DNP Program Director: Curriculum, Accreditation & Leadership

Kansas University; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas University is seeking the DNP Program Director to provide faculty leadership for the Doctor of Nursing Practice program, coordinating operations, curriculum, and assessment. The role liaises with academic leadership, Student Affairs, clinical partners, and external stakeholders to ensure standards compliance.

In collaboration with faculty and program leadership, the Director focuses on continuous improvement, reporting, and the implementation of evaluation activities to enhance outcomes

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in nursing.
• Doctoral degree in nursing, education, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of teaching experience in higher education, nursing education, or a related academic setting.
• Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) certification and licensure.
• Clinical experience as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).
• Experience leading an academic program, course coordination, and/or curriculum development.
• Experience supporting accreditation, regulatory compliance, and/or program assessment.
• Experience coordinating practicum placements and preceptor engagement.
• Experience with student recruitment, admissions, progression, retention, academic advising.

Responsibilities

• DNP Program Leadership and Coordination: serve as faculty leader and resource for the DNP program and collaborate with leadership to support operations and quality improvement.
• DNP Curriculum and Faculty Support: promote curricular integrity and teaching effectiveness, schedule planning, and recruit/preceptor engagement for DNP courses.
• Student Success and Academic Progression: support recruitment, admissions, progression, and retention and advise on program requirements and policies.
• DNP Program Assessment and Quality Improvement: lead program evaluation and develop action plans for program quality.

Education

Graduate degree in nursing

Doctoral degree in nursing, education, or a related field

Job description

Kansas University is seeking the DNP Program Director to provide faculty leadership for the Doctor of Nursing Practice program, coordinating operations, curriculum, and assessment. The role liaises with academic leadership, Student Affairs, clinical partners, and external stakeholders to ensure standards compliance.

In collaboration with faculty and program leadership, the Director focuses on continuous improvement, reporting, and the implementation of evaluation activities to enhance outcomes