Founding BSN Chair & Program Director - Lead Launch

ATSU PUBLIC

San Luis Obispo (CA)

On-site

USD 116,000 - 210,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Relocation assistance
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Job summary

A.T. Still University’s San Luis Obispo campus seeks a Founding Department Chair and Program Director to provide full-time academic and administrative leadership for the BSN program, ensuring BRN approval and CCNE accreditation.

The role directs curriculum, faculty, budgeting, and regulatory compliance, guiding ongoing program assessment, quality improvement, and readiness for site visits while aligning with ATSU mission and community needs.

Qualifications

  • Must hold an RN license in California and an earned doctoral degree (DNP or PhD).
  • Experience leading prelicensure nursing education, accreditation, and program development.
  • Strong leadership, budgeting, and regulatory/compliance capabilities.
  • Track record in curriculum design, faculty development, and program assessment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead BSN program development, BRN approval, launch, and CCNE accreditation readiness.
  • Oversee mission, goals, policies, and outcomes alignment with ATSU and nursing standards.
  • Ensure governance participation, continuous quality improvement, and community engagement.
  • Direct curriculum development incorporating AACN Essentials and evaluative mapping.
  • Manage budget, resources, and long-range planning for the nursing unit.

Skills

RN license
Leadership
Curriculum development
Regulatory affairs
Budget management
Teaching experience
Strategic planning

Education

Nursing Doctoral Degree (DNP/PhD)
California RN License

Job description

A.T. Still University’s San Luis Obispo campus seeks a Founding Department Chair and Program Director to provide full-time academic and administrative leadership for the BSN program, ensuring BRN approval and CCNE accreditation.

The role directs curriculum, faculty, budgeting, and regulatory compliance, guiding ongoing program assessment, quality improvement, and readiness for site visits while aligning with ATSU mission and community needs.

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