Director for Distance Programs, Nashville, TN.

Director for Distance Programs, Nashville, TN.

Job Category : Nursing Requisition Number : DIREC001363

• • Posted : February 6, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Nashville, TN 37209, USA

Job Details

Description

As part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University seeks a Director for Distance Programs, in Nashville, TN and Assistant Professor for the Leighton School of Nursing (LSON) to promote our Catholic Franciscan mission and identity. This position, under the direction of the Director for the CRNA-DNP track, creates and strengthens academic-practice partnerships for LSON and teaches in the CRNA track in Nashville. It is a 50% teaching and 50% administrative role. This position participates in decision making for policy related to teaching and advising students in curriculum development, program revisions, clinical site management, student learning outcomes assessment, and other matters as assigned in support of LSON and the mission of Marian University. This position is a liaison between LSON and any Nashville-based clinical or community partners. The individual in this role is also responsible for data, reporting, and appearances associated with maintaining accreditation requirements. Other duties may be assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University (MU) by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values and honoring the legacy of the founding congregation through transformative education, unity in diversity, leadership through service, integrating faith and life, and institutional policies.
• Strengthens the School of Nursing through effective academic-practice partnerships impacting admissions, accreditations, communications, and other relevant partnerships. High-level goals include developing effective partnerships and participating in marketing communications, recruitment, diversity, accreditations, and compliance functions to elevate program outcomes towards a top-tier status.
• Communicates regularly and effectively with the LSON Deans and CRNA track director.
• Participates in Marian University/LSON committees and departmental initiatives.
• Represents and promotes LSON in inter-professional initiatives within and outside Marian University.
• Promotes inclusion and diversity throughout the LSON.
• Facilitates prospective partnership engagement opportunities between the nursing program, clinical and/or community partners.
• Stewards' partnership prospecting strategies and develops new community and CRNA clinical partnerships regionally.
• In collaboration with the LSON Deans and Directors, facilitates identification of initial clinical placement sites for nursing students.
• High level of proficiency with communication (written and verbal), collaboration and project planning are necessary.
• Oversees Nashville student experience, and maintains full compliance with applicable state, regional, and national accreditation standards.
• Proctors' exams and provides academic oversight in classroom and clinical settings.
• Oversees CRNA simulation and clinical skills laboratories in Nashville; orders supplies and provides recommendations to LSON Deans and CRNA track Director based on assessment activities.
• In collaboration with MU Human Resources and LSON administrative team, assists with onboarding needs for new distance faculty and staff.
• Collaborates with LSON Deans and/or CRNA track Director, as appropriate, to develop educational innovations in clinical placements.
• Collaborates with the Clinical Coordinator to facilitate the completion of clinical affiliation agreements with distance clinical sites, including the execution of contracts and maintaining accurate and current records.
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with clinical affiliates.
• Collaborates with clinical leaders as needed to ensure the clinical faculty and students maintain clinical compliance. (i.e. immunizations/vaccinations, background checks).
• Adheres to the department budget.
• Remain current with nursing education best practices and industry trends to enhance the quality of clinical education.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders at both the academic and clinical institutions, including faculty, clinical leaders, administrators, and healthcare providers.
• Build trust and foster open communication to identify shared goals and priorities.
• Analyzes and reports relevant data to LSON Deans, Directors, and Faculty Standing Committees as needed.
• Ability to navigate complex organizational structures and build consensus.
• Designs and delivers CRNA course material based on DNP program philosophy, course description, course and program outcomes.
• Translates CRNA curriculum to online, hybrid, and synchronized classes.
• Evaluates CRNA student work and clinical performance based on outcome rubrics/clinical evaluations.
• Monitors and evaluates CRNA student e-portfolios.
• Advises/Mentors assigned CRNA students.
• Serves as an advisor for students DNP Scholarly Projects.
• Engages in clinical practice to maintain professional skills and serve as a model/resource for faculty and students.
• Participates in all Nashville student recruitment, student selection, and public relations/marketing events.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of technology, software, and learning equipment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite is required; recent experience with a learning management system such as Canvas or Blackboard is preferred.
• Competence is preferred in basic statistical analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data.
• Consistent demonstration of professional behaviors, practical judgment, critical thinking and effective problem-solving capabilities are required.
• Ability to build impactful working relationships through strong interpersonal skills with an openness to the ideas and constructive feedback of others.

University Expectations:

• Knowledge of and a commitment to the mission of Marian University
• Adheres to Marian University's policies and procedures
• Shows courtesy and respect in interactions with fellow employees, students subordinates, and supervisors
• Communicates regularly with supervisor about Department issues
• Meets department productivity standards
• Participates in developing department goals, objective, and systems
• Assists to establish department measurements that align and support the accomplishment of the University's strategic goals
• Adheres to the department budget

Required Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• An earned Doctor in Nursing Practice (DNP) is required. Certification as a Registered Nurse Anesthetist is required.
• Teaching experience in a university setting is strongly preferred.
• Experience in academic or practice leadership is preferred.
• Project management experience is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in use of technology and software is strongly preferred.
• Experience with partner collaboration, goal setting, planning, executing and evaluating new and existing projects and processes is preferred.
• Residence in the State of Tennessee is strongly preferred. Any non-Tennessee residents must be willing to travel monthly or more frequently to the clinical education site.
• An active, unencumbered RN license in Tennessee and APRN credentials for Tennessee are required; an unencumbered compact or Indiana RN license is required; other state RN licensures and APRN credentials may also be required.
• Current member of AANA strongly preferred.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled .

For Consideration All Applications Require:

1. Cover Letter
2. Current resume or CV
3. Contact information of three professional references. The reference contact information must be entered after the application is submitted in the "My Presence" section of the applicant profile.
4. Responses to the supplementary mission & identity questions.

Please Review Marian University's Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:

Essential Functions: Work hours necessary to perform job requirements satisfactorily on a regular basis. Manage absence from work in responsible manner to ensure service to clients, work teams, and coworkers. Comply with Marian University policies and practices and seeking clarification of them when necessary.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, equipment, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Limitations and Disclaimer: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or signify can't risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and States Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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