Associate Professor-Graduate Program Director
About the Role
The University of Wyoming seeks a Program Director for Graduate Nursing (MS/DNP)/Associate Professor. The Associate Professor/Graduate Program Director will assume a faculty position as well as an internal leadership position in the Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing (FWWSON). Specifically, the purpose of the position is to provide oversight to the school’s two graduate programs: the Master of Science program (nurse leader and nurse educator concentrations) and the Doctor of Nursing Practice program (Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner concentrations).
Responsibilities
- Internal leadership and administration of graduate nursing programs
- Curriculum development, especially in the graduate nursing programs
- Accreditation and program evaluation for graduate nursing programs
- Student recruitment, admissions, and progression in graduate nursing programs
- Faculty development
- Teaching in the graduate program
- Maintaining an active program of research
- Providing career advising and service to the school, college, university, and profession
Qualifications
- Doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited institution or Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution with a doctoral degree in a related field
- Eligible for unencumbered RN licensure in Wyoming
- At least 5 years of experience practicing in nursing
- History of experience in curriculum development, accreditation, and program evaluation
- Record of teaching and scholarship to warrant tenure and appointment to Associate Professor/Professor rank
- Evidence of leadership experience
- Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy
Desired Qualifications
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds in academic and clinical settings
- Experience in rural healthcare education and practice
- Understanding of principles related to adult learning
- Excellent leadership and management skills
- Commitment to working effectively with students, employees, vendors, and community members
To Apply
REQUIRED MATERIALS: Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V., and contact information for four work-related references.
Tenure Stream: https://tinyurl.com/UWNursingGradDirector-TT (req 251315)
Clinical: https://tinyurl.com/UWGradDirector-Clinical (req 251316)
Posted On: 9/22/2026
Job Type: Nursing School Staff/Administrators
School/Institution: University of Wyoming
Job Location: Laramie, WY