Founding BSN Chair & Program Director — Accreditation Lead

A.T. Still University; Kirksville (MO); On-site; USD 116,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance up to $12,000

Clinical practice opportunity one day/

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A.T. Still University invites applications for the Founding Department Chair and Program Director to lead and develop ATSU-CHC's BSN program in San Luis Obispo. This full‑time role administers BRN approval, accreditation, and curriculum alignment with AACN Essentials, driving quality and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates have RN licensure, a doctoral nursing degree, and proven administrative leadership in nursing education with strong budgeting and strategic planning skills.

Qualifications

• RN license in good standing and an earned doctoral degree in nursing (DNP or PhD).
• Experience leading prelicensure nursing programs and accreditation processes.
• Strong governance, budgeting, evaluation, and performance-improvement skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive academic leadership for development, BRN approval, CCNE accreditation, and ongoing program operation.
• Lead curriculum design, outcomes assessment, and alignment with AACN Essentials.
• Oversee faculty recruitment, development, workload, and performance evaluation.
• Manage budget, resources, and strategic planning to ensure program success.
• Collaborate with simulation and clinical-skills teams for integrated education.

Skills

RN license

Administrative leadership

Curriculum development

Regulatory & accreditation

Budget management

Faculty development

Program leadership

Education

DNP or PhD in nursing

Job description

A.T. Still University invites applications for the Founding Department Chair and Program Director to lead and develop ATSU-CHC's BSN program in San Luis Obispo. This full‑time role administers BRN approval, accreditation, and curriculum alignment with AACN Essentials, driving quality and regulatory compliance.

Ideal candidates have RN licensure, a doctoral nursing degree, and proven administrative leadership in nursing education with strong budgeting and strategic planning skills.