Program Director, Adult Gerontol./Acute Care

Compensation : $206,025 - $221,025 - based on experience and qualifications

Position Summary

The Program Director is a full-time position, with responsibility to manage the implementation of didactic and clinical curriculum consistent with the current guidelines established by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) and oversee the management and daily operations of the AGACNP Program. Recognition at the national level in their field of expertise is preferred, and / or at least 4 years of clinical practice, and high academic standards in teaching, education, scholarship and service. The Program Director demonstrates knowledge of environmental issues that may influence the program and AGACNP practice by engaging in professional development. The Program Director will maintain teaching responsibilities within the Department, for both the DNP-Nurse Anesthesia Program and the AGACNP Program, with the division of teaching responsibilities to be determined by the Chair. The Program Director is expected to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills that foster an atmosphere of cooperation within the program, Department, and College.

Who We Are

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFUMS) is a six-college graduate health sciences university dedicated to the interprofessional education of health and biomedical professionals. Faculty and staff are passionate about RFUMS's mission to serve humanity through the interprofessional education of health and biomedical professionals, and the discovery of knowledge dedicated to improving wellness.

Through its College of Nursing, RFU's dedication to excellence in education, advancement of science, strong partnerships and service to communities prepares students to optimally serve others.

The College of Nursing has developed programs from Entry into Nursing Practice through the Doctoral level. Our close academic partnerships with nationally recognized healthcare systems, local public health professionals and our neighboring Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center enable us to have a voice in developing the future of health care.

We believe an important way to enhance nursing services within communities is to have practitioners who reflect their values and backgrounds. To help achieve that outcome, the College of Nursing is building a compassionate learning community so all students can understand and appreciate the conditions where people live, learn, work and play - and how those conditions contribute to health inequities in our communities.

At RFUMS our generous benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plans; paid parental leave; short-term and long-term disability plans; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; and a 403(b)-retirement plan which includes an 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service. RFUMS is committed to employee well-being and work-life balance. Full-time faculty are eligible for 24 days of vacation / paid leave, 15 sick days, and 13 holidays plus two floating holidays.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility, authority and reporting relationship :

The responsibility and authority of the Program Director are established by the Department Chair. The AGACNP Program Director reports to the Department Chair. Important collaborative relationships include (but are not limited to) other Program Directors, College of Nursing Leaders, research center directors, and clinical training leadership at the University level.

The Program Director will collaborate with the Department Chair for the recruitment, management, compensation and retention of program faculty in consideration of strategic plans of the college and RFUMS, and of the balancing of the multiple missions of the institution. The Program Director will meet at a minimum annually with each faculty member to provide evaluation, guidance, and mentoring of the faculty member. The Program Director will oversee and manage all faculty activities and academic initiatives within the Program. The Program Director will provide input to the Department Chair regarding strategic plans and future directions for the Program, Department, and College. In collaboration with the Department Chair, the Program Director has the authority to assign teaching roles and responsibilities to the faculty of the department. The Program Director is responsible and accountable for the academic performance and productivity of the faculty and for their compliance with all relevant standards, policies, and procedures.

An important responsibility of the Program Director is to promote teamwork within the Program and Department, and between / among other departments in all aspects of academic functions.

The Program Director is responsible, together with his / her faculty, for the development, implementation, and evaluation of all student education (didactic and clinical training) within the Program. These responsibilities include the recruitment and maintenance of clinical sites used for the delivery of the clinical curriculum. The Program Director will maintain teaching responsibilities within the Department, for both the DNP-Nurse Anesthesia Program and the AGACNP programs, with the division of teaching responsibilities to be determined by the Chair. The Program Director is responsible for promoting and implementing any strategic educational directions established by the College and / or University, and those consistent with the College of Nursing faculty outcomes.

The Program Director has the responsibility to encourage and support scholarship and research creativity and productivity among program faculty consistent with the College of Nursing faculty outcomes.

The Department Chair is responsible for the financial affairs of the department including budget preparation, administration, and reporting. The Program Director collaborates with the Chair in the development and oversight of the program budget, including faculty compensation and operational program needs.

The Program Director serves as a role model and advocate for the core values of the College and University.

The Program Director must be an effective leader with excellent communications skills, adaptable and open-minded, willing to take risks and accept change and responsibility, and an entrepreneurial mind-set.

To be determined by the Department Chair

The Program Director serves at the pleasure of the Department Chair. The Chair will conduct a review of the performance of the Program Director every year.

Evaluation of the Program Director will be tied to the job description and will include the success and quality of the educational program, morale of the Program's faculty, and the recruitment and retention of program personnel. These benchmarks will be assessed with regard to the strategic plan and mission of the Department, College and University.

All full-time faculty members employed by RFUMS are expected to engage in activities that are considered core to their primary role as a faculty member. These activities may include teaching, scholarly activity, and service.

Teaching responsibilities vary and may include :

Scholarly activities vary and may include :

Service activities vary and may include internal and external contributions through :

Scholarly activities and / or clinical activities are negotiated and determined at the department level and are primarily based upon the faculty track.

Conditions of Employment

Required Education & Experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Typical Physical Demands & Working Conditions

EOE, Including Disability / Vets

Salary : $206,025 - $221,025