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Regis College · 2 months ago

Assistant Professor and Associate's Degree Program Director

Weston, MA, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Regis College, a nationally recognized Center of Excellence in Nursing Education, seeks an innovative leader and manager of the Associate's Degree program. The Program Director will fulfill the responsibilities of a faculty member and oversee the program's curriculum, faculty, and student engagement.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Track relevant professional trends and requirements related to program content and delivery methods

Participate in the recruitment, selection, and orientation of new faculty

Provide administrative support to faculty teaching in the program

Facilitate the production of printed and digital marketing materials

Participate in the recruitment, selection, and orientation of new students, including attending informational sessions

Foster beneficial relationships with professionals in the field at other institutions and professional organizations, as well as community leaders and other entities as appropriate

Compose course/faculty semester schedules

Oversee and support course/placement coordinators

Select and evaluate clinical placements/mentors and full- and part-time faculty in the program

Provide a summary of course, faculty and preceptor/mentor evaluation to the Assistant and Associate Dean

Engage an advisory board that informs and shapes the program

Participate in the Pre-Licensure Directors’ meetings

Abide by the Regis College mission and participate in the strategic initiatives of the college and the college’s administration

Teach in the program

Coordinate and participate in all aspects of curriculum implementation, including course development and program advancement

Maintain current syllabi for courses

Provide advising to students regarding course selection and course progression

Works with the records coordinator (Registrar) to assure student progression through the program

Coordinate all aspects of curriculum evaluation

Facilitate and oversee program outcome assessment data

Mentor faculty to maintain quality curriculum

Review faculty, course, and clinical site/preceptor/mentor evaluations

Participate in ongoing accreditation processes

Participate in the revision of program policies

Collaborate with Assistant, Associate Dean, and Dean in program planning and development

Cooperate in the attainment of the purposes of the University by conducting classes as scheduled with adequate preparation for each course, for the full length of the time prescribed. (Included are the first and last days of each semester.)

Abide by the final exam schedule as published annually by the Office of the Registrar. In-class exams may not be administered during the last week of classes

Notify the School Dean when absent from class. If absence is due to illness, notification should continue for each day of the duration

Prepare, proctor, and correct student examinations; evaluate student achievement in course work; direct and read student papers and reports; issue and clear “I” grades in accordance with the policy in the Academic Catalog

Serve on committees and act as an advisor to student organizations

Post and observe office hours for consultation and guidance of students at times convenient for them for a minimum of three hours per week as posted or by appointment

Submit all required reports in accordance with administrative and office procedures

Attend all faculty meetings. (If absent, please notify the School Dean in advance of the meeting.)

Participate in departmental meetings

Contribute to the improvement and development of good public relations for the School and University

Attend Commencement and Convocations

Attend student functions as appropriate

Actively participate in scholarship and professional development activities

Qualification

Master’s degree in nursingRegistered nurse licenseHigher education experienceLeadership experienceCustomer service orientationStudent-centered focusProfessional conductInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailCollaboration skills

Required

Master's degree in nursing required

At least two years of progressive higher education experience

At least two years of leadership experience

A current unencumbered registered nurse license in Massachusetts

Ability to uphold the University's commitment to inclusive excellence in a diverse educational community

Strong interpersonal skills and customer service orientation with the ability to convey and obtain information to a variety of audiences such as students, parents, faculty, and staff

A student-centered focus and a commitment to student success

Attention to detail, a passion for working with a diverse body of students, and an ability to collaborate with others to ensure that students successfully meet all graduation requirements

Strong professional conduct and positive role modeling skills