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Full-Time Faculty & Program Director, EIP Nursing (Open Rank)
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Position Description
Posting Number 201201544P
Position Title Full-Time Faculty & Program Director, EIP Nursing (Open Rank)
Department School of Nursing & Health Professions: Nursing
Position Summary The Program Director, Nursing is a 12-month, campus-based, faculty academic program administrator (APA) position with responsibility for providing academic and operational leadership, management, and coordination for the undergraduate Entry-Into-Practice (EIP) degree program and associated faculty and budget in accordance with Stevenson University and the Berman School of Nursing and Health Professions (SNHP) policies and procedures. The Program Director serves as a member of the Nursing Unit Leadership Team and supports ongoing accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and compliance with state requirements (Maryland Board of Nursing, MBON) by fostering a culture of assessment; continuous quality improvement; and adherence to the MBON and CCNE Standards for data collection, analysis, and reporting. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, collaborating to support student recruitment, retention, and placement efforts; maintaining and evaluating updated curriculum that meets accreditation standards and supports NCLEX success; general program assessment and engagement in the life of the university. The Program Director also fulfills all responsibilities of a full-time faculty member, as defined in the Stevenson University Policies and in the Full-Time Faculty Job Description approved by the SNHP faculty. The teaching load requirement is 6-9 contact hours per academic year in the EIP Nursing program. Rank and title are determined at the time of hire and will be commensurate with education and experience. The Program Director works as a member of the Nursing Unit team to support overall operations and initiatives as assigned.
Education/Experience Doctorate in Nursing or related field and a Master's degree in Nursing are required. College level teaching experience, clinical nursing experience within the past four years, and at least two years of experience as an administrator are preferred. CPR certification is required and CNE or certification in area of clinical practice preferred. Must be a Registered Nurse and Maryland Board of Nursing certified or eligible.
Knowledge/Skills/Ability
Demonstrated excellence as a leader, manager, educator, and scholar.
Excellent interpersonal and cultural competency skills, demonstrated
ability to communicate professionally with diverse constituencies, and
ability to work collaboratively and effectively with diverse teams of
faculty, staff, and administrators to achieve established outcomes.
Demonstrated student-centered approach to teaching and advising, ability
to work with students of diverse backgrounds and learning styles, and
ability to design and implement inclusive pedagogies that enhance student
engagement
Demonstrated excellence in curriculum development, planning,
implementation, and assessment of student learning, with experience in
developing and implementing a competency-based curriculum.
Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to best practices in nursing
education and assessment, including the AACN Essentials, Commission on
Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accreditation standards, familiarity
with the Maryland State Board of Nursing standards and the Maryland
Practice Act (or similar state-level regulations), and the proven
ability to ensure program compliance with standards.
Ability to use classroom and learning management technologies (e.g.,
BlackBoard) and proficiency in Microsoft applications, including
PowerPoint, Word, and Excel are required.
Ability to recruit, coach, manage, support, and develop faculty.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets.
Commitment to integrity, excellence, learning, and community.
Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed, and to travel between
campuses as needed.
Physical Requirements Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, keyboarding, and repetitive motions. Close visual acuity. Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. Position requires sitting and standing for long periods of time, the ability to speak clearly and effectively for an extended period of time, the ability to travel between campuses and clinical sites, and additional hours for meetings and events, including days, evenings, and weekends.
Essential Functions Administrative Activity
Serve as the Academic Program Administrator (APA) for the CCNE-
accredited EIP nursing program, and serve as an active and contributing
member of the Nursing Unit Leadership Team and the SNHP Leadership Team.
Represent the EIP Nursing Program to students, parents, professional
organizations, external partners, and other relevant constituencies.
Serve as the first point of contact for students, faculty, staff, and
others regarding questions, complaints, matters, and issues pertaining to
the EIP Nursing Program.
Perform academic administrative responsibilities to include scheduling
classes; supporting student recruiting, advising, and retention; regularly
assessing program quality and effectiveness and facilitating the
development and implementation of a competency-based program curriculum in
collaboration with nursing unit and program faculty and staff and other
relevant campus offices as needed; collaborating with campus
constituencies to ensure operational alignment, shared purpose, and
achievement of shared goals; developing articulation agreements and
partnerships; actively engaging in collaborative pursuits and forging
professional relationships with external and internal constituencies to
support partnerships and opportunities; and managing the program's budget.
Perform personnel-related responsibilities to include hiring, onboarding,
supervising, managing, mentoring, and evaluating the performance of
program faculty according to established university guidelines and
timetables.
As a member of the leadership team and with the Chief Nurse Administrator,
share responsibility for ensuring continued nursing program accreditation
by CCNE and compliance with Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON) regulations
and requirements, including required reporting as determined by SNHP
processes
Manage the department's operating budget in consultation with the Chief
Nurse Administrator and the Dean, SNHP.
