Program Director- Master of Science, Nursing
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- University of the Pacific
- Location
- Stockton
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The founding Program Director for Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Program will be responsible for program planning, implementation, administration, fiscal management, and ongoing review and assessment. The MSN program is a post-licensure, master’s degree program with a focus in rehabilitation nursing delivered primarily online. The Director will be responsible for the attainment of accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). This is a twelve-month non-tenure track faculty appointment. Academic rank commensurate with experience.
Essential functions include directing the planning, development, implementation, administration and evaluation of the Master of Science Nursing Program.
•Responsible for the academic quality of the program
•Provide leadership for specialized accreditation and university regional accreditation. Attain and maintain CCNE accreditation status including timely submission of annual report, program fees, students’ verification process and other reports as requested
•Recruit faculty as needed to meet the needs of the program and curriculum
•Coordinate student admissions processes, including collaboration with the Graduate School office of admissions and enrollment services
•Participate in student recruitment, advisement, evaluation and counseling
•Plan and conduct formal meetings with program faculty and staff
•Supervise MSN program staff and faculty, monitoring workloads and performance
•Support faculty development, particularly related to online educational strategies
•Teach required courses in the curriculum in areas of expertise
•Coordinate and support inter-professional education between the nursing program and other disciplines at Pacific
•Engage across professional and disciplinary programs in the development and growth of the curriculum to ensure meaningful collaborative opportunities in all aspects of the teaching and learning program
•Use innovative instruction and technology in the development and delivery of this primarily online curriculum
•Plan, develop, and evaluate all courses and the overall curriculum in collaboration with the faculty
•Develop policies and procedures for effectively managing all components of the program in accordance with University policies and procedures, including program admissions, retention, and completion to ensure fair, equitable, and considerable treatment of prospective and enrolled students
•Review and evaluate survey data from course and instructor evaluations, graduate exit interviews, alumni surveys, and employer surveys to ensure student outcomes and goals are achieved in collaboration with the program evaluator
•Oversee program assessment working in collaboration with the external program evaluator
•Maintain communication and coordination of the program with the faculty, clinical preceptors, external stakeholders, and all individuals or disciplines involved with the program
•Maintain records and complaints about the program received from students or others, including the disposition of the complaint and resolution
•Oversee budget, and manage program resources ethically and responsibly in accordance with University policy
•Serve on internal and external committees and taskforces as requested by the Dean
•Serve on state and national professional committees as appropriate
•Represent the program to the community and healthcare organizations
•With support of the Dean, develop and maintain a program advisory board
•Actively work on scholarship activities
•Work with the Dean and institutional advancement, and collaborate with the Office of the Provost, development teams, and other departments to enhance corporate, employer, alumni, and other stakeholder relationships, thereby developing additional resource opportunities
•Assist in other related areas as requested by the Dean.
Education/Experience/Certifications:
•Registered Nurse licensed by the State of California or eligible for licensure within one year of appointment
•An earned doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, or DNP)
•A minimum of three years experience in graduate nursing education
•Experience in online education
Skills/Knowledge and Expertise
•Knowledge of state, federal and local laws/regulations relating to program compliance and other regulatory standards such as the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and other accreditation standards.
•Effective interpersonal skills and sensitivity to academic and personnel issues
•Strong written and verbal communication skills
•Proven organizational ability
•Ability to mentor personnel
•Positive attitude, proven ability to work successfully with diverse populations and demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity and inclusion
Valid driver’s license required. Incumbent must also be able to meet the University’s fleet rules and be eligible to drive for University business. The University’s insurance carrier reserves the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record.
Physical RequirementsRequires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand/wrist motion while using computer keyboard and phone. Occasional standing, climbing stairs, bending, stooping and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
Special Instructions Contact Information Contact Email Reference Letter Information Are Applicants Required to Submit References for This Posting? Yes Minimum Number of References 3 Maximum Number of References 3 Background Check StatementApplicants who are selected as final possible candidates must pass a criminal background check.
AA/EEO Policy StatementUniversity of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.
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Organization
Since its founding in 1851 as California’s first chartered university, University of the Pacific has been transforming the lives of students, enhancing the vitality of its surrounding communities and bringing a pioneering spirit to how we educate and serve.
Pacific is recognized for high-quality academic programs, dedicated faculty mentors and excellent professional preparation built on a strong liberal arts foundation. The university is consistently ranked among the top national universities by U.S. News and World Report and Princeton Review.
