dean, SNHP.
Participate in new student recruitment initiatives, including open houses, contacting visitors, announcing program news, and revising recruiting materials.
Collaborate with program staff to support student progression decisions and notifications.
Hold regular program meetings throughout the academic year.
Attend and participate in all School of Nursing and Health Professions faculty/staff, BSNHP Leadership Team, Nursing Unit Leadership Team, and Nursing Unit Working Group meetings.
Support strategic and annual initiatives as assigned.
Engage in and support grant-writing and other scholarly pursuits.
Maintain relationships with community of interest partners.
Serve as the Stevenson University representative on external advisory boards as requested.
Annually review and revise the college catalog and nursing student guide.
Engage in instructional activity totaling 6-9 contact hours per academic year in the EIP Nursing program.
Maintain teaching effectiveness by encouraging active student learning and responding to evaluations.
Prepare and regularly update teaching materials.
Confer with students on course materials and direct individual and group studies.
Prepare assignments, grade students’ work, and provide timely feedback.
Utilize the Blackboard Course Management System for all Stevenson University courses.
Write and/or update syllabi each semester or term.
Respond to emails, submit grades, attendance verification, academic alerts, and other reports.
Alert appropriate university personnel to student concerns in a timely manner.
Provide feedback to students via assignments, exams, and other forms of learning assessment.
Hold office hours (minimum of 3 hours per week).
Evaluate, update, and revise courses to ensure alignment with regulatory and accreditation requirements and support student outcomes.
Participate in the assessment activities of the Program, Nursing Unit, School, and University.
Maintain independent scholarly or applied projects to enhance teaching effectiveness.
Attend professional conferences, workshops, or meetings to maintain currency in nursing leadership and/or academic interests.
Pursue internal and external funding to support scholarly activity.
Offer quality advising services to students.
Serve on at least one Nursing Unit Standard Working Group.
Contribute to and participate in student recruitment, retention, and registration efforts.
Contribute to and participate in ongoing departmental activities, such as curriculum development and assessment.
Attend departmental/program/unit meetings.
Contribute to and participate in the planning and coordination of nursing events.
Establish professional relationships to generate clinical placement opportunities for nursing students.
Serve on University, School, and Departmental committees.
Attend all convocations, including commencement exercises and the nursing pinning ceremony.
Attend all University Faculty, Faculty/Staff, and relevant academic Department/Nursing Unit/School meetings.
Engage and participate in the life and work of the Nursing Unit, School of Nursing and Health Professions, and Stevenson University.
Participate in Department, School, and University assessment activities.
Mentor and advise new faculty, including leading New Nursing Faculty Orientation.
Serve on Faculty Mentoring and Evaluation Committee(s) of all EIP full-time faculty.