Program Director of Undergraduate Studies Program - College of
The Program Director of Undergraduate Nursing Studies is a full-time member of the Lourdes University College of Nursing (CON) faculty with all the rights and responsibilities of a faculty appointment.
The Program Director is responsible for providing leadership in the areas of curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation of the Undergraduate nursing program.
This is a 12-month appointment; the Program Director teaches 3 credits in each fall and spring semester.
The position is an appointment of the Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA) upon the recommendation of the Dean of the College of Nursing who confers with the department.
Continuation of appointment as Program Director is at the prerogative of the VPAA and may be ended at any time.
Essential Functions:
Commitment to the University Mission and Franciscan values Promotes and integrates the Franciscan values of reverence, service, and learning.
Builds a community of learning that unites faculty, staff and students in a quest for knowledge, personal growth, and academic excellence.
Promotes excellence in teaching, service, and scholarship among the faculty in an environment of collegiality and professionalism.
Academic Program Leadership Acts as a liaison between the traditional BSN, and the graduate nursing programs.
Provides leadership in Undergraduate nursing program development related to curriculum and instruction providing continual evaluation of the curriculum related to current evidence-based practice and research.
In collaboration with the Dean, creates and revises the Undergraduate nursing studies strategic plan in alignment with the CON and university's planning and goals.
Serves on and provides oversight for the undergraduate nursing curriculum committee to ensure synchrony with the DEMSN program of study.
In association with the Dean of the College of Nursing, is responsible for Program Administration as defined by the Ohio Board of Nursing Rules for Nursing Education.
In association with the Dean of the College of Nursing, provides leadership for Undergraduate nursing program development, implementation, and evaluation.
This includes providing leadership in collaboration with the Director of Clinical Education and Director of the Nursing Learning Lab.
Preparation of course, lab and clinical schedules and faculty workload reports.
Selection and development of clinical sites.
Analyzing course reports and course evaluations.
Provides leadership for Undergraduate nursing program assessment.
Provides leadership for development and evaluation of faculty teaching in Undergraduate nursing programs.
Orientation of new faculty.
Observation and evaluation of faculty instruction.
Annual evaluation of faculty effectiveness.
Serves as mediator between faculty and students.
Mentor for curriculum and policy issues.
Assures compliance with rules and regulations to retain approval from the Ohio Board of Nursing and accreditation bodies.
Prepares class schedule and the assignment of teaching responsibilities in the undergraduate nursing program.
Assures acquisition of library and textbook educational resources for the undergraduate nursing program.
Provides oversight in the use and evaluation of standardized tests and other tutorial programs.
Analyzes students' evaluations of undergraduate nursing theory courses within the undergraduate program.
Administrative Responsibilities Responsible for development and evaluation of the undergraduate nursing faculty.
Assists the Dean of the College of Nursing in the CON budget related to undergraduate nursing programs.
Assists the Dean of the College of Nursing in the preparation of reports for external agencies as they relate to the undergraduate nursing programs.
Manages the Ohio Board of Nursing program completion letters and preparation of their reports.
Assures that information in the College of Nursing BSN student handbook and BSN information on the College of Nursing website and portal are accurate and up-to-date.
Manages undergraduate College of Nursing social media accounts.
Oversees BSN Coordinator of Enrollment and Advising in recruitment, enrollment, and retention initiatives.
Coordinates with Admissions regarding the Direct Admission to Nursing and various routes of admission into the nursing program.
Functions as Interim Program Administrator as needed to fulfill the requirements of Ohio Administrative Code 4723-5-10:
Providing input into the budget process Maintaining communication with central administration and other units of the controlling agency, faculty, students, clinical agencies, and the board Ensuring regular meetings of the faculty to facilitate communication and faculty participation in planning, implementing, and evaluating the curriculum Implementing an orientation process for new faculty Recommending faculty for appointment, promotion, tenure or retention, and termination; Facilitating faculty development, including enhancing educational competencies Establishing the faculty or teaching assistant to student ratio for direct patient care experiences at no greater a ratio than ten students to one faculty or teaching assistant, or a smaller ratio in clinical settings where necessary to ensure the safe delivery of nursing care by students, faculty, and teaching assistants Ensuring a written policy related to the evaluation of faculty, teaching assistants and preceptors is implemented Certifying to the board, in a format prescribed by the board, for each student who is an applicant for licensure in Ohio that each applicant successfully completed the requirements of a program and the date the applicant completed the program requirements Submitting to the board a corrective action plan any time the program administrator submits one or more erroneous certifications of program completion to the board Verifying that each nurse teaching a course in the program holds a current, valid license Maintaining resources, including but not limited to classroom and skills laboratory equipment and supplies necessary for students to successfully complete the program Fulfillment of the Role of Faculty Engages in teaching, scholarship, and service.
Teaches 3 semester-hour credits per semester in the undergraduate program.
Engages in ongoing professional development.
Other Responsibilities Carries out assignments and other responsibilities assigned by the Dean or VPAA.
Where appropriate, coordinates specific programs with outside agencies or groups and develops working agreements.
Where appropriate, coordinates specific program accreditation activities.
Master of Science in Nursing Required.
Doctorate in nursing or related field preferred.
Current and active RN license to practice in Ohio.
Experience of at least five years in the practice of nursing as an RN, two of which have been as a faculty member in a baccalaureate nursing program.
Current knowledge and experience in curriculum development and implementation.
Current knowledge of accreditation standards and procedures.
Demonstrated leadership and management skills.
