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Academic and Program Leadership Positions College of Nursing

Samuel Merritt University · Oakland, CA · 3 wk ago
Education$160k/yrFull-time

About the role

The College of Nursing invites applications for exceptional academic and program leaders to support strategic growth. This initiative reflects the University’s priorities related to enrollment growth, program excellence, community-engaged practice, and preparation of the nursing workforce needed to serve California’s diverse populations.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic and operational leadership for nursing programs or academic initiatives
  • Support faculty development, curriculum quality, and regulatory compliance
  • Advance enrollment growth, student outcomes, and workforce-aligned programming
  • Strengthen partnerships with clinical affiliates, health systems, and community organizations
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, equity, innovation, and continuous improvement

Requirements

  • Demonstrated academic, clinical, or administrative leadership experience
  • Experience with accreditation (e.g., CCNE), assessment, and program evaluation
  • Strong communication, organizational, and change-management skills

Qualifications

  • Earned graduate degree in nursing (doctoral degree preferred)
  • Active or eligible California RN licensure
  • Evidence of effective teaching, clinical excellence, scholarship, and/or leadership, as appropriate to role
  • Demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence and health equity
  • Ability to work effectively in an urban, multi-campus, mission-driven academic environment

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

The annual salary for Academic and Program Leadership positions is determined based on the scope of the role, relevant experience, qualifications, internal equity, geographic location, and other job-related factors. Depending on the position and candidate qualifications, salaries may range up to $160,000.

Schedule

Not specified

Employee Status

Regular Exemption Status United States of America (Exempt)

Time Type

Full time

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