Director of Nursing

Job Title: Program Director
Department: Nursing
Reports to: Provost
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00
Benefits: This position is eligible for Washington Adventist University’s comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement contributions, tuition assistance, and paid leave.
Compensation Determination: Final salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

OVERVIEW OF THE UNIVERSITY
Washington Adventist University (WAU) is a Christ-centered institution of higher education that supports a culture of excellence where all feel valued. Nestled in a desirable residential community in Takoma Park, Maryland, WAU offers its faculty and staff an environment where professional expertise is valued, and lasting connections between co-workers are formed as we work together to ensure the success of our students. Regardless of the title, every employee supports WAU’s vision of producing graduates who bring moral leadership and competence to their communities.

POSITION SUMMARY
We are looking for a leader for our program of nursing who has a relentless commitment to distinctive excellence in nursing education on behalf of distinctive excellence in patient care. This leader must have an unwavering commitment to not only meeting but exceeding the approval standards of the Maryland Board of Nursing, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Maryland Higher Education Commission, Middle States Accreditation Commission; and Adventist Accreditation Association. Furthermore, the director must demonstrate positive Christocentric values which not only affirm program growth but advances the institution’s mission and vision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures the development and implementation of curriculum which aligns with the NCLEX- RN blueprint as essential for first time student licensing success.
• Identifies, evaluates and supports faculty development.
• Arranges schedules of classes and assigns teaching staff to conduct classes.
• Assumes responsibility for fiscal program management as defined by the institution’s business plan.
• Serves as liaison with the Maryland Board of Nursing, accrediting bodies and other external entities to maintain relationships and to ensure the programs are in compliance with regulations and requirements. 
• Supports and promotes the University’s mission, vision and values.
• Supports a spirit of excellence in service.
• Attends and contributes to assigned committee duties.
• Attends convocations and other Department of Nursing and WAU required and extra-curricular events.
• Promotes and nurtures spirituality in students, coworkers, and the University at large through the integration of faith and learning.
• Works collaboratively with enrollment on behalf of program growth
• Assumes responsibilities for all areas of program delivery which includes but is not limited to departmental meetings; clinical agency requirements and grant procurement.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctorate in nursing or related field is required
• Current unencumbered registered nurse license from MD Board of Nursing required
• 2-5 years of progressive experience in nursing academic education leadership required
• Experience teaching in the Baccalaureate and Master’s level of nursing education preferred
• Experience mentoring faculty preferred
• Experience with higher education accreditation (state and regional), nursing accreditation and state board of nursing processes required
• Extensive experience in curriculum development, revision and evaluation required
• Experience in student learning outcome assessments required
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Exceptional analytical abilities
• Demonstrated initiative and energy

LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE NOTICES
Washington Adventist University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability in employment or in the provision of services. WAU complies with all applicable federal and state laws, including the Maryland Fair Employment Practices Act.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
Washington Adventist University provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act and Maryland law. As a religiously affiliated institution, Washington Adventist University exercises its constitutional and statutory rights to give preference in employment to members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and reserves the right to claim exemption from certain provisions of Title IX and Title VII where they conflict with the university’s religious beliefs and values.