Associate Director of Nursing

Touro College & University System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 112,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Touro College & University System is seeking an Associate Director of Nursing to assure the highest quality education across our nursing programs. The role reports to the Director of Nursing and participates in the Nursing Leadership Committee to design, develop, and deliver programs that optimize student experience and outcomes.

The position requires a doctoral nursing degree and substantial faculty leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Nursing required (PhD, DNP, or EdD).
• 5 years' experience as nursing faculty strongly preferred.
• 2 years' experience leading and coordinating the work of faculty preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the academic program curricula.
• May serve as primary point person for one of the Department of Nursing's programs, as directed by the Director.
• Chairs faculty committee meetings in the Director's absence or as designated.
• Monitor and maintain academic and faculty policies.
• Ensure curriculum aligns with institutional, NYS Education Department, or CCNE standards.
• Review and advise on course offerings and course size with Course Coordinators and Nursing Leadership Committee.
• Coordinate and lead faculty mentoring and development.
• Oversee curriculum adherence to professional standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with the Nursing Leadership Committee to meet accreditation standards.
• Develop and evaluate the program evaluation plan with the Director of Nursing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written & verbal communication

Collaboration & consensus-building

Matrix management

Education

Doctoral degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

The Associate Director of Nursing is a faculty member responsible forassuring the highest quality education in the nursing programs. The Associate Director reports to the Director of Nursing and is a member of the Nursing Leadership Committee. The Associate Director, under the direction of the Director, is instrumental in program design, development, and delivery, with the goal of creating the optimal student experience and desired student outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Must hold a faculty appointment in the Department of Nursing.
• Oversee the academic program curricula.
• In the discretion of the Director, may serve as the primary point person for one of the Department of Nursing's programs.
• Chairs committee meetings of the faculty in the absence of the Director or as otherwise designated.
• Monitor and maintain academic and faculty policies.
• Ensure that the curriculum is in alignment with the institutional, New York State Education Department, or CCNE standards.
• Review, evaluate, and recommend course offerings and course size in collaboration with the Course Coordinators and the Nursing Leadership Committee.
• Coordinate and lead faculty mentoring and faculty development.
• Oversee curriculum adherence to professional standards and best practices.
• In consultation with the Director and members of the Nursing Leadership Committee, assure that all requirements for the program accreditation standards are being met.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate the program evaluation plan in collaboration with the Director of Nursing.
• Develop and supervise ATI champions.
• Assign and monitor faculty workload to ensure compliance with policies and college needs in collaboration with the Director.
• Maintain active, responsive, and positive communication with faculty and staff.
• Collaborate with the Nursing Leadership Committee, faculty, administrators, staff and students to maintain a culture of collaboration, trust, and accountability.
• Participate in the annual review process for faculty (full-time, part-time, and adjunct), in collaboration with the Director.

Education/Experience

• Doctoral degree in Nursing required (PhD, DNP, or EdD).
• 5 years' experience as nursing faculty strongly preferred.
• 2 years' experience leading and coordinating the work of faculty preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Exceptional analytical, problem solving skills, collaboration and matrix management skills.
• Strong and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and build consensus.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with faculty, staff and leadership.

Travel

• The occasional evening or Sunday duty requirement may apply for special events such as Commencement, Pinning, or Orientation, etc.

Working Conditions

• Extensive use of computers.
• Extensive time sitting.
• Ability to lift 10 lbs.

Maximum Salary

USD $140,000.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary

USD $112,000.00/Yr.