Director of Curriculum - Prelicensure Nursing
Location: Remote · Type: Full time · Posted: 2026-08-24 ·
Reference: DIREC003193
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Overview:
the Director of Curriculum leads the design, development, review,
implementation, and continuous improvement of nursing curriculum across all
Herzing University prelicensure nursing programs. The Director ensures that
curriculum is academically rigorous, aligned with accreditation standards,
reflective of current nursing practice and evidence, and consistently
implemented across all delivery modalities.
The Director of Curriculum provides direct supervision to assigned personnel,
to support faculty driven curriculum and assessment at Herzing University. The
Director coordinates curriculum strategy, ensures consistent implementation
across programs, and maintains a consistent and continuous communication
strategy with all stakeholders to advance faculty ownership of prelicensure
nursing curriculum and assessment.
REQUIREMENTS:
An earned doctorate (DNP, DNE, or PhD).
Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of
primary employment, with eligibility for licensure in additional states as
required.
Minimum of five (5) years of professional nursing practice experience.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in nursing education,
curriculum development, or academic program leadership at the post-
secondary level in a programmatically accredited prelicensure nursing
program.
Experience supervising or providing direction to curriculum or academic
program staff preferred.
Experience supporting or leading an accreditation self-study or site visit
preferred.
Experience with online nursing program curriculum design and the
instructional design considerations specific to online delivery preferred.
Compensation is determined based on the qualifications, experience, and
circumstances of each hire. It is uncommon for new employees to start near the
top of the salary range. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including
a tuition waiver and reimbursement program, health insurance, paid time off,
and a retirement savings plan. The salary range for this position is $127,500
to $172,500.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversight of Curricular Operations
Directly supervise the Associate Director of PN Curriculum, Associate
Director of ASN/BSN Curriculum, and Associate Director of MSNDE
Curriculum, providing clear direction, performance expectations, and
professional development.
Set curriculum strategy for each program track and hold Associate
Directors accountable for translating that strategy into consistent
implementation across all delivery sites and modalities.
Establish and maintain structured communication rhythms with Associate
Directors to monitor curriculum implementation progress, surface issues,
and ensure alignment across program tracks.
Conduct regular performance evaluations for direct reports, providing
constructive feedback that supports growth and development.
Ensure communication aligns with execution of faculty recommendations and
evaluation of curriculum performance.
Collaboratively develop, review, and update policies and procedures
governing curriculum development, review, and implementation across
prelicensure nursing programs.
Align with the AVP of Instructional Design and Delivery on course
development structure, timelines, and quality assurance processes to meet
desired outcomes.
Align with the AVP of Instructional Design and Delivery on processes and
timelines associated with exam proctoring to support successful execution
and accountability measures.
Collaborate with the Director of Simulation and Lab on the development and
placement of simulated learning experiences within the curriculum.
Ensure that curriculum policies and procedures align with the university's
mission, vision, and operations.
Collaborate with the VP of Academic Operations to ensure curriculum
requirements are reflected in resource planning including faculty time,
facilities, equipment, and technology.
Represent Herzing University nursing curriculum with external partners,
accrediting bodies, and advisory groups on curriculum-related matters.
Oversee work with curriculum advisory committees, including industry
experts, alumni, and community representatives, to gather insights and
recommendations for curriculum development.
Ensure student feedback is incorporated in curriculum development and
revision processes through Associate Directors.
Develop and maintain relationships with professional organizations and
instructional design partners to keep the curriculum responsive to
external demands.
Design, Development, and Sustainability of Prelicensure Nursing Curriculum
Establish the strategic direction for prelicensure nursing curriculum,
ensuring alignment with HLC, ACEN, or CCNE accreditation standards, state
board of nursing requirements, and current evidence-based nursing
practice.
Provide leadership to ensure curriculum across all delivery modalities
reflects a consistent academic standard and equivalent learning outcomes.
Oversee the development and maintenance of curriculum maps, course
sequencing frameworks, and program learning outcome structures for all
prelicensure nursing programs.
Chair with the Nursing Curriculum Committee, which serves as the forum for
nursing curriculum decisions across all programs.
Collaborate with the Director of Clinical Education, Prelicensure Nursing
to ensure clinical curriculum integration aligns with placement capacity,
preceptor competency, course learning objectives, and clinical hour
requirements.
Collaborate with the Director of Lab and Simulation, Prelicensure Nursing
to ensure that learning experiences satisfy program and course learning
objectives, reinforce concepts introduced in the didactic portion of
courses, and prepare students to successfully practice and apply clinical
skills in a hands-on setting.
Ensure proper curriculum scaffolding amongst courses and modalities of
delivery (didactic, lab, clinical) for a cohesive, high-quality student
learning experience.
Stay current with shifts in regulatory requirements, technologies, and
evidence-based practices in nursing education and direct the integration
of relevant advances into curriculum design.
Oversight of Prelicensure Nursing Curriculum, Assessment, and Continuous
Improvement
Direct systematic, evidence-based curriculum assessment cycles across all
prelicensure nursing programs on a schedule aligned with University Annual
Program Review and Comprehensive Program Review cycles and accreditation
requirements.
Analyze NCLEX pass rate data, NCSBN and Mountain Measure data, program
completion data, employer feedback, and graduate outcomes to identify
curriculum gaps and direct continuous improvement strategy.
Ensure curriculum design supports early identification of and intervention
for at-risk students.
Oversee collaboration with the Student Learning Data Analyst to review
prelicensure nursing performance at the exam, course, and program level
and ensure findings are translated into curriculum action.
Review semesterly feedback from student and faculty end-of-course surveys
and direct recommendations for curriculum improvement to the appropriate
Associate Director.
Direct and maintain a curriculum change management process that documents
all changes, obtains appropriate approvals, and communicates updates to
faculty and chairs in a timely and organized manner.
Review feedback from clinical partners to ensure that the curriculum
prepares students for the realities of clinical practice and meets the
needs of the healthcare community.
Accreditation and Regulatory Alignment
Serve as the subject matter expert on curriculum-related accreditation
standards and direct ongoing compliance across all programs.
Direct preparation for accreditation self-studies, site visits, and
ongoing reporting by ensuring curriculum documentation, evidence, and
analysis are maintained and audit-ready, under the guidance of the
Academic Compliance team.
Maintain current knowledge of state board of nursing rules across all
jurisdictions in which Herzing University operates and ensure curriculum
meets or exceeds those requirements.
Ensure curriculum documentation (syllabi, course guides, competency
maps) meets accreditation evidence requirements and is maintained in an
organized and audit-ready state.
Monitor regulatory and accreditation changes that have curriculum
implications and lead proactive curriculum adjustments.
Provide regular reporting on curriculum compliance status and
accreditation evidence readiness to the Dean of Prelicensure Nursing.
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Physical Requirements:
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time.
Must be able to occasionally move around the work location.
Constantly operates office and/or teach equipment which may include
computers, copiers, fax machines, audio/visuals.
Frequently uses voice and hearing to communicate with students, staff or
colleagues face-to-face or over the telephone.
Visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess.
Occasionally move, carry, or lift 10 pounds.
Must be able to travel up to 15% of time for meetings with stakeholders.
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dedicated to fostering a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect. It provides
an inclusive and collegial community where individuals are valued, heard and
empowered to contribute to the effectiveness of the institution.
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because of skin color, gender, religion, LGBTQi2+ status, disability status,
age, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to
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