University of the Pacific is a dynamic three-city university with campuses in Stockton, Sacramento and San Francisco. With a presence in these three very different and uniquely California cities, Pacific enjoys a truly distinctive footprint in California and the West.
Sacramento
Pacific’s beautiful, tree-lined campus in Sacramento provides a focused learning environment with ties to the power and influence of one of the nation’s most influential capital cities. Complementing the legal studies offered at the McGeorge School of Law, new academic offerings are helping address critical issues at the intersection of law, policy, business and health.
San Francisco
Pacific’s high-tech San Francisco campus is strategically situated the heart of one of the world’s most exciting cities. It is home to one of the premier dental schools in the nation, the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, as well as high-quality programs in health, technology, and arts and culture.
Stockton
Pacific’s Stockton campus in the heart of the California Delta country is renowned for its idyllic beauty, breadth of outstanding academic programs, vibrant and supportive campus life, and close, dedicated teaching relationships with students. Serving more than 5,000 students, the campus is home to the liberal arts College of the Pacific, a conservatory of music, and schools of business, education, engineering, international studies, and pharmacy and health sciences.
Beyond Our Gates
Pacific students, faculty, and staff are passionate about enriching their communities and serving those in need. Under faculty guidance, students provide dental care and health services and information to the underserved, legal clinics for those in need, and literacy and educational enrichment programs for local schoolchildren. Students, faculty and staff contribute tens of thousands of hours of volunteer service each year. The Center for Professional and Continuing Education offers degree completion, continuing education, workforce training and lifelong learning programs. Pacific centers and institutes work toward solutions to local and regional issues through community partnerships, education and research.
The Pacific Tigers compete in NCAA Division I athletics primarily as a member of the West Coast Conference. Fielding seven men’s teams and eleven women’s teams, the Pacific Tigers continue to add individual and team successes to an already outstanding performance record, including more than 30 conference championships and more than 60 NCAA tournament appearances.
Pacific offers more than 80 programs of study leading to undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees, as well as accelerated programs in business, education, law, engineering and the health sciences. Total enrollment at all three campuses is more than 6,000 students.
With a focus on teaching, close faculty-student interaction, academic excellence and real-world learning, Pacific prepares individuals for lifelong personal and professional success.
Learn more at Pacific.edu.
Diversity Profile
The University of the Pacific community - including students, faculty, staff, administrators, and alumni - believes that diversity and inclusion are essential to the fulfillment of our institutional mission. We value inclusiveness in learning, curricular and co-curricular programming, campus climate, recruitment, admissions, hiring and retention. We remain deeply committed to promoting and maintaining a civil community that facilitates opportunities for shared understanding and expression of individual and collective truths. Moreover, we resolve to maintain a community that is respectful of all persons despite differences in age, citizenship, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, geographic origin, language, marital status, nationality, philosophical beliefs, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status.
The University of the Pacific community - including students, faculty, staff, administrators, and alumni - believes that diversity and inclusion are essential to the fulfillment of our institutional mission. We value inclusiveness in learning, curricular and co-curricular programming, campus climate, recruitment, admissions, hiring and retention.
We remain deeply committed to promoting and maintaining a civil community that facilitates opportunities for shared understanding and expression of individual and collective truths. Moreover, we resolve to maintain a community that is respectful of all persons despite differences in age, citizenship, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, geographic origin, language, marital status, nationality, philosophical beliefs, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status.
We are committed to all members of the Pacific community becoming competent and ethical citizen leaders able to interact effectively and ethically in an increasingly multicultural society and global economy. This transformative process is accomplished through our distinctive integration of liberal arts and professional education promoting innovation, open discourse and dialogue, leadership development, experiential learning and self-reflection.
Multicultural Affairs is dedicated to the creation and sustainability of a culturally inclusive community across and within the boundaries of culture, sexual orientation, gender, and other social identities. In service to and in partnership with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and other friends, Multicultural Affairs offers programs, services, and sponsorships such as cultural heritage month observances, diversity leadership retreats, and intercultural trainings that meet the educational and cultural needs of all members of the Pacific community.
- Website
- http://www.pacific.edu/
- Telephone
- 209.946.2011
- Location
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3601 Pacific Avenue
Stockton
CA
95211
US
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