The Director of Accelerated Nursing Programs within the College of Nursing is appointed by the dean and has delegated administrative responsibility for the overall oversight and implementation of the colleges graduate entry prelicensure and accelerated BSN academic programs in collaboration with the assistant and associate deans. This is a 12-month tenure or clinical track position with administrative effort of 25%. Productivity in scholarship and educational grants is an expectation of this position. The Director of Accelerated Nursing Programs reports to the associate dean for baccalaureate programs. General responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Responsibilities:
Support funding activities in support of programmatic initiatives.
Assist with continuous quality improvement of the respective program including accreditation and regulatory requirements.
Facilitate the evaluation of student learning and program outcomes.
Develop and facilitate implementation of innovative curricular design.
Monitor trends in nursing education and provide innovative leadership to the development, evaluation, and refinement of respective academic programs.
In collaboration with executive director, plan and implement effective student recruitment, advisement and retention strategies.
Assess the outcomes and needs of faculty for teaching effectiveness in respective academic programs.
Participate in assessment and evaluation of respective academic programs.
Represent the college on university committees focused on academic matters.
Provide support and mentorship for faculty teaching in respective academic programs to assure the highest quality education for student learning.
Participate in faculty recruitment and hiring to meet academic needs.
Collaborate with the office of clinical placement for recruiting, training, evaluating and recognizing clinical preceptors in academic programs with input from the assistant and associate deans.
Collaborate with executive director in regular meetings with faculty for academic programs.
Contribute to student enrollment management, admission, progression and compliance.
Support and facilitate the identification and the development of educational partnerships.
Performance Objectives
Effectively work with students, faculty, and preceptors
Deliver evidenced-based curriculum that meets national standards to students
Successfully participate in a team teaching environment
Education and Experience Requirements
Required: Doctoral degree; Ohio RN license required; two years of experience in related discipline required. Experience in higher education required.
Desired: Leadership experience preferred.
How to Apply
To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Application materials must include:
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vita (CV)
Statement of Leadership Experience
Statement of Teaching and Mentoring in Higher Education
The College
The vision of the College of Nursing is to think and do the impossible to transform health and improve lives. The mission is to dream, discover and deliver a healthier world. The Ohio State University College of Nursing continues to build a world-class team of inquisitive, creative, scientifically-rigorous faculty with impactful programs of research. Academic programs are consistently ranked in the top 20 nationally by U.S. News & World Report, with our online Master of Science in Nursing ranking #4 in the country and our RN to BSN program in the top 10.
The University
Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of Americas leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes list of best U.S. employers for diversity. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
The Ohio State Universitys Shared Values include Excellence and Impact, Diversity and Innovation, Inclusion and Equity, Care and Compassion, and Integrity and Respect. Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.
Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.
The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation (DCFR) to focus on supporting new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual careers partner consultations, identifying potential employers and/or employment opportunities, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are provided to support the partners of new and prospective faculty as they are considering or transitioning to The Ohio State University.
In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. Ohio State is an NSF ADVANCE institution and a member of the Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC).
Located in Ohios capital city, Ohio States Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. In addition to its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to Ohio State ATI in Wooster.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.
The Ohio State University is a dynamic community of diverse resources, where opportunity thrives and where individuals transform themselves and the world. Founded in 1870, Ohio State is a world-class public research university and the leading comprehensive teaching and research institution in the state of Ohio. With more than 63,000 students (including 57,000 in Columbus), the Wexner Medical Center, 14 colleges, 80 centers and 175 majors, the university offers its students tremendous breadth and depth of opportunity in the liberal arts, the sciences and the professions.