Chair, Graduate Nursing Programs

About the role

The School of Nursing and Health Sciences offers an exciting opportunity to join our growing graduate programs (MSN, PGC, and DNP). The successful candidate will assume the position of Chair and perform teaching responsibilities within the graduate program.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for graduate nursing programs to ensure academic excellence and student success.
• Ensure full compliance with CCNE accreditation standards and PA BON regulations; lead preparation and submission of all required reports.
• Oversee curriculum design, implementation, and continuous improvement aligned with accreditation standards and evolving healthcare needs.
• Direct the launch and accreditation of new post‑licensure programs.
• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate faculty to foster a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment.
• Monitor and improve student outcomes including retention, graduation rates, and national certification exam pass rates.
• Teach graduate nursing courses as assigned.
• Work closely with the Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences (SONHS) as an integral part of a dedicated team of chairs and program directors.
• Represent the department on University committees and initiatives.
• Establish and maintain relationships with healthcare organizations and community partners to support clinical placements and professional opportunities for students.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Dean of SONHS.

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in nursing or an appropriate discipline from an accredited institution.
• Current registered nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania or multistate license.
• Current certified registered nurse practitioner (CRNP) licensure in Pennsylvania.
• Current national certification as a nurse practitioner (FNP preferred).
• A minimum of five years of recent classroom and clinical experience.
• Program oversight and/or leadership experience in higher education.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Evidence of scholarship beyond the doctoral dissertation (e.g., contributions to professional literature, presentations at national, state, or local meetings, and/or grantsmanship).
• Participation in School and/or University committees.
• Participation in professional organizations at local, state, or national levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chair or Director.
• Prior experience with program and curriculum development.
• Experience working with nursing accrediting and licensing bodies.

Posted on 10/20/2026. Position at La Salle University, Philadelphia, PA. Job type: Other.