Director of Nursing

Concordia University Chicago (CUC) invites applications for the full-time, exempt, faculty position of Director of Nursing. This will be a founding position for CUC's new Department of Nursing and will include administrative leadership in developing, maintaining, evaluating, and revising the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program and Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. The responsibilities include strategic leadership for advancing student success, participation in the hiring of faculty and staff, ensuring adherence to federal and state and university regulations, maintaining accreditation standards, and establishing strategic partnerships. This position is located in River Forest, Illinois and reports to the Dean of the College of Health, Science & Technology.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Candidates must be committed to the mission and identity of Concordia University Chicago. Additionally, they must profess values congruent with the teachings of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod (LCMS).
• Candidates must have:
  • Considerable knowledge of education methods, administration, and current accreditation and licensing procedures
  • Experience in academic leadership and an understanding of nursing and institutional accrediting agencies (CCNE and the Board of Nursing)
  • Considerable skill to independently analyze and make recommendations regarding programs, procedures, and operations with regard to areas of responsibility
• Candidates will be expected to:
  • Represent the nursing programs at local, state, national, and international meetings/conferences, provides service to the University and profession, and supports scholarly activities
  • Develop and maintain affiliations with clinical agencies and ensure compliance with accreditation standards. Direct and monitor clinical practicum placements and completion of required hours
  • Develop curriculum and enhance instruction within the Nursing department; teach courses where applicable
  • Provide strategic planning related to student success, including recruitment of students, retention strategies, providing faculty development activities related to student success, and data collection and analysis related to the student experience and placement of graduates

Skill Sets:

• Exhibits a service mentality toward all stakeholders
• All communication with stakeholders is effective, professional, accurate, and timely
• Superior verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Improves work performance and that of others by being receptive to and appropriately sharing information
• Prepares and monitors Nursing program budget, purchases equipment and supplies, and maintains student lab and equipment
• Familiarity with standard technology
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, handouts, class schedules, media presentations, clinical lab activities, etc.

Minimum Experience Required:

• Two years of experience in a clinical nursing practice
• Two years of experience as an instructor in a nursing education program that includes: teaching courses, conducting and managing learning experiences, evaluating student achievement, providing input into curriculum development, policy and procedure formulation, and evaluation of program effectiveness measures or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Three years of applicable experience in a leadership/management experience within the nursing field

Education Requirements:

• Master's degree in Nursing required; Doctorate degree in nursing is preferred
• Licensed registered professional nurse in Illinois or willing to obtain license transfer to Illinois
• Undergraduate certification or colloquy completion as a professional church worker in the LCMS is preferred

Compensation and Benefits:

Starting range and faculty rank is dependent upon individual qualifications and experience. Concordia University Chicago benefit options include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and/or Health Savings Account (HAS)
• Disability and Survivor Plan
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Tuition benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)

Application Information:

Interested individuals should include the following in their online application:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume/CV
3. A response to the following:
   1. In a brief essay (less than 500 words), explain your understanding of the relationship among your discipline, the Christian faith, and Concordia University Chicago's mission.
   2. In a brief essay (less than 500 words), explain how your professional and personal experiences have prepared you to live out the vocation of faculty member at a Lutheran university.
   3. *In your responses, please address Concordia University Chicago's mission, vision, and values specifically.
4. Copies of post-secondary academic transcripts that reflect completion of advanced degree(s) (Official transcripts will be required upon hiring of successful candidates.)
5. Names and phone numbers of three references

* Only applicants submitting all required documentation above will be considered.

Concordia does not discriminate in the employment of individuals on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex or age. As an institution of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, however, and to the extent allowed by law, Concordia University reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religious affiliation.

Concordia University Chicago does not generally sponsor for employment visas except for positions that oversee, teach or support our international programs.

About Concordia University Chicago:

Concordia University Chicago is a liberal arts-based Christian university founded in the Lutheran tradition. Through its College of Theology, Arts & Humanities, College of Business, College of Education, and College of Health, Science & Technology, Concordia-Chicago offers more than 160 areas of study in small classes taught by professors who are passionate about teaching and student success. All undergraduate and graduate degrees are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Concordia University Chicago has been recognized as a College of Distinction since 2010, and is consistently ranked among the Best Regional Universities–Midwest by U.S. News & World Report. For more than a decade, combined undergraduate and graduate enrollment has exceeded 5,000 students. Concordia University Chicago is located in River Forest, 10 miles west of downtown Chicago. Learn more about our commitment to higher education, rooted in the Gospel, at CUChicago.edu.

Steadfast in Jesus Christ as revealed in the Holy Scriptures, Concordia University Chicago promotes academic rigor in its liberal arts and professional programs; grounds students in objective truth, integrity, and excellence; and practices faithfulness to the Confessional teachings of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod, as it forms students for vocations in church, family, and the world.