Program Chair, Post-Licensure Nursing - Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

West Coast University; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast University seeks a Chair for its Post-Licensure Nursing Program to provide academic leadership and operational oversight. The ideal candidate will have significant teaching experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for healthcare education, contributing to student success and academic excellence in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• At least five years' professional experience and three years in instructional roles.
• Minimum two years of online teaching experience.
• Strong regulatory and accreditation knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership and oversight for post-licensure nursing programs.
• Plan, organize, and evaluate the nursing program curriculum.
• Manage day-to-day academic operations and support faculty.

Skills

Teaching

Leadership

Curriculum Design

Communication

Data-driven Decision-making

Education

Doctoral degree (PhD, DNP, EdD, or equivalent)

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Job description

At West Coast University, we share a passion for students and transforming healthcare education! As a member of a certified Great Place to Work, you will join a collaborative, student-centric culture valuing academic integrity, mutual respect, student learning, service, responsiveness, innovation, diversity, and stewardship.

As a part of this team, you will guide students to do more than change their own lives – you will help change the lives of every patient they care for throughout their career.

As the Chair, Post-Licensure Nursing, you will provide academic leadership and operational oversight for the designated post-licensure nursing program(s).

You will make an impact by:

1. Planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating the nursing program curriculum to ensure academic quality, regulatory compliance, and alignment with institutional and accreditation standards.
2. Leading faculty in curriculum delivery, overseeing experiential and didactic instruction, and driving continuous improvement and academic excellence across all aspects of the program.
3. Managing day-to-day academic operations, serving as the primary contact for program faculty and students, supporting faculty recruitment, training, evaluation, and professional development, and conducting classroom observations.
4. Promoting student success and retention through proactive engagement, advising, and collaboration with university resources and support services.
5. Participating in university events such as meetings, orientations, graduation ceremonies, and committee meetings, while fostering a collaborative, student-centered learning environment.
6. This position includes a teaching workload; the Chair is expected to teach assigned courses each term while fulfilling administrative responsibilities.
7. Maintaining a regular campus presence and being accessible to students, faculty, and partners.
8. Travel within the U.S. for university events and meetings.

Your Experience Includes:

• Didactic and clinical teaching in nursing or related discipline, with at least five years’ professional experience and three years in instructional roles.
• Minimum of two years of online teaching experience in nursing education.
• Proven leadership in program management, faculty coordination, and operations in higher education.
• Expertise in curriculum design and assessment, including online, hybrid, and in-person modalities, applying best practices in education.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards (e.g., BRN, TBON, CCNE, CNEA, WASC, Title IV) and success in preparing for site visits and audits.
• Understanding of CCNE standards, NONPF competencies, and state nursing regulations.
• Experience in program-level leadership, faculty coordination, and academic operations.
• Data-driven decision-making skills using KPIs for strategic planning and improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to collaborate and foster an inclusive learning environment.
• Additional qualifications may be required based on the specific program.

Education

• Doctoral degree (PhD, DNP, EdD, or equivalent) from a regionally accredited institution.
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required from a regionally accredited institution.

Licenses & Certifications

• Active, unencumbered RN license in California or willingness to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Active RN license in the state of residence.
• Additional specialty credentials as required.
• Current CPR certification.
• Active national certification as FNP.
• Minimum three years of FNP clinical experience in primary care.

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Do you want a career that makes a difference? Discover the meaningful work at West Coast University.

We educate students pursuing healthcare careers and guide them through their transformational journey from student to caregiver. Our team is committed to our values of teamwork, transparency, and a student-centric approach, fostering a culture of professional growth.

West Coast University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.