Program Director- ADN

Gwinnett Technical College; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett Technical College is seeking a Program Director for the Associate Degree Nursing program at the Lawrenceville campus. The role involves curriculum design, student advisement, budgeting, and management of adjunct faculty.

You will teach a minimum of 19 contact hours per semester across day or evening courses and ensure program accreditation. The position requires a Doctorate or Master’s degree in nursing, Georgia RN licensure, and at least three years of nursing education experience.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or Master’s degree in nursing is required.
• Current RN licensure in Georgia is required.
• At least three years of teaching in a nursing education program leading to initial RN licensure.

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop, implement and instruct the Associate Degree Nursing program.
• Design and develop curriculum and course materials; recruit and advise students.
• Teach a minimum of 19 contact hours per semester and coordinate delivery across day/evening sessions.

Skills

RN licensure

Teaching experience

Curriculum design

Student evaluation

Outcome assessment

Credentialing compliance

Education

Doctorate or Master’s degree in nursing

Job description

This job is a full time, benefited, FLSA Exempt/Professional position in the Nursing Sciences Division that reports to the Dean of Nursing and Life Sciences.

Salary: $ 80,000/yr

Schedule: 40-hours per week, at the Lawrenceville campus; Monday through Friday; May occasionally work at the Alpharetta-North Fulton Campus

Minimum Qualifications

(Job Code 10708) Doctorate or Master’s degree in the discipline. Current RN licensure in Georgia. At least one (1) earned graduate degree in nursing and at least three (3) years of teaching experience in a nursing education program leading to initial registered nurse licensure. Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all regulatory agencies and appropriate accrediting bodies for the courses assigned. Prior teaching experience in a college-setting, post-secondary or technical education setting is required, including experience with curriculum design and development, student evaluation, and outcome assessment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in teaching college-level Nursing courses in two-year or degree-granting technical colleges. 3 years prior nursing experience in an educational setting as a medical surgical or mental health registered nurse/or hospital setting. Experience in nursing simulation is a plus. Experience in course and curriculum development, administration, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing education program. Demonstrated flexibility with the diverse student population and learning styles; demonstrated experience with various teaching strategies, including advanced instructional technologies. Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and the community. Ability to teach in the classroom and multiple clinical settings. Proficient in written and oral communication. Demonstrated occupational competency. Must be computer literate with the ability to use standard software programs.

Job Description Summary

The program director is responsible for the ongoing management, development, implementation, and instruction of the Associate Degree Nursing program. Duties include curriculum design and development; instruction, recruitment, and advisement of students; budgeting; management of adjunct faculty; and participation in college committees and professional enhancement activities. The program director will teach a minimum of 19 contact hours of day or evening instructional courses per semester [not including Occupational Based-Instruction or internships]. Teaches face-to-face, hybrid, and online classes as needed to provide course delivery and scheduling options that promote student retention and program completion. Evaluates students' progress in attaining goals and objectives. Requests and maintains supplies and equipment and prepares budget requests. Maintains program accreditation requirements. Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports. Attends staff development training, workshops, seminars and conferences. Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the training area. Meets with students, staff members, and other educators to discuss students' instructional programs and other issues. Assists with recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts. Serves as the nurse administrator and accomplishes all duties adhering to the BON and ACEN requirements.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop certificate and associate degree curriculum. (15%)
• Organizes and administers the educational program in accordance with the goals and objectives of the program and/or college. (15%)
• Prepares and teaches lesson plans for classroom and clinical instruction for credited Nursing courses. (Performed by all incumbents) Provide for quality instructional services. (20%)
• Evaluates students' progress in attaining goals and objectives. (Performed by all incumbents). (5%)
• Develops program and course outlines, goals and objectives. (Performed by some incumbents). (5%)
• Maintain and develops continuous quality assessment and improvement strategies. (5%)
• Coordinate departmental activities. (5%)
• Participate in college and community activities. (2%)
• Requests and maintains supplies and equipment and prepares required budget requests. (2%)
• Maintains program requirements, as appropriate. (5%)
• Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports. (5%)
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending staff development training, workshops, seminars and conferences and by reading professional literature in the related vocational field. (2%)
• Meets with students, staff members and other educators to discuss students' instructional programs and other issues impacting the progress of the students. (5%)
• Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior. (5%)
• Assists with recruitment, retention and job placement efforts. (4%)
• Performs other duties as assigned in the fulfillment of the needs, philosophy, and purpose of Gwinnett Technical College. (4%)

Physical Demands

• Requires operation, access, or control of financial resources. (N)
• Requires having a P-Card. (N)
• Driving is a responsibility of this position. (O)
• This position will have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care. (N)
• This position will have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications). (O)
• This position is a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods with or without reasonable accommodation. (C)
• This position requires moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another with or without reasonable accommodation. (O)
• This position requires the ability to adjust or move objects up to 15 pounds in all directions with or without reasonable accommodation. (O)
• This position requires the ability to repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers with or without reasonable accommodation. (C)
• This position requires the ability to operate machinery and/or power tools with or without reasonable accommodation. (N)
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment with or without reasonable accommodation. (N)
• Noisy environments. (O)
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. (N)
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. (N)
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more with or without reasonable accommodation. (N)
• Work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. (N)
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned. (C)

The Technical College System of Georgia and its constituent Technical Colleges do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed or religion, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran or military status, marital status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). This nondiscrimination policy encompasses the operation of all technical college-administered programs, programs financed by the federal government including any Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I financed programs, educational programs, and activities, including admissions, scholarships and loans, student life, and athletics. It also encompasses the recruitment and employment of personnel and contracting for goods and services.

The Technical College System and Technical Colleges shall promote the realization of equal opportunity through a positive continuing program of specific practices designed to ensure the full realization of equal opportunity. The following person has been designated to manage inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Lisa Richardson, Title IX and Section 504 Director, 5150 Sugarloaf Parkway, Building A, Room 407, Lawrenceville, GA 30043, 678-226-6691