Academic Faculty, MSN Program Director

Lewis University

• $85K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Earned doctoral degree with APRN certification required.
  • Two years of full-time clinical nursing experience.
  • Licensure as a registered professional nurse in Illinois or eligibility with application in process.
  • Demonstrated experience in nursing education preferred.
  • Leadership experience in academic settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Model the University Mission through dedicated job performance.
  • Facilitate student learning through effective teaching and evaluation.
  • Design and revise program curriculum in collaboration with faculty.
  • Recruit and train adjunct faculty for the program.
  • Represent the program in College and University matters.
  • Coordinate community partnerships to enhance program visibility.
  • Manage budgetary issues and ensure program compliance with academic standards.

Benefits

  • Full-time position with a focus on academic leadership.
  • Opportunity to shape the future of the MSN program.
  • Engagement in community partnerships and outreach.
  • Supportive environment for student advocacy and mentorship.
Full Job Description
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Position Details

Position Title
Academic Faculty, MSN Program Director

Position Status
Full-time

Tenure
Non-Tenured

Rank
Assistant Professor

Budget Summary

Base Pay
$85,356-95,685

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

Academic Nursing Faculty in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences to serve in the administrative role of MSN Program Director. The MSN Program Director is the academic leader of the MSN-degree academic program. The Program Director is in charge of managing the day-to-day operation of the program as well as the long-term planning and vision of the program in collaboration and partnership with the Department Chair.

Responsibilities

Responsible to model the University Mission through dedicated job performance, service excellence to constituencies, respectful collaboration and active support of the University's Mission and Catholic and Lasallian higher education.

-Facilitate student learning through effective teaching and evaluation of learning
-Serve as an academic advisor, mentor, and advocate for students in the nursing program The Program Director's management and leadership responsibilities may include but are not limited to: Leadership
• Designs and revises program curriculum with the faculty
• Recruits and trains adjunct faculty
• Represents the program in College and University matters
• Participates in promotion, recruitment, and marketing efforts
• Coordinates community partnerships Management
• Coordinates advising of students in the program
• Coordinates assessment of program Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs), and subsequent action planning • Participates in instructional evaluation of faculty teaching in the program
• Serves as an advocate for students and a liaison to centralized services supporting students
• Coordinates budgetary issues for the program
• Ensures the academic course catalog and website are kept current with updates to program curriculum and/or policies
• Coordinates with Admissions for the Graduate Nursing Program Creates the course schedule for the program, including course rotations and faculty assignments
• Responds to student concerns and issues
-Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Earned doctoral degree with APRN certification is required. The equivalent of two years of full-time clinical nursing experience. Licensure as a registered

professional nurse in the state of Illinois or eligibility with application in process is also required.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated experience in nursing education and/or leadership roles.

Essential Duties

Work hours

TBD

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
F00492

Posting Date
08/21/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
No

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