Director

Position Summary

The Nursing Program Director consults with leaders of the Fort Lewis College community to address an integrative approach to course offerings. The position is responsible for nurturing relationships with clinical agencies to develop community-based clinical placements to support the nursing program while working collaboratively with leadership, faculty, and staff at both institutions. This will be a tenure/ tenure track position with an administrative appointment, open rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) based on experience with teaching duties after the program has been developed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities
• Demonstrated teaching excellence
• Current licensure as a registered nurse in Colorado

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Nursing.
• Experience with CO State Board of Nursing rules for Nursing Education Programs
• Experience with CCNE Accreditation standards.
• Experience with curriculum development
• Resident of the Four Corners Region of Colorado

Major Responsibilities

• Visioning, implementing, and evaluating efforts to develop a CU Nursing BSN satellite program at Fort Lewis College, including collaboration with and consultation with other departments/divisions across FLC.
• Identifying and implementing strategies to recruit students into a nursing major.
• Implements and evaluates outreach events to engage students with an interest in the nursing profession.
• Working collaboratively with other departments/divisions across FLC creates a curricular pathway for a pre-nursing major.
• Engages community partners and develops MOUs for clinical placements for nursing students.
• Advises students about career and academic opportunities within the nursing profession.
• Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities
• Maintains knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility including the American with Disabilities Act and Section 508.
• Produces and remediates digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Work Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee can expect while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).
• Ability to work in a confined area.
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $85,500 to $116,500 plus a comprehensive benefits package .


Application Process
A complete application packet includes:

• Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for position
  • Include details regarding how your personal and professional experiences allow you to encourage a learning environment grounded in equity and inclusion. “How do you envision contributing to Fort Lewis College’s commitment to equity and inclusion?”
• Resume/CV
• Names and contact information for three current, professional references

Submit materials as one PDF file via email to:

NPDirector-Search@fortlewis.edu

This position will remain open until filled.

The successful candidate will be required to submit original, official college transcripts, and pass a background check.