MEPN Tucson Program Director (NHE Division)(C/T) Posting Number req26022
Department College of Nursing
Department Website Link https://nursing.arizona.edu/
Medical Sub-Speciality Location Tucson Campus
Address 1305 N Martin Ave., Tucson, AZ 85721 USA
Position Highlights The Program Director provides leadership for the graduate, pre-licensure, clinical and educational mission, guiding curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation while fostering an inclusive, collaborative learning environment. This role is responsible for continuous program improvement in alignment with national, state, and University of Arizona requirements and represents the MEPN program across University, Health Sciences, and professional arenas.
This career-track appointment is not eligible for tenure.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.Duties & Responsibilities This position is a
career-track faculty appointment with additional administrative responsibilities as
Program Director for the MEPN program in Tucson. The primary workload and expectations align with College of Nursing faculty responsibilities in teaching, scholarship, and service. Program Director duties represent supplemental leadership responsibilities that support the academic quality and operational effectiveness of the MEPN program in Tucson.
Teaching & Faculty Responsibilities- Teach and mentor students within the MEPN program.
- Foster a nursing values-driven learning environment that supports student success.
- Evaluate student performance and contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and continuous quality improvement.
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, and clinical partners to strengthen academic-practice relationships.
- Ensure compliance with program, College, University, and clinical site policies.
Scholarship & Service- Maintain clinical expertise through practice or practice-related activities.
- Engage in scholarly inquiry and dissemination through publications, presentations, and grant-related activities.
- Participate in faculty governance, College initiatives, and special projects that advance the mission of the College of Nursing.
Program Director ResponsibilitiesUnder the accountability of the NHE Division Chair and in collaboration with the Associate Dean of Faculty & Academic Affairs and the MEPN Program Director in Gilbert, the Program Director:
- Provides leadership for the academic integrity, delivery, and continuous improvement of the MEPN program in Tucson.
- Leads curriculum implementation and innovation, including competency-based education initiatives.
- Ensures ongoing compliance with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinates course scheduling and staffing, including the assignment and ongoing programmatic oversight of on-call/per-diem instructional faculty within the MEPN program in Tucson.
- Mentors and supports faculty, including workload coordination and implementation of evidence-based teaching practices.
- Collaborates with academic, clinical, and community partners to advance program goals.
- Oversees program evaluation and reporting and communicates outcomes to College leadership and relevant committees.
Additional duties may be assigned as appropriate to the position.
Minimum Qualifications Rank to be determined by the college's Faculty Appointment Promotion & Tenure (FAPT) Committee. All ranks:- Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, or DNP) in nursing or a related field.
- Two (2) years of clinical experience as RN providing direct patient care.
- Demonstrated teaching experience and clinical practice or systems leadership experience, supported by certification or equivalent preparation.
- Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills, including the ability to make timely decisions, collaboration effectively, and engage openly with diverse perspectives and constructive feedback.
- Active Arizona RN license by the first day of employment and ability to maintain licensure, immunizations, CPR, and other college or agency requirements.
- Eligibility to obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Care from the Arizona Department of Public Safety.
Preferred Qualifications - Administrative experience within a professional nursing education program.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in nursing education and curriculum oversight.
- Experience with curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation.
- Current appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Clinical Professor.
Rank To be Determined
Tenure Information Career-Track (CT)
FLSA Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
Job FTE 1.0
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Faculty
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay DOE
Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 1
Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates Lauren Acosta |
[email protected] Open Date 5/20/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Three Additional Documents
Special Instructions to Applicant Please submit all requested documents and complete the application in its entirety:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover Letter
- Unofficial Academic Transcripts
- Proof of Current RN Licensure
- Names and Phone Numbers of at Least Three (3) Professional References
In your Cover Letter, please describe your teaching experience and leadership in nursing education, including curriculum development.
