What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty/Assistant Program Director (Faulkner School of Nursing, College of Health Sciences) position at Faulkner University?
- Full Time
The College of Health Sciences is seeking a highly qualified individual for our Assistant Program Director position within the Faulkner School of Nursing. This individual will work closely with the Program Director to exercise administrative oversight for the nursing program. Areas of focus for the selected candidate will be accreditation, curriculum, faculty selection/development, student recruitment, strategic planning, and budget management. In collaboration with the faculty and administration, the Assistant Program Director assures delivery of the nursing curriculum in a manner that meets program goals and learning outcomes, and fulfills the vision, mission, and strategic plan of the program and university. Successful candidates must demonstrate a commitment to Christ-centered Liberal Arts education, Christian service, and the mission of Faulkner University. Faulkner University is a Christian university affiliated with the churches of Christ.
This is a full-time (40 hours per week), 12-month, tenure-track position. Faculty rank and salary will be commensurate with academic qualifications, teaching experience, research and relevant clinical specialist certifications.
Qualifications:
- Master's degree with a major in nursing (MSN or equivalent) from an accredited nursing program required; doctoral degree preferred
- Current, active, and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) required
- Minimum of a current and active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Minimum of five years nursing experience
- Experience in full time higher education preferred
- Active member of the church of Christ preferred
For initial application submit:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover letter
Employment is conditional upon a satisfactory background check and verification of work authorization through E-Verify.
Non-discrimination statement: Faulkner University is a church-affiliated liberal arts institution committed to employing a highly qualified and diverse administration, faculty and staff, which reflects the University's religious traditions, values, affiliation, and purpose. Thus, the institution invites individuals affiliated with the churches of Christ to submit applications regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, marital status, or disability. Faulkner University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, marital status, or disability in connection with its educational policies, admissions, financial aid, employment, educational programs, or activities. However, Faulkner University exercises a preference in employment for those qualified applicants who are members of the churches of Christ whose lifestyles are consistent with the mission of the University and with the beliefs and values of the churches of Christ. Please refer to our website for further information. www.faulkner.edu
