What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor / Undergraduate Program Director (Nursing) position at The City University of New York?
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York College, founded in 1966, is a center of academic excellence in the heart of Jamaica, Queens. One of the eleven senior colleges in The City University of New York, the College’s mission is to enrich students' lives by fostering an environment where they’ll grow into passionate and engaged learners.
York’s academic programs are housed in three schools: The School of Arts & Sciences, The School of Business and Information Systems, and The School of Health Sciences and Professional Programs. Over sixty baccalaureate programs from across a variety of disciplines, including accounting, aviation management, business, computer science, journalism, social work, teacher education, a dual BS/MS degree in Occupational Therapy, and one of the top-ranked nursing programs in New York State, provide students with opportunities to study liberal arts, sciences, and professional programs. The College also offers six graduate programs: Aviation Management, Clinical Trials Management, Pharmaceutical Science and Business, Physician Assistant, Social Work and Nursing Education.
Located in Queens, the most ethnically diverse county in New York State, the College enrolls 7,000 students from over 95 nations. Nine out of ten students are members of a racial/ethnic minority group, and more than half of undergraduates are the first in their families to pursue higher education.
The College’s 50-acre campus encompasses seven buildings, including science and computer labs, music and television studios, a Performing Arts Center, and a Health and Physical Education Center. The College recently completed seven major construction projects, with more scheduled for the future. In addition, its neighborhood is at the center of a renaissance fueled by economic revitalization.
York College is committed to fostering integrity, diversity, intellectual discovery, and civic engagement to benefit its students, the community, and the world.
Reporting to the Department Chair, the primary role of the Undergraduate Program Director is to provide leadership and oversight for the daily operations of the (2) Undergraduate Nursing offerings (RN-BSN and the Generic BSN Programs), including contributing directly to expanded enrollment in the Nursing Programs.
Duties And Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
Review admission policies; create data bases for pre-RN to BSN, pre-generic, RN to BSN and generic student populations. Review advisement process and forms; ensure adequate advisement coverage. Communicate to students needed forms/ documentation/ processes for clinical courses. Arrange student orientation upon admission to nursing curricula. Monitor student progress/ retention; review admission and retention criteria based on student progress and make relevant changes. Revise nursing student handbook and ensure it is posted on web.
Student learning experiences: Clinical Ensure that clinical experiences are appropriate to achieve student learning outcomes; develop clinical evaluation tools. Ensure that the agencies are appropriately credentialed; and that contracts are current for each site. Review RN to BSN clinical experiences based on student learning outcomes and secure new sites as needed. Campus labs/ simulations: determine needed lab experiences; develop content/ evaluations for each lab in coordination with the Clinical Professor, Simulation Coordinator. Lectures: review- with faculty course content; compare to student and program learning outcomes; move content as needed.
Master's Degree in Nursing and RN License (New York State) required. Also required are the ability to teach successfully at the clinical and post-secondary level, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and the ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.
The Following Qualifications Are Highly Preferred
CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.
$86,645 - $93,134 -Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
How To Apply
Candidates for faculty positions should provide (i) a cover letter explaining interest in, and qualifications for, the position; (ii) curriculum vitae/resume, (iii) evidence of teaching excellence, (iv) a statement of teaching philosophy, (v) a research statement, and (vi) the names, titles, and contact information (telephone and email) for three professional references.
Please submit your application online through this job board as follows:
CLOSING DATE
April 22, 2025
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Faculty
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID
30062
Location
York College
York College, founded in 1966, is a center of academic excellence in the heart of Jamaica, Queens. One of the eleven senior colleges in The City University of New York, the College’s mission is to enrich students' lives by fostering an environment where they’ll grow into passionate and engaged learners.
