Academic Division Director- Nursing and Allied Health Programs
About the role
The Academic Division Director – Nursing and Allied Health Programs manages academic degree and certificate programs in nursing and related disciplines such as paramedic and allied health subjects at a Community College. The Director’s services include the design and development of courses and curricula and the direction of assigned faculty and staff in teaching and administering the instructional programs. Some of the College’s learning programs may include continuing education and non-credit programs under the position’s direction.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Assure the successful conduct of the Division’s programs and for the optimum learning outcomes of its students through effective performance in these essential functional areas:
- Program and curriculum design and development
- Faculty selection and professional development
- Instructional quality
- Budget and fiscal management
- Administration and resource management
- Program evaluation and assessment
- Community relations
- Student relations
Additional Responsibilities
- Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies
- Service on assigned committees and task forces
- Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings which may occur during evenings and weekends
Minimum Qualifications
- A master's degree in Nursing together with a Connecticut license to practice nursing and four (4) or more years of teaching nursing subjects in higher education and two (2) or more years of experience in supervising health care or academic professionals; or a combination of education, training and experience which would provide the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Nursing and related health profession curriculum design, course and syllabi development and of appropriate and effective teaching materials and methods
- Classroom and laboratory teaching effectiveness
- Research methodology and in evaluation of academic program effectiveness
- Leading and directing faculty and staff in a higher education environment
- Management of operating budgets and plans
- Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
Preferred Qualifications
- APRN, D.N.P., Ed.D. or Ph.D. in Nursing or closely related field
- Previous experience as a director or associate director in an LPN or RN program
- Experience in developing and implementing innovative nursing education strategies
- Experience establishing relationships with local healthcare facilities for potential clinical partnerships
Salary and Benefits
$109,799 approximate annual
CT State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Generous leave policies
- Multiple retirement plan options
- Comprehensive health insurance choices
- Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection
- Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)
Application Instructions
To apply, please submit the following:
- A cover letter
- A current resume
Your resume must include the names of three (3) current professional references, including their titles, email addresses, and telephone numbers.
Important Notes
- Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered
- Links to external resume or profile sites will not be accepted
- Apply online at: www.ct.edu/hr/jobs
- CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees
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Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination
CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a-80(b) or 46a-81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups.