Title: NSUF0404 - Nursing Program Director

State Role Title: Assistant Professor

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Credentials and Experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location: Norfolk State University

Agency Website: www.nsu.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Nursing and Allied Health invites applications for a 12 month BSN Program Director in the Department of Nursing and Allied Health. This position reports directly to the Chair of the Department of Nursing and Allied Health and provides leadership and vision for the University Nursing programs including strategic planning, program innovation, program outcome evaluation, and operational management consistent with accreditation and approval guidelines. Incumbent is responsible for assuring programmatic compliance with accreditation standards; curriculum development and evaluation; teaching courses; student advisement; participation in departmental, school, and university committees; student learning and program outcomes assessments; developing faculty teaching assignments; and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

1. An earned Master of Science in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university.
2. An earned terminal degree in nursing (e.g., DNP, PhD, DrPH, Ed.D)
3. Considerable evidence of experience in nursing practice (minimum of ten years).
4. A record of scholarly achievement in teaching, research, service, and professional development.
5. A current, unencumbered license as a registered nurse or multistate licensure privilege to practice nursing in Virginia, or ability to obtain one prior to start date.

Additional Considerations

1. Considerable knowledge of educational methods and developmental outcomes.
2. Experience with nursing simulation and learning management systems (eg. Blackboard, Canvas).
3. Experience with higher education and nursing accreditation processes.

EEO STATEMENT:
NSU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

About Norfolk State University:
Norfolk State University is a comprehensive urban public, doctoral granting institution committed to transforming students’ lives through exemplary teaching, research, and service. The University is a top ranked Historically Black College and University (HBCU) with nationally recognized STEM programs and enrolls 6,000 students in over thirty undergraduate and nineteen on-line & in-person graduate programs. Norfolk State University garners over $20M in annual grant expenditures, has as an NCAA Division I athletic program with fifteen sports, boasts eleven MEAC conference championships in last three years, and a coveted marching band invitation for participation in the 2023 Rose Parade.

City of Norfolk:
The home of the largest Naval Base in the world, Norfolk is 1 of 7 cities that make up what is referred to as the Hampton Roads Region, an area that includes Virginia Beach and Colonial Williamsburg. Norfolk has big-city amenities, attractions of arts and culture, and cuisines of the Eastern Seaboard. There are numerous accessible parks, riverfronts, lakes, festivals, and beaches: all favorable for weekend getaways and an easy commute to NSU.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Candidates may show interest by submitting online via: https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/jobs/search?query=norfolk+State+university

1. A statement of your Philosophy of Teaching, research interests and experience (via cover letter).
2. A current Curriculum Vitae (via resume).
3. Complete Commonwealth of Virginia State Application.
4. Graduate and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts accepted, however, official transcripts are required of finalists) (via transcripts).
5. Three letters of recommendation
6. A Diversity Statement (via “other”).

Contact Information

Name: Norfolk State University

Phone: 757-823-8160

Email: Emailed Material not accepted.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.