Director of Curriculum - Prelicensure Nursing

Herzing University; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 128,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Herzing University in Denver seeks to appoint a Director of Curriculum to lead nursing program design across prelicensure tracks, ensuring alignment with accreditation standards and current evidence-based practice across all delivery modalities.

The role includes supervising senior curriculum staff, coordinating strategy across program tracks, and maintaining strong communication with faculty and external partners to support continuous improvement and student success.

Qualifications

• Doctorate (DNP, DNE, or PhD) earned.
• Active RN license in the state of primary employment, with eligibility for other states.
• Minimum of five years of professional nursing practice.
• Minimum of three years in nursing education, curriculum development, or program leadership in a post-secondary prelicensure program.
• Experience supervising curriculum or program staff preferred.
• Experience supporting accreditation self-study or site visit preferred.
• Experience with online nursing program curriculum design and online delivery considerations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of senior curriculum leadership, providing direction and development.
• Set curriculum strategy for each program track and ensure consistent implementation.
• Establish structured communication rhythms with Associate Directors.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations for direct reports.
• Ensure curriculum policies align with the university's mission and operations.
• Collaborate with senior leaders on course development, exam proctoring, and resource planning.
• Represent Herzing University nursing curriculum with external partners and accrediting bodies.
• Oversee work with curriculum advisory committees and external experts.
• Ensure student feedback informs curriculum development and revision.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Nursing education

Online curriculum design

Faculty supervision

Accreditation experience

Education

Doctorate (DNP/DNE/PhD)

Job description

Current staff, faculty/adjunct at Herzing University: log into UKGand navigate to Menu > MyCompany > View Opportunities to apply using the internal application process.

To participate in a remote work arrangement, employees must reside in the United States. No remote work arrangement will be considered for working from outside the United States.

Overview

The Director of Curriculum leads the design, development, review, implementation, and continuous improvement of nursing curriculum across all Herzing University prelicensure nursing programs. The Director ensures that curriculum is academically rigorous, aligned with accreditation standards, reflective of current nursing practice and evidence, and consistently implemented across all delivery modalities.

The Director of Curriculum provides direct supervision to assigned personnel, to support faculty driven curriculum and assessment at Herzing University. The Director coordinates curriculum strategy, ensures consistent implementation across programs, and maintains a consistent and continuous communication strategy with all stakeholders to advance faculty ownership of prelicensure nursing curriculum and assessment.

REQUIREMENTS

• An earned doctorate (DNP, DNE, or PhD).
• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of primary employment, with eligibility for licensure in additional states as required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional nursing practice experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in nursing education, curriculum development, or academic program leadership at the post-secondary level in a programmatically accredited prelicensure nursing program.
• Experience supervising or providing direction to curriculum or academic program staff preferred.
• Experience supporting or leading an accreditation self-study or site visit preferred.
• Experience with online nursing program curriculum design and the instructional design considerations specific to online delivery preferred.

Compensation

Compensation is determined based on the qualifications, experience, and circumstances of each hire. It is uncommon for new employees to start near the top of the salary range. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a tuition waiver and reimbursement program, health insurance, paid time off, and a retirement savings plan. The salary range for this position is $127,500 to $172,500.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversight of Curricular Operations

• Directly supervise the Associate Director of PN Curriculum, Associate Director of ASN/BSN Curriculum, and Associate Director of MSNDE Curriculum, providing clear direction, performance expectations, and professional development.
• Set curriculum strategy for each program track and hold Associate Directors accountable for translating that strategy into consistent implementation across all delivery sites and modalities.
• Establish and maintain structured communication rhythms with Associate Directors to monitor curriculum implementation progress, surface issues, and ensure alignment across program tracks.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations for direct reports, providing constructive feedback that supports growth and development.
• Ensure communication aligns with execution of faculty recommendations and evaluation of curriculum performance.
• Collaboratively develop, review, and update policies and procedures governing curriculum development, review, and implementation across prelicensure nursing programs.
• Align with the AVP of Instructional Design and Delivery on course development structure, timelines, and quality assurance processes to meet desired outcomes.
• Align with the AVP of Instructional Design and Delivery on processes and timelines associated with exam proctoring to support successful execution and accountability measures.
• Collaborate with the Director of Simulation and Lab on the development and placement of simulated learning experiences within the curriculum.
• Ensure that curriculum policies and procedures align with the university's mission, vision, and operations.
• Collaborate with the VP of Academic Operations to ensure curriculum requirements are reflected in resource planning including faculty time, facilities, equipment, and technology.
• Represent Herzing University nursing curriculum with external partners, accrediting bodies, and advisory groups on curriculum-related matters.
• Oversee work with curriculum advisory committees, including industry experts, alumni, and community representatives, to gather insights and recommendations for curriculum development.
• Ensure student feedback is incorporated in curriculum development and revision processes through Associate Directors.
• Develop and maintain relationships with professional organizations and instructional design partners to keep the curriculum responsive to external demands.

Design, Development, and Sustainability of Prelicensure Nursing Curriculum

• Establish the strategic direction for prelicensure nursing curriculum, ensuring alignment with HLC, ACEN, or CCNE accreditation standards, state board of nursing requirements, and current evidence-based nursing practice.
• Provide leadership to ensure curriculum across all delivery modalities reflects a consistent academic standard and equivalent learning outcomes.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of curriculum maps, course sequencing frameworks, and program learning outcome structures for all prelicensure nursing programs.
• Chair with the Nursing Curriculum Committee, which serves as the forum for nursing curriculum decisions across all programs.
• Collaborate with the Director of Clinical Education, Prelicensure Nursing to ensure clinical curriculum integration aligns with placement capacity, preceptor competency, course learning objectives, and clinical hour requirements.
• Collaborate with the Director of Lab and Simulation, Prelicensure Nursing to ensure that learning experiences satisfy program and course learning objectives, reinforce concepts introduced in the didactic portion of courses, and prepare students to successfully practice and apply clinical skills in a hands‑on setting.
• Ensure proper curriculum scaffolding amongst courses and modalities of delivery (didactic, lab, clinical) for a cohesive, high-quality student learning experience.
• Stay current with shifts in regulatory requirements, technologies, and evidence-based practices in nursing education and direct the integration of relevant advances into curriculum design.

Oversight of Prelicensure Nursing Curriculum, Assessment, and Continuous Improvement

• Direct systematic, evidence-based curriculum assessment cycles across all prelicensure nursing programs on a schedule aligned with University Annual Program Review and Comprehensive Program Review cycles and accreditation requirements.
• Analyze NCLEX pass rate data, NCSBN and Mountain Measure data, program completion data, employer feedback, and graduate outcomes to identify curriculum gaps and direct continuous improvement strategy.
• Ensure curriculum design supports early identification of and intervention for at-risk students.
• Oversee collaboration with the Student Learning Data Analyst