Posting Details Position Description Posting Number 201201480P Position Title Program Director Graduate Nursing Department School of Nursing & Health Professions Graduate Nursing Position Summary The Program Director for Graduate Nursing is a 12-month faculty administrator position with responsibility for leading managing and coordinating the Master of Science degree programs in Nursing according to Stevenson University Stevenson University Online and the Berman School of Nursing and Health Professions policies and procedures. The Program Director collaborates with the Chief Nurse Administrator and the Nursing Unit Leadership Team to support the administration of the policies and procedures necessary for compliance with the State Board of Nursing Nurse Practice Act and share responsibility for the programs accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education CCNE by fostering a culture of assessment continuous quality improvement and adherence to the CCNE Standards for data collection analysis and reporting. The Program Director for Graduate Nursing also fulfills all responsibilities of a full-time faculty member as defined in the Stevenson University Policy Manual and in the Full-Time Faculty Job Description approved by the faculty of the Berman School of Nursing and Health Professions. The teaching load requirement is 18 contact hours per calendar year. EducationExperience Doctorate in nursing or related field and a Masters degree in Nursing required plus a minimum of 5 years college level teaching and experience as an academic administrator preferred. Must hold an unencumbered license as registered nurse RN by the Maryland Board of Nursing or licensure with multi-state practice privilege in another state or be eligible for licensure in the state of Maryland. KnowledgeSkillsAbility Demonstrated excellence as a leader manager educator and scholar. Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and enhancement of student academic achievement including knowledge of and experience with assessment. Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to best practices in nursing education and assessment including the AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate and Masters Nursing Education Knowledge of Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education CCNE accreditation standards State Board of Nursing standards and the proven ability to ensure program compliance with standards collect and maintain the data needed to document compliance and write reports related to accreditation. Ability to recruit coach manage support and develop faculty Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse populations of students faculty and staff Ability to build effective partnerships with clinical agencies and external organizations Excellent oral and written communication skills Effective interpersonal skills skill in conflict resolution and demonstrated team-building ability Commitment to scholarly activity and professional development. Proficiency in Microsoft applications including PowerPoint Word and Excel is required. Database management and other computer skills are valued. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in implementing and assessing competency based education CBE in nursing Demonstrated excellence in curriculum development implementation and assessment. Outstanding technology and organizational skills including Blackboard or similar platforms Ability to work collegially and collaboratively with diverse teams of faculty staff and other program coordinators sharing time ideas equipment resources and space. Proven ability to develop effective course materials syllabi lesson plans lectures and workshops for students or faculty. Ability to work evenings and weekends. Physical Requirements Medium work Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally andor a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Sitting standing walking talking hearing keyboarding and repetitive motions. Close visual acuity. Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. Position requires sitting for long periods of time and the ability to speak clearly and effectively for an extended period of time and additional hours for meetings and events including days evenings and weekends. Essential Functions ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITYEssential administrative functions of the Program Director role include Serve as the first point of contact for students faculty staff and others regarding questions complaints and issues pertaining to graduate nursing programs. Investigate reports of academic misconduct involving graduate nursing courses andor students according to university policies and procedures. Participate in the grade appeal process as necessary according to university policies and procedures. Working with the Chief Nurse Administrator and the Nursing Unit Leadership Team assess program quality and effectiveness on an ongoing basis based on CCNE and University guidelines. Facilitate the implementation and assessment of Competency-Based Education in the graduate nursing program. Facilitate the development implementation and revision of program curriculum in collaboration with nursing unit and program faculty and staff and other relevant campus offices as needed. Develop strategic initiatives and manage the program operating budget in consultation with the Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Professions as appropriate. Schedule classes offered by the program in consultation with the Dean the Registrars Office and other relevant offices. Hire mentor monitor and evaluate the performance of personnel in the program according to established University guidelines and timetables. Ensure program participation in recruitment initiatives including but not limited to participating in Stevenson University Online information sessions networking for knowledge sessions and instant decision days. Collaborate with Stevenson University Online staff to effectively manage recruitment registration enrollment and retention of students in the Graduate nursing program. Attend and participate in all School of Nursing and Health Professions facultystaff meetings. Serve on the Nursing Unit Leadership Team. Engage in and support grant-writing and other scholarly pursuits in support of academic programs. Attend professional development workshops meetings and conferences related to responsibilities as Program Director including those of professional societies. Actively engage in collaborative pursuits and in forging relationships and partnerships with external and internal constituencies. Collaborate with other schools and offices on campus to ensure alignment shared purpose and achievement of overall University goals. Attend all University FacultyStaff meetings and relevant academic departmentschool meetings as requested. In collaboration with School of Nursing and Health Professions staff coordinate program events such as the Graduate Research Symposium. INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITY Engage in instructional activity totaling 18 contact hours per calendar year. Teaching responsibilities include primarily time spent in online courses and in immediate preparation for them maintaining and improving competence in subjects being taught preparing teaching materials conferring with students on course materials directing individual and group studies reviewing written or online projects and papers evaluating presentations and supervising independent study projects. Note that online courses use the BlackBoard Course Management System. Evaluate update and revise courses regularly. Participate in the assessment activities of the Nursing Unit School and University. Collegiality as well as professional and ethical conduct enhances teaching learning and the general reputation of all persons. Therefore all faculty members are expected to serve in a collegial fashion and in accordance with professional and ethical principles when dealing with other faculty members students administrators and members of the public. Every faculty member is guaranteed academic freedom in accordance with the statement on academic freedom and responsibilities of faculty members as in the policy manuals. SCHOLARLY ACTIVITY Develop and maintain independent intellectual pursuits including research that enhance teaching effectiveness. Attend professional development workshops meetings and talks related to professional interests including those of professional societies. Pursue internal and external funding sources to support scholarly activity. SERVICE ACTIVITY Attend all FacultyStaff University and School meetings. Attend graduate commencement exercises. Attend nursing pinning ceremonies as requested. Serve on School and University committees as needed. Serve on at least one Nursing Unit Working Group. Participate in School and University events. Reports To Dean Berman School of Nursing and Health Professions Quick Link for Posting httpsstevenson.peopleadmin.compostings10774 Posting Information Number of Available Positions 1 Work Location Owings Mills North Position Category Faculty Position Type Full-time Faculty MonthsYear 12 HrsWeek 40 HrsYear 2080 If scheduled to work less than 12 months beginning date Ending Date FLSA Exempt Payroll Monthly Hiring Salary Range Anticipated to be 100000 - 120000 Benefits httpswww.stevenson.eduhuman-resourcesbenefits Recruitment Instructions Open to All Applicants Posting Date 11202025 Closing DateApplication Deadline Open Until Filled No EEO Statement EOEAA Employer of MinoritiesFemalesVeteransDisability Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk . Are you a Registered Nurse currently licensed in Maryland Yes No Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Curriculum Vitae Cover LetterLetter of Application Teaching Philosophy Research Plans Optional Documents