Director of Nursing

Kids for the Future; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead the development and launch of a nursing program at Arizona Christian University. The Director will create a mission-aligned curriculum, establish partnerships, and ensure accreditation processes are met.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree (Doctoral preferred) and exhibit strong commitment to nursing education within a Christian context. This full-time role will require excellent leadership, mentorship, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required, with a strong preference for a Doctoral degree.
• Exceptional commitment to nursing education and Christian higher education.
• Ability to mentor and equip students effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and launch ACU's nursing program.
• Create a high-quality nursing curriculum aligned with ACU’s mission.
• Recruit and develop faculty for the nursing program.

Skills

Nursing education expertise

Writing communication skills

Mentorship ability

Biblical worldview integration

Education

Master’s degree

Doctoral degree strongly preferred

Job description

• Location 1 W FIRESTORM WAY, Glendale, AZ, 85306-3216, United States
• Job Category [ACU-CAT:ACADEMIC-LEADERSHIP]
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Required Degree Masters

General Job Brief

Arizona Christian University is seeking a Director of Nursing to provide founding leadership for the development and launch of ACU’s nursing program. This individual will guide the creation of a high-quality, mission-aligned nursing curriculum; lead the state approval and programmatic accreditation processes; recruit and develop faculty; help design clinical partnerships and student learning experiences; and establish the academic, operational, and assessment systems needed for long-term program success. The Director of Nursing should be an experienced nurse educator and administrator who can combine regulatory expertise, curricular vision, organizational leadership, and a commitment to Christian higher education as ACU prepares students for lives of professional excellence, compassionate service, and faithful leadership in health care.

This role also requires a comprehensive understanding of, and commitment to, ACU's unique Christian mission and vision to Transform Culture with Truth, and the ability to advance that mission and vision through the performance of its duties, including person-to-person mentorship and discipleship. The Director of Nursing will be a faculty member.

Key Responsibilities

• Work in collaboration with the University’s mission to launch a nursing program that will make ACU a leading nursing training center in the Southwest.
• Interface with appropriate stakeholders, including donors, hospitals, and other community partners.
• Work closely with ACU’s academic leadership to develop curriculum and academic systems.
• Assist in the building of nursing and allied health labs and other student support resources.
• Liaise with Admissions and Financial Aid to ensure appropriate processes for admission to ACU and the nursing program.
• Coordinate with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness to successfully obtain all necessary accreditations and authorizations to launch the nursing program.
• Initiate and develop relationships and partnerships with community partners who would add value to the nursing program.
• Regularly report on the program’s progress to constituents.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all departments and University information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Completing other duties and tasks with utmost integrity and professionalism, as directed, and not necessarily mentioned in this description, may be asked on a volunteer basis.
• Commitment to the University’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and Statement of Faith; and an active Christian faith.
• Comfort and familiarity with the practice of praying with and for others, including students, faculty, and fellow University staff.
• The ability to meaningfully support and encourage students, faculty, and staff from a biblical worldview perspective, using relevant and applicable references from the Old and New Testaments and orthodox Christian writings.
• Demonstrated alignment with and enthusiastic support for the Christian Mission and Core Commitments of the University, including signing the University's Statement of Faith and Core Commitments annually.

Education and Experience

Master’s required, Doctoral degree strongly preferred.

Special Requirements

Must be willing to work occasional nights and weekends, attend special recruiting events, and perform work travel as needed to develop the program.

Ability and Skills

• Exceptional Commitment to and expertise in nursing education.
• Commitment to Christian higher education, including excellent writing ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and uncomplicated manner with a wide public.
• Ongoing energetic and enthusiastic personality; “self-starter,” high standards of conduct, appearance, and attitude.
• Ability to mentor and equip students.
• Desire and ability to integrate a biblical worldview in all aspects of the nursing program.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; to manage personnel and financial resources with sensitivity.

This position is considered full-time and exempt from overtime pay provisions under the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and any applicable state laws.