Nursing Program Director & Academic Leader

Thomas Jefferson University; South Whitehall Township (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson College of Nursing at Thomas Jefferson University invites applications for a twelve‑month, salaried Program Director for Undergraduate Prelicensure BSN Programs. The Director reports to the Chair and advises the Associate Dean on academic affairs, ensuring high quality nursing education and compliance with accreditation standards.

The role emphasizes curriculum oversight, program evaluation, faculty development, student concerns, site evaluations, and preparation of self-studies;

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in nursing or a related field.
• Earned Graduate degree in Nursing.
• Eligible for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor or higher.
• Current PA RN license or eligibility.
• Knowledge of accreditation, curriculum design, and program evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with review and selection of program candidates.
• Monitor formative and summative program evaluation metrics.
• Review and revise program curriculum.
• Meet/exceed expected program outcomes and benchmarks.
• Develop action plans if standards or benchmarks are not met.
• Assist Chair with academic planning and faculty deployment.
• Respond to student concerns to resolve conflicts and grievances.
• Prepare self-study reports for accrediting agencies and site evaluations.
• Assist with faculty recruitment, development, evaluation, and mentoring.
• Review clinical site evaluations with the API team.
• Maintain relationships with accreditation bodies, nursing boards and stakeholders.
• Develop initiatives to integrate the college with communities of interest.
• Participate in recruitment information initiatives as required.

Skills

Leadership

Educational leadership

Nursing education

Curriculum development

Education

Doctorate in nursing or related field

Graduate degree in Nursing

Tools

Accreditation knowledge

Curriculum assessment

Job description

Jefferson College of Nursing at Thomas Jefferson University invites applications for a twelve‑month, salaried Program Director for Undergraduate Prelicensure BSN Programs. The Director reports to the Chair and advises the Associate Dean on academic affairs, ensuring high quality nursing education and compliance with accreditation standards.

The role emphasizes curriculum oversight, program evaluation, faculty development, student concerns, site evaluations, and preparation of self-studies;