York’s academic programs are housed in three schools: The School of Arts & Sciences, The School of Business and Information Systems, and The School of Health Sciences and Professional Programs. Over sixty baccalaureate programs from across a variety of disciplines, including accounting, aviation management, business, computer science, journalism, social work, teacher education, a dual BS/MS degree in Occupational Therapy, and one of the top-ranked nursing programs in New York State, provide students with opportunities to study liberal arts, sciences, and professional programs. The College also offers six graduate programs: Aviation Management, Clinical Trials Management, Pharmaceutical Science and Business, Physician Assistant, Social Work and Nursing Education.
Located in Queens, the most ethnically diverse county in New York State, the College enrolls 7,000 students from over 95 nations. Nine out of ten students are members of a racial/ethnic minority group, and more than half of undergraduates are the first in their families to pursue higher education.
The College’s 50-acre campus encompasses seven buildings, including science and computer labs, music and television studios, a Performing Arts Center, and a Health and Physical Education Center. The College recently completed seven major construction projects, with more scheduled for the future. In addition, its neighborhood is at the center of a renaissance fueled by economic revitalization.
York College is committed to fostering integrity, diversity, intellectual discovery, and civic engagement to benefit its students, the community, and the world.
Reporting to the Department Chair, the primary role of the Undergraduate Program Director is to provide leadership and oversight for the daily operations of the (2) Undergraduate Nursing offerings (RN-BSN and the Generic BSN Programs), including contributing directly to expanded enrollment in the Nursing Programs.
Duties And Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
Review admission policies; create data bases for pre-RN to BSN, pre-generic, RN to BSN and generic student populations. Review advisement process and forms; ensure adequate advisement coverage. Communicate to students needed forms/ documentation/ processes for clinical courses. Arrange student orientation upon admission to nursing curricula. Monitor student progress/ retention; review admission and retention criteria based on student progress and make relevant changes. Revise nursing student handbook and ensure it is posted on web.
Student learning experiences: Clinical Ensure that clinical experiences are appropriate to achieve student learning outcomes; develop clinical evaluation tools. Ensure that the agencies are appropriately credentialed; and that contracts are current for each site. Review RN to BSN clinical experiences based on student learning outcomes and secure new sites as needed. Campus labs/ simulations: determine needed lab experiences; develop content/ evaluations for each lab in coordination with the Clinical Professor, Simulation Coordinator. Lectures: review- with faculty course content; compare to student and program learning outcomes; move content as needed.
- Maintaining and enhancing the academic quality of the program through facilitating regular review and assessment of its curriculum
- Monitoring the program budget and developing a program budget requests as needed
- Working collaboratively with the Department Chair to create the annual budget request
- Submitting program course schedules to the Registrar
- Managing the program to ensure course coverage, and proposing changes to the program curriculum as needed
- Processing paperwork for various committees and offices
- Responding to student petitions, degree applications, complaints, requests, etc. in conjunction with the chair
- Conducting periodic program reviews
- Organizing and presiding at program meetings
- Representing the program at admissions events and actively recruit students for the undergraduate programs
Master's Degree in Nursing and RN License (New York State) required. Also required are the ability to teach successfully at the clinical and post-secondary level, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and the ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.
The Following Qualifications Are Highly Preferred
- Ph.D. in nursing or equivalent preferred.
- Two years or more of teaching in at least one nursing specialty.
- Five years of clinical experience in nursing.
- Familiarity with the use of Microsoft Office, Blackboard, and computer programs
CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.
$86,645 - $93,134 -Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
How To Apply
Candidates for faculty positions should provide (i) a cover letter explaining interest in, and qualifications for, the position; (ii) curriculum vitae/resume, (iii) evidence of teaching excellence, (iv) a statement of teaching philosophy, (v) a research statement, and (vi) the names, titles, and contact information (telephone and email) for three professional references.
Please submit your application online through this job board as follows:
- Go to www.cuny.edu and click on Employment
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CLOSING DATE
April 22, 2025
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Faculty
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID
30062
Location
York College
Salary : $86,645 - $93,134
