Program Director of Post-Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Certificate of Occupational Health

Program Director of Post-Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Certificate of Occupational Health

Requisition Number: F00274P:

Job Description:
Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing Program Director - Post-Baccalaureate Certificate of Occupational Health Nursing

Weber State University and the University of Utah, jointly through the Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational and Environmental Health (RMCOEH), are seeking a dynamic Occupational Health Nurse to lead and develop a new occupational health nursing post-baccalaureate certificate program. The position is part of a Utah Legislative initiative to improve worker health in Utah. The program will begin immediately, with plans to matriculate the first students in the fall of 2023. The Program Director will work closely with the Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing Chair, Faculty, and the Deputy Director of the RMCOEH and will be of particular interest to the Utah Legislature in demonstrating progress and success in helping establish this new program.

The Program Director will work closely with Faculty and Leadership from Weber State University and the University of Utah. The Program Director will help develop and deliver a curriculum in occupational health nursing. Students will complete other specific university courses to achieve the requirements of the post-baccalaureate certificate, generally 18 or more semester hours, including 6 hours specific to occupational health nursing. The Program Director will be the course chair and primary instructor of the occupational health nursing courses, working with other faculty at both institutions to manage student activity in other core and elective courses.

Appointed by and responsible to the School of Nursing Chair12-month appointmentInstructor or Tenure-track

Job Duties:
Job duties include teaching, advisement, program management, scholarship, and professional service and development. For a more detailed list of duties, please see job duties listed in the School of Nursing PPM. A list of job duties can be requested from either the School of Nursing Chair or the School of Nursing Administrative Assistant.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing
• Two years of experience in Occupational Health Nursing
• Active Utah RN license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate Degree in Nursing
• C-OHN certified

Background Check? Yes

Benefits Summary:
WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays.

Full/Part Time: Full Time
Open Date: 08/09/2022
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Notes to Applicants:
The annual salary for this position is $82,000 to $86,000. The position comes with a generous benefits package.

To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current CV, and the names and contact information for three professional references. Application materials should clearly demonstrate how the required and preferred qualifications of the position are met.

Screening of applications will begin September 8, 2022. Position will remain open until filled.

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

Physical Activity of this position: Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.

Physical Requirements of this position: Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision: Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading., Required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services,) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection).

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position: None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

To apply, visit https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/17459

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