Director of Nursing Programs

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a distinctively mission-driven School of Nursing, ensuring the program reflects the University’s Catholic commitment to the whole person, ethical formation, and compassionate engagement with the world.
• Integrate Catholic Social Teaching and a commitment to human dignity into program priorities, student formation, and strategic initiatives, with particular attention to care for the vulnerable and the medically underserved.
• Plan and oversee curriculum development and revision to ensure alignment with professional standards and workforce needs.
• Ensure the curriculum and co-curricular experiences cultivate ethical clinical judgment, patient-centered care, integrity, and servant leadership, consistent with the Mount’s mission and the nursing program’s stated commitments.
• Recruit, support, supervise, and evaluate nursing faculty and staff, fostering a collaborative and inclusive academic environment.
• Provide leadership for the planning, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of nursing programs, beginning with the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards, including the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the Maryland Board of Nursing.
• Oversee development of clinical partnerships to support high-quality clinical and simulation learning experiences.
• Use data related to student outcomes, NCLEX performance, and program metrics to guide continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with University leadership on strategic planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Teach one upper-level nursing course annually in the Director’s area of expertise, based on program needs.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate degree in nursing from an accredited program.
• Eligibility for Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Maryland.
• Minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience.
• Experience in nursing education, including teaching and academic program coordination or leadership.
• Knowledge of accreditation, assessment, and regulatory requirements in nursing education.
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting and advancing the Catholic mission and identity of Mount St. Mary’s University through one’s professional responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal degree in nursing (Ph.D. or DNP).
• Experience in Catholic healthcare, faith-based clinical settings, or leadership aligned with holistic care.
• Prior leadership experience in a collegiate nursing program.
• Experience with accreditation self-studies or program approvals.
• Demonstrated ability to advance a mission-driven program.

Hours

• 40-hour week (Weekends are occasional).

Targeted Salary

$100,000/year (Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications).

Employee Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package, featuring annual, holiday, and sick leave.
• An employer-sponsored retirement contribution.
• A robust paid time off program.

For a complete list of employee benefits, please visit: https://inside.msmary.edu/more/human-resources/index.html.

Full Time/Part Time

Full time.