DNP Program Director: Lead Academic Excellence

University of Kansas Medical Center; Kansas City (KS); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Retirement plans (457/403b)

Job summary

University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS is hiring a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program Director. The role leads the DNP program operations, ensures curricular integrity, and coordinates with faculty, students, and clinical partners to advance program outcomes.

Responsibilities include accreditation reporting, program assessment, faculty development, and student progression initiatives, with focus on quality improvement and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in nursing.
• Doctoral degree in nursing, education, or related field.
• Three (3) years of teaching experience in higher education, nursing education, or a related academic setting.
• Current 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

• Provides faculty leadership for the DNP program and ensures quality outcomes.
• Collaborates with academic leadership and clinical partners to support operations and continuous improvement.
• Leads curriculum integrity and teaching effectiveness, including course scheduling and faculty assignments.
• Supports recruitment, onboarding, and engagement of preceptors and adjunct faculty for DNP courses.
• Works with Student Affairs to support student recruitment, progression, and retention.
• Leads program evaluation and quality improvement efforts and develops action plans.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Written and Verbal Communication

Education

Graduate degree in nursing

Doctoral degree in nursing, education, or related field

Job description

University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS is hiring a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program Director. The role leads the DNP program operations, ensures curricular integrity, and coordinates with faculty, students, and clinical partners to advance program outcomes.

Responsibilities include accreditation reporting, program assessment, faculty development, and student progression initiatives, with focus on quality improvement and stakeholder collaboration.