Associate Professor-Graduate Program Director

American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN); Laramie (WY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wyoming seeks a Program Director for Graduate Nursing (MS/DNP)/Associate Professor to provide leadership in the Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing.

This role combines faculty responsibilities with internal leadership to oversee the MS and DNP programs, including nurse leader/educator and family psychiatric/PMHNP tracks. The position emphasizes curriculum development, accreditation, student recruitment and progression, program evaluation, and faculty development, with teaching and

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in nursing (or Master’s in nursing with a related doctoral degree).
• Experience in curriculum development, accreditation, and program evaluation is required.
• Record of teaching and scholarship sufficient for tenure and promotion to Associate Professor/Professor.

Responsibilities

• Oversee graduate programs (MS/DNP) and lead curriculum development for graduate nursing.
• Coordinate accreditation activities and program evaluation.
• Recruitment and progression of graduate students; advise and mentor.
• Teach in the graduate program and maintain an active program of research.
• Provide service to the school, college, university, and profession.
• Support faculty development and collaborative leadership within FWWSON.

Skills

Communication

Rural healthcare education

Adult learning

Leadership

Diversity & inclusion

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Doctoral degree in nursing

Master’s in nursing + doctoral in related field

Job description

Description

The University of Wyoming seeks a Program Director for Graduate Nursing (MS/DNP)/Associate Professor. The Associate Professor/Graduate Program Director will assume a faculty position as well as internal leadership position in the Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing (FWWSON). Specifically, the purpose of the position is to provide oversight to the school’s two graduate programs, including the Master of Science program (nurse leader and nurse educator concentrations) and the Doctor of Nursing Practice program (Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner concentrations).

The Associate Professor/Graduate Program Director is responsible for internal leadership and administration, curriculum development especially in the graduate nursing programs, accreditation, student recruitment for graduate nursing programs, admissions and progression in the graduate nursing programs, graduate program evaluation, and faculty development. Moreover, the Associate Professor/Graduate Program Director will teach in the graduate program, have an active program of research as well as provide career advising and service to the school, college, university, and profession.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited institution or Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution with doctoral degree in related field
• Eligible for unencumbered RN licensure in Wyoming
• At least 5 years of experience practicing in nursing
• History of experience in curriculum development, accreditation, and program evaluation
• Record of teaching and scholarship to warrant tenure and appointment to Associate Professor/Professor rank
• Evidence of leadership experience
• Valid driver’s license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy.

Desired Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds in academic and clinical settings
• Experience in rural healthcare education and practice
• Understanding of principles related to adult learning
• Excellent leadership and management skills
• Commitment to working effectively with students, employees, vendors and community members