PI227914119 Recommended Skills Administration Clinical Works Consulting Corrective And Preventive Action (Capa) Course Evaluations Curriculum Development Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The Program Director is responsible for providing leadership in the areas of curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation of the Undergraduate nursing program.
This is a 12-month appointment; the Program Director teaches 3 credits in each fall and spring semester.
The position is an appointment of the Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA) upon the recommendation of the Dean of the College of Nursing who confers with the department.
Continuation of appointment as Program Director is at the prerogative of the VPAA and may be ended at any time.
Essential Functions:
Commitment to the University Mission and Franciscan values Promotes and integrates the Franciscan values of reverence, service, and learning.
Builds a community of learning that unites faculty, staff and students in a quest for knowledge, personal growth, and academic excellence.
Promotes excellence in teaching, service, and scholarship among the faculty in an environment of collegiality and professionalism.
Academic Program Leadership Acts as a liaison between the traditional BSN, and the graduate nursing programs.
Provides leadership in Undergraduate nursing program development related to curriculum and instruction providing continual evaluation of the curriculum related to current evidence-based practice and research.
In collaboration with the Dean, creates and revises the Undergraduate nursing studies strategic plan in alignment with the CON and university's planning and goals.
Serves on and provides oversight for the undergraduate nursing curriculum committee to ensure synchrony with the DEMSN program of study.
In association with the Dean of the College of Nursing, is responsible for Program Administration as defined by the Ohio Board of Nursing Rules for Nursing Education.
In association with the Dean of the College of Nursing, provides leadership for Undergraduate nursing program development, implementation, and evaluation.
This includes providing leadership in collaboration with the Director of Clinical Education and Director of the Nursing Learning Lab.
Preparation of course, lab and clinical schedules and faculty workload reports.
Selection and development of clinical sites.
Analyzing course reports and course evaluations.
Provides leadership for Undergraduate nursing program assessment.
Provides leadership for development and evaluation of faculty teaching in Undergraduate nursing programs.
Orientation of new faculty.
Observation and evaluation of faculty instruction.
Annual evaluation of faculty effectiveness.
Serves as mediator between faculty and students.
Mentor for curriculum and policy issues.
Assures compliance with rules and regulations to retain approval from the Ohio Board of Nursing and accreditation bodies.
Prepares class schedule and the assignment of teaching responsibilities in the undergraduate nursing program.
Assures acquisition of library and textbook educational resources for the undergraduate nursing program.
Provides oversight in the use and evaluation of standardized tests and other tutorial programs.
Analyzes students' evaluations of undergraduate nursing theory courses within the undergraduate program.
Administrative Responsibilities Responsible for development and evaluation of the undergraduate nursing faculty.
Assists the Dean of the College of Nursing in the CON budget related to undergraduate nursing programs.
Assists the Dean of the College of Nursing in the preparation of reports for external agencies as they relate to the undergraduate nursing programs.
Manages the Ohio Board of Nursing program completion letters and preparation of their reports.
Assures that information in the College of Nursing BSN student handbook and BSN information on the College of Nursing website and portal are accurate and up-to-date.
Manages undergraduate College of Nursing social media accounts.
Oversees BSN Coordinator of Enrollment and Advising in recruitment, enrollment, and retention initiatives.
Coordinates with Admissions regarding the Direct Admission to Nursing and various routes of admission into the nursing program.
Functions as Interim Program Administrator as needed to fulfill the requirements of Ohio Administrative Code 4723-5-10:
Providing input into the budget process Maintaining communication with central administration and other units of the controlling agency, faculty, students, clinical agencies, and the board Ensuring regular meetings of the faculty to facilitate communication and faculty participation in planning, implementing, and evaluating the curriculum Implementing an orientation process for new faculty Recommending faculty for appointment, promotion, tenure or retention, and termination; Facilitating faculty development, including enhancing educational competencies Establishing the faculty or teaching assistant to student ratio for direct patient care experiences at no greater a ratio than ten students to one faculty or teaching assistant, or a smaller ratio in clinical settings where necessary to ensure the safe delivery of nursing care by students, faculty, and teaching assistants Ensuring a written policy related to the evaluation of faculty, teaching assistants and preceptors is implemented Certifying to the board, in a format prescribed by the board, for each student who is an applicant for licensure in Ohio that each applicant successfully completed the requirements of a program and the date the applicant completed the program requirements Submitting to the board a corrective action plan any time the program administrator submits one or more erroneous certifications of program completion to the board Verifying that each nurse teaching a course in the program holds a current, valid license Maintaining resources, including but not limited to classroom and skills laboratory equipment and supplies necessary for students to successfully complete the program Fulfillment of the Role of Faculty Engages in teaching, scholarship, and service.
Teaches 3 semester-hour credits per semester in the undergraduate program.
Engages in ongoing professional development.
Other Responsibilities Carries out assignments and other responsibilities assigned by the Dean or VPAA.
Where appropriate, coordinates specific programs with outside agencies or groups and develops working agreements.
Where appropriate, coordinates specific program accreditation activities.
Master of Science in Nursing Required.
Doctorate in nursing or related field preferred.
Current and active RN license to practice in Ohio.
Experience of at least five years in the practice of nursing as an RN, two of which have been as a faculty member in a baccalaureate nursing program.
Current knowledge and experience in curriculum development and implementation.
Current knowledge of accreditation standards and procedures.
Demonstrated leadership and management skills.
PI227914119 Recommended Skills Administration Clinical Works Consulting Corrective And Preventive Action (Capa) Course Evaluations Curriculum Development Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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