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American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) · 18 hours ago

Graduate Program Director-Associate Professor

Laramie, WY

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is seeking an Associate Professor/Graduate Program Director for the Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing. The role involves oversight of graduate nursing programs, curriculum development, faculty development, and teaching, alongside responsibilities in student recruitment and program evaluation.

EducationHigher EducationOffice Administration

Responsibilities

Provide oversight to the school’s two graduate programs, including the Master of Science program and the Doctor of Nursing Practice program

Responsible for internal leadership and administration, curriculum development especially in the graduate nursing programs, accreditation, student recruitment for graduate nursing programs, admissions and progression in the graduate nursing programs, graduate program evaluation, and faculty development

Teach in the graduate program, have an active program of research as well as provide career advising and service to the school, college, university, and profession

Qualification

Doctoral degree in nursingRN licensure in WyomingCurriculum developmentAccreditation experienceProgram evaluationTeaching experienceDiverse student engagementLeadership experienceRural healthcare educationAdult learning principlesManagement skillsCommitment to communityWritten communication skillsOral communication skills

Required

Doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited institution or Master's degree in nursing from an accredited institution with doctoral degree in related field

Eligible for unencumbered RN licensure in Wyoming

At least 5 years of experience practicing in nursing

History of experience in curriculum development, accreditation, and program evaluation

Record of teaching and scholarship to warrant tenure and appointment to Associate Professor/Professor rank

Evidence of leadership experience

Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy

Preferred

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds in academic and clinical settings

Experience in rural healthcare education and practice

Understanding of principles related to adult learning

Excellent leadership and management skills

Commitment to working effectively with students, employees, vendors and community members

Company

American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)

The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) is the national voice for academic nursing education.

Founded in 1920

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

51-200 employees

http://www.aacc.nche.edu

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Total Funding

$18M

Key Investors

Appalachian Regional CommissionU.S. Department of Labor

2024-10-29Grant· $10M

2022-07-07Grant· $8M

Leadership Team

Deborah Trautman

Chief Executive Officer

Jennifer Ahearn, MBA, CAE

Chief Operating Officer

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