Career Opportunities

Director, Nursing Program

Juniata College

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Summary

Juniata College invites applications for the position of Director of the Nursing Program. This tenure-track, 12-month role offers a unique opportunity to lead and provide strategic direction for our nursing education initiatives. The Director will play a crucial role in launching our new pre-licensure BSN program, a significant step forward that has received strong support from the College.

The Director will oversee comprehensive aspects of the Nursing Program, including planning, administration, and budget management. Key responsibilities include managing the development and delivery of the BSN curriculum, as well as strategic planning for student recruitment and retention. Additionally, the Director will serve as the primary contact for accreditation and compliance, maintaining necessary approvals with the CCNE and PA Board of Nursing.

This role also encompasses teaching, professional development, service, and advising as part of the College’s faculty. With the nursing simulation lab renovation set for completion in Fall 2024, the Director will join us at an exciting time of growth and will be instrumental in shaping the future of nursing education at Juniata College.

The ideal candidate will have the vision and energy to lead this program through its current expansion and to drive the development of future nursing initiatives. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Required qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing and conferred PhD, EdD, or DNP degree.
• Unencumbered and current Registered Nurse (RN) license to practice in Pennsylvania with nursing practice experience for at least five years.
• Demonstrated satisfactory experience with teaching in an RN program for at least two years.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to work with students and scholars from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Knowledge of issues and trends in nursing education.
• Experience in community relations/cultivating partnerships.
• Demonstrated good judgment and commitment to program excellence.
• Interest in understanding and supporting the mission.

Preferred qualifications

• Three or more years of leadership experience at the college-level including the supervision of staff and faculty.
• Publications, journal reviews, and involvement in the profession at conferences.

Interested candidates are asked to submit the following materials:

1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vita
3. Teaching statement
4. Statement of diversity and inclusion
5. Undergraduate and graduate academic transcripts
6. Three letters of recommendation, at least one letter must comment directly on a candidate’s experience and effectiveness as a teacher or a mentor.

Preference will be given to candidates who submit a complete application before August 30, 2024, but applicants are encouraged to apply until the position is filled. Questions about the position may be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dominck Peruso, Associate Provost, at peruso@juniata.edu.

Apply online at: https://juniata.peopleadmin.com/postings/1462