MEPN Tucson Program Director (NHE Division)(C/T)

The University of Arizona•Tucson, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arizona College of Nursing invites applications for a full-time career-track faculty position serving as Program Director for the Master of Science, Entry to the Profession of Nursing Program (MEPN) in Tucson, a CCNE-accredited pre-licensure program. The Program Director provides leadership for the graduate, pre-licensure, clinical and educational mission, guiding curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation while fostering an inclusive, collaborative learning environment. This role is responsible for continuous program improvement in alignment with national, state, and University of Arizona requirements and represents the MEPN program across University, Health Sciences, and professional arenas. This career-track appointment is not eligible for tenure. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Requirements

Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, or DNP) in nursing or a related field.
Two (2) years of clinical experience as RN providing direct patient care.
Demonstrated teaching experience and clinical practice or systems leadership experience, supported by certification or equivalent preparation.
Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills, including the ability to make timely decisions, collaboration effectively, and engage openly with diverse perspectives and constructive feedback.
Active Arizona RN license by the first day of employment and ability to maintain licensure, immunizations, CPR, and other college or agency requirements.
Eligibility to obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Care from the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

Nice To Haves

Administrative experience within a professional nursing education program.
Demonstrated leadership experience in nursing education and curriculum oversight.
Experience with curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation.
Current appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Clinical Professor.

Responsibilities

Teach and mentor students within the MEPN program.
Foster a nursing values–driven learning environment that supports student success.
Evaluate student performance and contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and continuous quality improvement.
Collaborate with faculty, staff, and clinical partners to strengthen academic–practice relationships.
Ensure compliance with program, College, University, and clinical site policies.
Maintain clinical expertise through practice or practice-related activities.
Engage in scholarly inquiry and dissemination through publications, presentations, and grant-related activities.
Participate in faculty governance, College initiatives, and special projects that advance the mission of the College of Nursing.
Provides leadership for the academic integrity, delivery, and continuous improvement of the MEPN program in Tucson.
Leads curriculum implementation and innovation, including competency-based education initiatives.
Ensures ongoing compliance with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.
Coordinates course scheduling and staffing, including the assignment and ongoing programmatic oversight of on-call/per-diem instructional faculty within the MEPN program in Tucson.
Mentors and supports faculty, including workload coordination and implementation of evidence-based teaching practices.
Collaborates with academic, clinical, and community partners to advance program goals.
Oversees program evaluation and reporting and communicates outcomes to College leadership and relevant committees.