Assistant Professor and Associate's Degree Program Director

Description

Summary

Regis College, a nationally recognized Center of Excellence in Nursing Education, seeks an innovative leader and manager of Associate's Degree program. The Program Director meets all the qualifications and fulfills the responsibilities of a faculty member as identified within the nursing faculty job description. This role includes the title of Assistant Professor and includes the title of Program Director.

Essential Functions

Administrative

• Track relevant professional trends and requirements related to program content and delivery methods
• Participate in the recruitment, selection, and orientation of new faculty
• Provide administrative support to faculty teaching in the program
• Facilitate the production of printed and digital marketing materials
• Participate in the recruitment, selection, and orientation of new students, including attending informational sessions
• Foster beneficial relationships with professionals in the field at other institutions and professional organizations, as well as community leaders and other entities as appropriate
• Compose course/faculty semester schedules
• Oversee and support course/placement coordinators
• Select and evaluate clinical placements/mentors and full- and part-time faculty in the program
• Provide a summary of course, faculty and preceptor/mentor evaluation to the Assistnat and Associate Dean
• Engage an advisory board that informs and shapes the program
• Participate in the Pre-Licensure Directors’ meetings
• Abide by the Regis College mission and participate in the strategic initiatives of the college and the college’s administration
  
  

Curriculum

• Teach in the program
• Coordinate and participate in all aspects of curriculum implementation, including course development and program advancement
• Maintain current syllabi for courses
• Provide advising to students regarding course selection and course progression
• Works with the records coordinator (Registrar) to assure student progression through the program
• Coordinate all aspects of curriculum evaluation
• Facilitate and oversee program outcome assessment data
• Mentor faculty to maintain quality curriculum
• Review faculty, course, and clinical site/preceptor/mentor evaluations
• Participate in ongoing accreditation processes
• Participate in the revision of program policies
• Collaborate with Assistant, Associate Dean, and Dean in program planning and development
• Other duties as designated by the Dean
  
  

Other Responsibilities

• Cooperate in the attainment of the purposes of the University by conducting classes as scheduled with adequate preparation for each course, for the full length of the time prescribed. (Included are the first and last days of each semester.)
• Abide by the final exam schedule as published annually by the Office of the Registrar. In-class exams may not be administered during the last week of classes
• Notify the School Dean when absent from class. If absence is due to illness, notification should continue for each day of the duration
• Prepare, proctor, and correct student examinations; evaluate student achievement in course work; direct and read student papers and reports; issue and clear “I” grades in accordance with the policy in the Academic Catalog
• Serve on committees and act as an advisor to student organizations
• Post and observe office hours for consultation and guidance of students at times convenient for them for a minimum of three hours per week as posted or by appointment
• Submit all required reports in accordance with administrative and office procedures
• Attend all faculty meetings. (If absent, please notify the School Dean in advance of the meeting.)
• Participate in departmental meetings
• Contribute to the improvement and development of good public relations for the School and University
• Attend Commencement and Convocations
• Attend student functions as appropriate
• Actively participate in scholarship and professional development activities
  
  

Qualifications

Requirements

• Master’s degree in nursing required; Doctor of Nursing Practice degree preferred.
• At least two years of progressive higher education experience.
• At least two years of leadership experience.
• A current unencumbered registered nurse license in Massachusetts.
• Ability to uphold the University’s commitment to inclusive excellence in a diverse educational community.
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer service orientation with the ability to convey and obtain information to a variety of audiences such as students, parents, faculty, and staff.
• A student-centered focus and a commitment to student success.
• Attention to detail, a passion for working with a diverse body of students, and an ability to collaborate with others to ensure that students successfully meet all graduation requirements.
• Strong professional conduct and positive role modeling skills.
  
  

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Normal office environment, not subject to extremes in noise, odors, etc.
• May spend extended periods at terminal, on telephone, or operating other office machines requiring eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity.
  
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.

In employment, as in education, Regis College is committed to equal opportunity.