JOB SUMMARY
The Assistant Director of Nursing has both administrative and faculty responsibilities and provides leadership and management for the BSN, and MSN nursing education programs, its faculty and students in coordination with the Director of Nursing. Position is additionally responsible to ensure program compliance with the Kansas Nurse Practice Act, the Kansas Board of Nursing Rules and Regulations, all other state and federal guidelines, and CCNE accreditation standards and requirements; additonally assures excellent curriculum, course sequencing, teaching methodology, and standards for professional nursing practice.
The Assistant Director promotes the vision, mission, and goals of Ottawa University and Ottawa University Nursing, and is a key link to stakeholders and community partners in all campus locations offering the prelicensure nursing program. This includes the state Boards of Nursing in those locations and MOU prelicensure partners.
The Assistant Director has teaching responsibilities as well as faculty responsibility for curriculum development, monitoring and evaluation; and academic rank will be assigned based on credentials and experience.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB (provide list of items which are essential to effective outcomes in this role) :
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Responsible to ensure program compliance with the Kansas Nurse Practice Act, the Kansas Board of Nursing Rules and Regulations, all other state and federal guidelines, and CCNE accreditation standards and requirements.
- Assures excellent curriculum, course sequencing, teaching methodology, and standards for professional nursing practice.
- Responsible for program implementation including but not limited to curriculum development and revision, student admission, retention and progression, and the effective use of online technology in program implementation.
- Responsible for program management by providing leadership and management for the BSN, and MSN nursing education programs, its faculty, and students in coordination with the Director of Nursing.
- Provides input into the annual budget planning process.
TEACHING :
Teaching Load : : Responsible for generating and delivering classroom learning experiences and clinical skills instruction within the basic medical and clinical science topics based on the individual’s qualifications. Course assignments to be determined in collaboration with the Director of the Nursing Program, School Dean, and individual faculty, according to unit and university requirements.Teaching Standards : Maintain a high standard in classroom teaching through engaging and effective pedagogy, exhibiting awareness and understanding of best practices in graduate education through application in the classroom, simulation lab, and remaining current with issues, curriculum, and classroom approaches in the discipline.Accreditation : Actively participates in the accreditation process, compliance, and adherence to the KBOR, and CCNE standards.Curriculum : Design, implement, coordinate, and evaluate the curriculum. Revise the curriculum based on Nursing profession competencies, entry-level practice, and ongoing professional practice.Assessment and Remediation : Evaluate learner performance. Provide remediation instruction. Maintain effective curricula through participation in university-wide assessment processes.Admissions : Participate in the program's admissions process, which includes recruitment and selection.Programmatic : Participate in the development, review, and revision of the mission statement, program goals, and competencies as indicated. Participate in evaluating the program.Program Self-Assessment and Evaluation : Participate in programmatic data collection and critical analysis, as well as apply the analysis results to create action plans and identify strengths, areas needing improvement, and weaknesses in the curriculum.Advising : Attend to learner needs and concerns as an advisor. Work with each faculty advisor to identify and develop opportunities for each learner to succeed through assessment and remediation. Provide academic counseling to learners. Collaborate as needed in scheduling courses, addressing academic concerns, and supporting efforts in retention. Collaborate as needed in scheduling courses, addressing academic concerns, and supporting efforts in retention.Scholarship : Maintain awareness of contemporary trends and evolving knowledge within one’s academic discipline and in the liberal arts through research, creative work, writing, conference attendance (either virtually or at designated location), public presentations (in-person and virtually), and other involvement in the regional and national community of the Nursing profession and higher education professionalsService :a) Participate in local, state, and national service to the Nursing profession and / or in higher learning.
b) Collaborate in addressing academic concerns (such as, but not limited to, serving on program committees).
c) Participate in Campus and University-wide committee work, including ongoing committees, program assessments, task-oriented committees or task forces, and other projects or committees as requested by the Director of the Nursing Program.
d) Participate mentoring, and development of new faculty as needed.
e) Participate in campus and university-wide governance by responding to and engaging in dialogue related to academic issues across the university.
As key members of our academic community, faculty are expected to abide by all rules and regulations contained in the University Faculty Handbook and the University Employment Policies Handbook. This information is available and open for reading or examination at any time.Other duties as assignedSTANDARD UNIVERSITY EXPECTATIONS :
Model and encourage collaboration among University departments assuring effective communication and operations.Understand the University’s policies and, procedures, and exercise good judgment accordingly. Assure that University and student information is managed in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the University’s Code of Conduct and Ethics.Provide leadership through conduct, attitude, and professionalism. Represent the University to students, external groups, faculty, and staff in a way that reflects positively on the University.Be mindful and supportive of the overall Mission of Ottawa University.Exercise Inclusivity in your daily actions accruing alignment within expectations of the University’s Diversity Statement.Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION : A doctorate degree in Nursing or related field is required.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE : (experience based on requirements in role and are consistent with business necessity)One to three years as a clinician if applicable. Three years in higher education preferred.
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS : List required and / or preferred certification, industry specific requirements, required or preferred use of equipment, and all necessary job skills, abilities, and knowledge competencies) Provide a list of items below :
Previous clinical precepting or teaching experience for a Nursing program.Ability to work collaboratively with fellow university faculty as well as departments who support learner life and academic achievement.Proven ability to teach effectively in a post-secondary classroom.Ability to adjust to and respond to learner and local university needs and concerns.Proven interpersonal and communication skills.Commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging to ensure a culture of care.Passion for educating health professionals.Competent analytical skills.Desire to grow as a faculty and leader in Nursing education.WORKING CONDITIONS (Physical attributes required to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation - examples : sitting, lifting #, bending, driving, environmental factors or elements, noise level, stairs in a building, or other factors that will affect working conditions). Provide a list of items below :
Prolonged periods of sitting must be able to lift 5-15 pounds at times. It may require the use of building stairs. It may require evening and / or weekend work. The position sits and works in front of a computer screen.TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS : Yes - Travel Required
If YES, list type and approximate percentage : To clinical sites and learner service activitiesResponsible for driving students and University vehicles as part of job duties (YES / NO) : Yes
