ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR - PROGRAM DIRECTOR OF MSN & PMC

Mdu Resources Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern State University College of Nursing and School of Allied Health seeks a Program Director for graduate nursing programs in Shreveport or Alexandria, Louisiana. The position begins immediately and will remain open until filled.

The successful candidate will serve as a key faculty leader, responsible for program oversight, curriculum development, and student advising. Responsibilities include curriculum preparation and content delivery to MSN and PMC students, teaching across programs

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate (ABD candidates considered). Graduate degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution.
• Experience in graduate nursing education, including teaching and clinical practice.
• Evidence of scholarly activity and eligibility to serve as a full member of the Graduate Faculty.
• Knowledge of graduate nursing education regulations.
• APRN licensure and national certification.
• Ability to report directly to the Senior Director and the Dean of the College of Nursing and School of Allied Health.

Responsibilities

• Participate in curriculum preparation and content delivery to MSN, PMC, and related graduate students.
• Teach across programs as directed by the Senior Director.
• Ensure compliance with university, state, SACSCOC, CCNE, NONPF, and other regulatory guidelines or policies.
• Maintain office hours, recruit students to all College of Nursing programs, and participate in committee work and scholarly activities.
• Advise and counsel students during required hours and as needed.
• Assist in maintaining program accreditation and approval from accrediting agencies.
• Build and maintain collegial relationships with peers, faculty, and community partners.

Skills

Curriculum development

Graduate nursing education

Scholarly activity

Regulatory compliance

APRN licensure

Leadership

Student advising

Education

Doctorate in nursing (ABD considered)

Graduate degree in nursing

Job description

Program Director – Master of Science in Nursing / Post-Master's Certificate Programs (MSN & PMC)

Northwestern State University College of Nursing and School of Allied Health seeks a Program Director for graduate nursing programs in Shreveport or Alexandria, Louisiana. The position begins immediately and will remain open until filled. The successful candidate will serve as a key faculty leader, responsible for program oversight, curriculum development, and student advising.

Responsibilities

• Participate in curriculum preparation and content delivery to MSN, PMC, and related graduate students.
• Teach across programs as directed by the Senior Director.
• Ensure compliance with university, state, SACSCOC, CCNE, NONPF, and other regulatory guidelines or policies.
• Maintain office hours, recruit students to all College of Nursing programs, and participate in committee work and scholarly activities.
• Advise and counsel students during required hours and as needed.
• Assist in maintaining program accreditation and approval from accrediting agencies.
• Build and maintain collegial relationships with peers, faculty, and community partners.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned doctorate (ABD candidates considered). Graduate degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution.
• Experience in graduate nursing education, including teaching and clinical practice.
• Evidence of scholarly activity and eligibility to serve as a full member of the Graduate Faculty.
• Knowledge of or experience with graduate nursing education regulations.
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure and national certification.
• Ability to report directly to the Senior Director and the Dean of the College of Nursing and School of Allied Health.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Northwestern State University is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on job‑related standards and comply with the principles of equal employment opportunity. The University welcomes qualified applicants regardless of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status.