Participate in new student recruitment initiatives, including, but not
limited to, participating in university open houses and receptions for
accepted students; contacting campus visitors and open house attendees;
ensuring the announcement of program news and student activities and
achievements via internal and external venues; updating and revising
recruiting materials; and talking with prospective students and parents,
as requested.
Collaborate with relevant program staff to support the process of making
progression decisions and notifying students, advisors, and relevant
campus offices regarding program progression.
Hold regular program meetings throughout the academic year.
Attend and participate in all School of Nursing and Health Professions
faculty/staff, BSNHP Leadership Team, Nursing Unit Leadership Team, and
Nursing Unit Working Group meetings.
Support strategic and annual initiatives as assigned.
Engage in and support grant-writing and other scholarly pursuits in
support of academic programs.
Maintain relationships with the community of interest partners.
Serve as the Stevenson University representative on external advisory
boards as requested.
In consultation with relevant faculty and staff, annually review and
revise the college catalog and nursing student guide, as requested.
Instructional Activity
Engage in instructional activity totaling 6-9 contact hours per academic
year in the EIP Nursing program.
Maintain teaching effectiveness by encouraging active student learning,
reflecting and responding to student evaluations of teaching, and
adjusting teaching strategies per recommendations from classroom
observations, Faculty Mentoring and Evaluation Committee (FMEC), and
supervisor evaluations.
Teaching responsibilities include, but are not limited to, time spent in
classroom, laboratory, or clinical, and in immediate preparation for them;
maintaining and improving competence in subjects being taught; preparing
and regularly updating teaching materials; conferring with students on
course materials; directing individual and group studies; preparing
assignments, grading students' work, and providing feedback to students in
a timely manner. Note that all Stevenson University courses require
faculty to use the Blackboard Course Management System.
Other responsibilities include writing and/or updating syllabi each
semester or term; reading and responding to emails; grading course work in
a timely fashion; submitting mid-term and final grades, attendance
verification, academic alerts, and other reports as requested; and
alerting appropriate university personnel to student concerns on a timely
basis.
Provide feedback to students via assignments, exams, and other forms of
learning assessment in a timely manner.
Hold office hours (minimum of 3 hours per week).
Evaluate, update, and revise courses in an interval that ensures
continuous alignment with regulatory and accreditation requirements and
supports optimal student outcomes.
Participate in the assessment activities of the Program, Nursing Unit,
School, and University.
Every faculty member is guaranteed academic freedom in accordance with the
statement on academic freedom and responsibilities of faculty members, as
in the policy manuals.
Scholarly Activity
Maintain independent pursuits-including scholarly or applied projects-to
enhance teaching effectiveness.
Attend professional conferences, workshops, or meetings to maintain
currency in nursing leadership and/or an area of academic interest.
Pursue internal and external funding to support scholarly activity.
Service Activity
Offer quality advising services to students, including providing
recommendations and resources to students on academic, co-curricular,
career, and/or graduate school matters.
Serve on at least one Nursing Unit Standard Working Group.
Program service includes contributing to and participating in student
recruitment, retention, and registration efforts; contributing to and
participating in ongoing departmental activities, such as curriculum
development and assessment; attending departmental/program/unit meetings;
contributing to and participating in the planning and coordination of
nursing events; and establishing professional relationships to generate
clinical placement opportunities for nursing students.
University service includes, but is not limited to, service on the
University, School, and Departmental committees.
Attend all convocations, including commencement exercises and the nursing
pinning ceremony.
Attend all University Faculty, Faculty/Staff, and relevant academic
Department/Nursing Unit/School meetings.
Engage and participate in the life and work of the Nursing Unit, School of
Nursing and Health Professions, and Stevenson University.
Participate in Department, School, and University assessment activities,
including, but not limited to, annual assessment of courses and periodic
assessments of programs for University and/or accreditation purposes.
Mentor and advise new faculty, including leading New Nursing Faculty
Orientation in collaboration with the Associate Dean & Chief Nurse
Administrator.
Serve on Faculty Mentoring and Evaluation Committee(s) of all EIP full-
time faculty.
Reports To Dean, SNHP
Quick Link for Posting https: // stevenson.peopleadmin.com/postings/11202
Posting Information
Number of Available Positions 1
Work Location Owings Mills North
Position Category Faculty
Position Type Full-Time
Months/Year 12
Hrs/Week 40
Hrs/Year 2080
If scheduled to work less than 12 months, beginning date
Ending Date
FLSA Exempt
Payroll Monthly
Hiring Salary Range Anticipated to be $120,00 - $128,000
Benefits https: // www. stevenson.edu/human-resources/benefits/
Recruitment Instructions Open to All Applicants
Posting Date 07/24/2026
Closing Date/Application Deadline
Open Until Filled No
EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
Do you have experience in higher education?
Yes
No
No Response
Are you a Registered Nurse currently licensed in Maryland?
Yes
No
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Teaching Philosophy
Research Plans
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