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Program Director, Baccalaureate Nursing Program

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Trinity, a comprehensive university in the nation’s capital, seeks a Program Director for the Baccalaureate Nursing Program to supervise pre and post licensure academic programs reporting to the Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Professions. The Program Director is responsible for curriculum planning and assessment; oversight of clinical partnerships and development of academic partnerships and career pathways with regional healthcare providers; selection and supervision of full-time and adjunct faculty; oversight of nursing laboratories; and ensuring the successful preparation of pre-licensure nursing students for the NCLEX licensure exam. Trinity’s 2021 first-time pass rate on the NCLEX exam is 93.33%.

Trinity enrolls about 2,000 students in undergraduate and graduate programs throughout the university; about 200 students are enrolled in Nursing programs that are approved and accredited through the DC Board of Nursing (DC BON) and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Trinity is the only university in the Washington region classified as both a Predominantly Black and Hispanic Serving Institution. Trinity maintains its historic undergraduate women’s college while also supporting coeducational graduate and professional programs including nursing.

Trinity seeks an outstanding nurse leader and educator who is thoroughly conversant with contemporary issues in nursing education and able to lead innovation in curricula and pedagogies. With the Dean and faculty, the Program Director will develop a strategic plan for the long-range growth of the undergraduate nursing program at Trinity to meet the needs of the regional healthcare workforce. The planning process will include ensuring continuous renewal of curricula to keep pace with changes in nursing practice; professional development of faculty; infusion of technological resources not only in the simulation lab but throughout nursing pedagogy; opportunities to expand partnerships and secure new grants to enlarge nursing resources.

As an academic leader at Trinity, the Program Director will also work in partnership with the program directors of the various healthcare programs in Occupational Therapy, Public Health, Health Services and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. The Program Director will also engage with the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences on curricular issues related to general education, pre-requisites and the preparation of pre-nursing students for admission to the Nursing Program. The Program Director will also collaborate with the NHP Dean, Financial Aid and Admissions on the annual selection of students for the prestigious Conway Scholars Program in Nursing. The Program Director and NHP Dean also work closely with Admissions on recruiting and enrolling new students.

Successful candidates must have an earned doctorate, at least 5-8 years of experience in teaching and administration in a collegiate nursing program, as well as at least 5-8 years of experience in clinical nursing practice. Candidates must have, or be eligible to obtain, a DC nursing license.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter of no more than two pages expressing the candidate’s qualifications for the position along with a complete curriculum vitae. Finalists must also supply references. Submit applications and credentials to the “Apply Here Now” link below where you will be re-directed to the online application. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

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Trinity is dedicated to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its students, faculty, and staff. Trinity is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourages all qualified individuals to apply.

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trinity_washington_university2.jpgTrinity Washington University is a comprehensive university offering a broad range of educational programs that prepare students across the lifespan for the intellectual, ethical, and spiritual dimensions of contemporary work, civic, and family life. The College of Arts and Sciences offers women an interdisciplinary liberal arts education at the undergraduate level. The School of Education provides coeducational graduate programs leading to teacher certification and Master’s degrees. The School of Professional Studies offers business, technology, and liberal arts programs to professional men and women. Trinity Washington University offers a competitive and comprehensive benefit package for faculty and staff. Many of these benefits are available on a cafeteria plan (pre-tax) program. This pre-tax program allows employees to choose their benefits and pay for them with pre-tax dollars. For a brief overview of the benefits offered at Trinity Washington University, visit our benefits website.

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