Director of Nursing Education

Hiram College is seeking creative and energetic candidates for the role of Director of Nursing Education. This will be a tenure-track, advanced-rank, twelve-month administrative position with an annual 8 credit hour teaching load depending on other duties. The Director of Nursing Education serves as program director and the Chief Nurse Administrator with the authority and responsibilities defined by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN) to direct the nursing curriculum and program outcomes.

Hiram has offered a strong B.S.N. program for 17 years, with graduating seniors achieving a 100% pass rate on the NCLEX exam two years running. The successful candidate will have the opportunity not only to enhance the undergraduate program but also to review data and build future graduate programs with the School Director and Academic Vice President. The next Director of Nursing Education will continue the strong relationships that the nursing program has with its many partners including Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, Akron Children's, Summa Health, and Trumbull Regional Medical Center. The Director of Nursing Education reports to the Director of the School of Health and Medical Humanities.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a doctorate in a nursing discipline (Ph.D., D.N.P., D.N.Sc., D.N.E, or related degree) and R.N. licensure or eligibility for R.N. licensure in the State of Ohio. In addition, it is preferred that applicants possess:

• Experience in academic administration.
  
• Extensive teaching experience in an academic nursing setting.
  
• Knowledge and experience surrounding the mentoring, development, and evaluation of faculty.
  
• An in-depth understanding of national accrediting agencies and state oversight boards.
  
• A willingness to interact with key health partners outside of Hiram College.
  
• Demonstrated experience in program development, implementation, and evaluation at both the undergraduate and graduate levels; and
  
• Budget development and financial oversight skills.

Roles and Responsibilities

The successful candidate in this 12-month position will:

• Demonstrate leadership, creativity, and passion for the College, school, and nursing programs;
  
• Foster a collaborative environment for communication among the faculty, students, and administration;
  
• Review marketing research regarding graduate nursing programs and work with colleagues to consider which would be the best fit for Hiram College;
  
• Take a leadership role in the recruitment of nursing students;
  
• Guide and advise students entering the Nursing Program;
  
• Work collaboratively with regulatory and accrediting agencies in complying with the status requirements for curriculum, faculty, and students;
  
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and completion of tasks in a timely manner;
  
• Establish procedures for continual improvement of nursing administration and academic programs;
  
• Evaluate the teaching effectiveness of the full time and adjunct faculty and works to assure a dynamic and student-centered class experience;
  
• Monitor resource allocation and utilization of resources within the academic programs;
  
• Maintain and grow clinical site relationships for the nursing program and maximizes internal and external relationships on behalf of the program; and
  
• Coordinate data collection for OBN and CCNE accreditation self studies and facilitate ongoing program evaluation.

Hiram College

Founded in 1850, Hiram College is a liberal arts college with a proud heritage of educational innovation and excellence. Hiram was established in the mid-nineteenth century as a preparatory institution of high grade called the Western Reserve Eclectic Institute. The Institute was founded by the Disciples of Christ and located in Hiram, Ohio, because the founders believed this area of the Western Reserve to be "healthful and free of distractions." Since the College's first days, it has been nonsectarian and coeducational, and throughout its existence it has sustained this egalitarian tradition of educating men and women from diverse backgrounds. The institute's original charter was authorized by the state legislature on March 1, 1850, and modified in 1867 to recognize the institution's new collegiate rank when it became Hiram College.

As of 2025, traditional student enrollment is 777 with students coming from 31 states and 8 foreign countries. Hiram College is home to 68 full-time faculty of which 88 percent hold a Ph.D. or other terminal degree in their field. 33 academic majors, 40 minors, and 7 pre-professional programs are offered as areas of study. Located in Hiram, OH, the College's 110-acre campus is lined with red brick buildings and century homes which house many academic departments. Hiram, OH. Located three miles from campus is Hiram's 500 acre James H. Barrow Biological Field Station. The college also maintains an off-site field station called Northwoods, in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. As of fall of 2025, it will be home to 24 intercollegiate varsity sports for men and women and be a member of the Presidents' Athletic Conference in the NCAA's Division III.

Nursing Education

Hiram College educates future nurses to be compassionate caregivers who are clinically competent, ethically grounded and socially and culturally responsible. Hiram nursing students train on campus and off, in facilities and clinical environments that are known to be some of the best in the country.

The B.S.N. nursing program provides an academically comprehensive program of study with the goal of educating a new generation of professional nurses with an education embedded in both the liberal arts and the discipline of nursing. In addition to didactic instruction in the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and nursing, the program of study includes laboratory and simulation experiences, and study abroad opportunities. It also includes clinical practicum and role-development experiences in a variety of health care settings, including acute care facilities, community and specialty hospitals, long-term care facilities and ambulatory and community health agencies throughout Northeast Ohio.

Application Procedure

The Nursing Director Search Committee invites nominations, applications (a letter of interest, CV, and the names and contact information of five or more references) or expressions of interest to be submitted to HR@Hiram.edu. Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. It is preferred, however, that all nominations and applications be submitted to the search firm prior to April 15, 2025.

Hiram College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Excellence through Diversity.