Program Director/Faculty Position, Undergraduate Prelicensure BSN Programs Jefferson College Nursing

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

The Program Director reports directly to the Chair of Undergraduate Prelicensure BSN Programs, with secondary consultation from the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs. The Program Director is responsible for delivering a high quality academic programming for students. Under the directorship of the Program Director, it is expected that the Program will be in responsible for program compliance with all professional and accreditation standards, guidelines, and benchmarks consistent with the mission, vision, and values of the Jefferson College of Nursing. The Program Director is accountable for successful teaching and learning practices within the Program.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the review and selection of program candidates.
• Monitor formative and summative program evaluation metrics.
• Review and recommends revision of program curriculum.
• Meet/exceed expected Program outcomes and benchmarks.
• Develop action plans if standards, expectations, and benchmarks are not met.
• Assist the Chair with academic planning and faculty deployment.
• Respond to student concerns to resolve conflicts, appeals, and disputes/grievances.
• Assist with preparation of self-study report for accrediting agencies and participation in site evaluations.
• Assist with faculty recruitment, development, evaluation, and mentoring.
• Review and consult clinical site evaluations with the Academic Practice Integration (API) Team.
• Maintain strong working relationships with federal, state and local constituencies, accrediting bodies, nursing boards, clinical agencies, specialty organizations, students, preceptors, faculty and alumni.
• Develop initiatives to integrate the Jefferson College of Nursing and its communities of interest.
• Participate in recruitment/information initiatives as required

Qualifications Required

• 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, unencumbered PA RN license (or eligibility as required)
• Knowledge of accreditation, curriculum design, and program evaluation

Appointment and Application

This is a 12-month salaried position with a generous benefit and retirement program. Academic appointment and salary will be commensurate with experience.

About Jefferson

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.