Founding Department Chair and Program Director Nursing CA, Open Rank

American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN); Kirksville (MO); In loco; USD 116.000 - 210.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Descrizione del lavoro

A.T. Still University – College of Healthy Communities seeks a Founding Department Chair and BSN Program Director to build and lead a new prelicensure BSN program on California's Central Coast.

The role carries executive authority to design, launch, and govern the program with BRN-approved status. Qualifications include a doctorate in nursing, an active CA RN license, and a proven record in program development, accreditation readiness, and strategic leadership in nursing education; relocation

Competenze

• Earned doctorate in nursing (DNP or PhD) and active California RN license.
• Experience: 1 year nursing admin/fiscal management; 2 years teaching in RN programs; 1 year direct RN patient care.
• Leadership in prelicensure program development and accreditation readiness (BRN/CCNE).

Mansioni

• Direct nursing unit vision, fiscal planning, long-range strategy, governance, and quality improvement.
• Lead BRN approval, CCNE accreditation readiness, self-studies, and evaluation.
• Implement BSN curriculum aligned with AACN 2026 Essentials; collaborate on OSCE and patient-lab integration.
• Recruit and mentor faculty and staff; oversee admissions, NCLEX readiness, and clinical partnerships.
• Practice clinically 1 day/week as an income supplement.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Accreditation

Curriculum design

Faculty development

Strategic planning

Formazione

Doctorate in Nursing (DNP/PhD)

California RN license

Descrizione del lavoro

Founding Department Chair & BSN Program Director

A.T. Still University – College of Healthy Communities (ATSU-CHC)

Description

Location: San Luis Obispo, CA | Start Date: Q1 2027 | Inaugural Cohort: July 10, 2028

Appointment: Full-Time, 12-Month | Rank: Associate Professor or Professor

Salary: $116,424–$174,636 (Associate) | $139,744–$209,616 (Professor) | Relocation: Up to $12,000

Executive Opportunity A.T. Still University (ATSU) invites applications for the Founding Department Chair and BSN Program Director in San Luis Obispo. Serving as Chief Nurse Administrator and BRN-approved Program Director, you will hold executive authority to build, launch, and lead a dynamic prelicensure BSN program from the ground up on California's Central Coast.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Governance: Direct nursing unit vision, fiscal planning, long-range strategy, shared governance, and continuous quality improvement.
• Accreditation & Compliance: Lead California BRN approval, CCNE accreditation readiness under 2026 Standards, self-studies, and systematic evaluation.
• Curriculum & Simulation: Implement a BSN curriculum incorporating AACN 2026 Essentials, partnering with the Director of Simulation & Clinical Skills for OSCE and patient-lab integration.
• Faculty & Students: Recruit, mentor, and evaluate Assistant Director, faculty, and staff; oversee admissions, retention, NCLEX-RN readiness, and clinical partnerships.
• Practice Option: Opportunity to practice clinically 1 day/week to supplement income.

Requirements

• Education & Licensure: Earned doctorate (DNP or PhD required), advanced degree in nursing, and an active, unencumbered California RN license.
• Experience: Min. 1 year nursing admin/fiscal management experience; 2 years teaching in pre/post-licensure RN programs; 1 year continuous full-time direct RN patient care.
• Expertise: Demonstrated leadership in prelicensure program development, BRN/CCNE accreditation, and AACN Essentials implementation.

Benefits & Location Includes medical, dental, vision, robust retirement, and relocation assistance up to $12,000. Enjoy an exceptional quality of life in San Luis Obispo, known for sunny weather, ocean access, and vibrant community living.

ATSU is an EOE