Washington State University
Clinical Track Associate/Full Professor, Doctor of Nursing Practice Program Dire
Washington State University, Spokane, Washington, United States, 99254
Clinical Track Associate/Full Professor, Doctor of Nursing Practice Program DirectorWashington State University Spokane (WSU Spokane), one of six campuses of the distinguished Washington State University (WSU) system, seeks a full-time, annual, clinical non-tenure track, 12-month appointment for an innovative leader to serve as the Director of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program in the College of Nursing. A successful candidate will strategically manage the program, as well as support ongoing development of the faculty in the integration of teaching technology. This is an exceptional opportunity for a person who wants to make a significant difference working collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff within the College of Nursing across all campuses and WSU Health Sciences, as it continues to create both knowledge and community impact across the state of Washington and beyond. This position is expected to be located primarily in Spokane, but location near one of the other WSU College of Nursing campuses (Tri-Cities, Vancouver or Yakima) may be negotiable.
Summary of Duties:
Oversees the DNP program on all WSU College of Nursing campuses, including curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation; clinical placements; faculty development, evaluation, and teaching assignments.
Partners with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in maintaining program accreditation and regulatory standards; student admission, progression, retention, and graduation.
Facilitates communication, partnerships, and efficiencies across DNP program tracks.
Monitors trends in DNP education and practice and provides leadership for DNP program expansion, diversification, and refinement.
Monitors and promotes continuous quality improvement/internal standards of all DNP tracks.
Mentors DNP track coordinators to assure the highest quality education for students.
Provides leadership in development of DNP accreditation and regulatory reports.
Develops long- and short-term student admission and retention strategies in collaboration with the Office of Academic Affairs.
Works with the administrative team in promoting state-wide and national recognition for the DNP program.
Communicates programmatic needs with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.
Initiates or supports faculty in the preparation and implementation of grants to support educationally-related activities and serves as PI/Co-PI as appropriate.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must be an advanced practice registered nurse holding a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or PhD degree.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and the reduction of health disparities.
Candidates must be certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Adult/Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. Must be eligible to hold RN and ARNP unencumbered licenses in Washington.
A minimum of five years’ experience in progressive leadership and exhibited strength in both scholarship and teaching.
Meet criteria to be appointed at the rank of Clinical Associate or Clinical Full Professor. This position will not be considered for tenure track or tenured rank.
Demonstrated experience in developing new and innovative approaches to advanced practice nursing education.
Demonstrated ability with online coursework and/or technology literacy.
Demonstrated ability to build relationships with industry partners and alumni to benefit teaching, scholarship and outreach programs.
Experience with accreditation and reporting requirements of DNP programs.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Digital education experience, including the use of multiple digital or technology-supported teaching/learning platforms and mechanisms.
Demonstrated experience managing graduate certificate programs.
Leading programs that are delivered to students across multiple campuses with necessity to consider regulations and requirements in bordering states.
Leading DNP programs at a research-intensive, health sciences center.
Leading DNP programs that prepare advanced practice nurses in specialty tracks other than NPs.
Leading DNP programs that are embedded in colleges with active faculty practices.
Knowledge of Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission (NCQAC) standards for ARNP education and practice in the state of Washington.
Application Instructions:
Applicants must upload all
required documents
listed below to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications.
Curriculum Vitae
(required)
Cover Letter
(required)
Contact information for four (4) professional references
(required)
Statement of commitment/contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion
(required)
Unofficial transcripts for terminal degree
(required)
Benefits:
WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.
Background Check:
This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.
Time Type:
Full time
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Summary of Duties:
Oversees the DNP program on all WSU College of Nursing campuses, including curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation; clinical placements; faculty development, evaluation, and teaching assignments.
Partners with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in maintaining program accreditation and regulatory standards; student admission, progression, retention, and graduation.
Facilitates communication, partnerships, and efficiencies across DNP program tracks.
Monitors trends in DNP education and practice and provides leadership for DNP program expansion, diversification, and refinement.
Monitors and promotes continuous quality improvement/internal standards of all DNP tracks.
Mentors DNP track coordinators to assure the highest quality education for students.
Provides leadership in development of DNP accreditation and regulatory reports.
Develops long- and short-term student admission and retention strategies in collaboration with the Office of Academic Affairs.
Works with the administrative team in promoting state-wide and national recognition for the DNP program.
Communicates programmatic needs with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.
Initiates or supports faculty in the preparation and implementation of grants to support educationally-related activities and serves as PI/Co-PI as appropriate.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must be an advanced practice registered nurse holding a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or PhD degree.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and the reduction of health disparities.
Candidates must be certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Adult/Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. Must be eligible to hold RN and ARNP unencumbered licenses in Washington.
A minimum of five years’ experience in progressive leadership and exhibited strength in both scholarship and teaching.
Meet criteria to be appointed at the rank of Clinical Associate or Clinical Full Professor. This position will not be considered for tenure track or tenured rank.
Demonstrated experience in developing new and innovative approaches to advanced practice nursing education.
Demonstrated ability with online coursework and/or technology literacy.
Demonstrated ability to build relationships with industry partners and alumni to benefit teaching, scholarship and outreach programs.
Experience with accreditation and reporting requirements of DNP programs.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Digital education experience, including the use of multiple digital or technology-supported teaching/learning platforms and mechanisms.
Demonstrated experience managing graduate certificate programs.
Leading programs that are delivered to students across multiple campuses with necessity to consider regulations and requirements in bordering states.
Leading DNP programs at a research-intensive, health sciences center.
Leading DNP programs that prepare advanced practice nurses in specialty tracks other than NPs.
Leading DNP programs that are embedded in colleges with active faculty practices.
Knowledge of Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission (NCQAC) standards for ARNP education and practice in the state of Washington.
Application Instructions:
Applicants must upload all
required documents
listed below to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications.
Curriculum Vitae
(required)
Cover Letter
(required)
Contact information for four (4) professional references
(required)
Statement of commitment/contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion
(required)
Unofficial transcripts for terminal degree
(required)
Benefits:
WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.
Background Check:
This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.
Time Type:
Full time
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER.
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