The position of Director of Nursing for the Associate of Science in Nursing program requires an individual who can provide leadership, program oversite, accreditation requirements and excellence in teaching, interested in both their students and their subjects. He/she must be committed to the centrality of a Trine University education. Reporting to the Executive Director of Nursing and the Dean of the Brooks College of Health Professions, the Director of Nursing should have a broad understanding of appropriate academic programs and potential future directions; be flexible, visionary, creative and energetic; and want students to excel and take pleasure in their success. Fair discipline, attention to duty, and desire for self-improvement are expected traits of Trine University Faculty members.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Specifically, the Director of Nursing will be responsible for the following duties:
Program planning and development
Collaborate with the Executive Director of Nursing to develop and implement strategic plans to inspire and connect diverse stakeholders with a shared vision for the ASN program
Assess the needs and coordinate the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of instructional material and curricula within the ASN program
Participate in advisory board meetings for the nursing unit
Program organization and administration
Supervise ASN faculty and staff
Coordinate faculty recruitment efforts and recommend the appointment of academic personnel with the Executive Director of Nursing
Evaluate, mentor, and foster the development of faculty and staff
Implement and manage the policies and procedures of the ASN program
Participate in faculty committee meetings for the nursing unit
Support student recruitment, admission, and retention for the ASN program in collaboration with University enrollment staff
Fiscal management of the program
Preparation and management of the annual program budget
Procurement and allocation of the nursing units resources and budget for the purpose of facilitating achievement of the mission, goals, core values, and expected outcomes
Collaboration with University administration in grant procurement
Continuous programmatic review and analysis
Complete program evaluation with analysis of data to improve instructional and program quality
Adherence to University goals, standards, and policies as well as nursing accreditation standards and policies
Program accreditation processes
Collaborate with the Executive Director of Nursing in completion of required accreditation documents for the Indiana State Board of Nursing and national nursing accreditor(s)
Provide oversight, coordination, and support for the accreditation of the ASN program
Instruction
Teach six credit hours per 12-month contract
Provide excellence in teaching with adherence to University policies and protocol
Perform additional duties and assignments as prescribed by the Executive Director of Nursing and the dean of the College of Health Professions
Education and/or Experience
A Master of Nursing degree from an accredited university
An earned doctorate degree in nursing, education, or relevant discipline from an accredited university is preferred
An active, unincumbered registered nurse license in the State of Indiana
A minimum of three years experience in a full-time academic appointment with teaching responsibilities at the associate level; experience with online pedagogy preferred
A minimum of three years documented clinical experience as a registered nurse with leadership experience
Documented scholarship (e.g., scholarship of application, scholarship of teaching, scholarship of integration, and scholarship of discovery)