Program Director/Faculty Position, Undergraduate Prelicensure BSN Programs, Lehigh Valley Campus

Jefferson Health; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Jefferson Health is seeking a Program Director for the Undergraduate Prelicensure BSN Programs at the Lehigh Valley Campus. The role reports to the Chair and collaborates with the Associate Dean to ensure high-quality academic programming and accreditation compliance.

The position requires a doctorate in nursing, an earned graduate nursing degree, and eligibility for Assistant Professor or higher. A PA RN license is required with ongoing professional engagement and program evaluation

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in nursing or a related field is required.
• Graduate degree in Nursing is required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the 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 are not met.
• Assist the Chair with academic planning and faculty deployment.
• Respond to student concerns and resolve conflicts.
• Assist with self-study reports for accreditors and site evaluations.
• Recruit, develop, evaluate, and mentor faculty.
• Review clinical site evaluations with API team.

Skills

Doctorate in nursing

Graduate nursing degree

PA RN license

Accreditation knowledge

Curriculum design

Education

Earned doctorate in nursing or related field

Graduate degree in Nursing

Job description

## Program Director/Faculty Position, Undergraduate Prelicensure BSN Programs, Lehigh Valley CampusApplylocations: 3900 Sierra Circletime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: REQ-0033564**Job Details**Position 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 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 recommend 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.**Job Description**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 evaluationAppointment 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.Interested candidates should submit on-line application/CV/Cover Letter detailing their specific teaching and clinical experience and areas of scholarship and service; http://hr.jefferson.edu/human-resources.html then enter in search box Job ID # REQ-0033564**Work Shift**Workday Day (United States of America)**Worker Sub Type**Regular**Employee Entity**Thomas Jefferson University**Primary Location Address**3900 Sierra Circle, Center Valley, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaNationally 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. **Benefits**Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.For more benefits information, please click here### Why work here?In keeping with Jefferson's Mission, We Improve Lives, it is our goal to recruit, retain, develop and reward highly-qualified employees. If you are enthusiastic, caring and dedicated to service excellence, we invite you to consider joining Jefferson. Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education.