Vocational Nursing Program Director

Summary: Program Directors in the above listed programs apply their expertise and knowledge of the program major(s) under their supervision in three general areas: faculty qualifications, curriculum content and outcome assessment.  Program Directors participate in college governance, committees and task forces.  Program Directors may have teaching assignments on an on-going or intermittent basis.

What We Offer: The targeted starting pay range for this position is between $100,000 - $145,000 per year.

Essential Duties and Requirements:

ADMINISTRATIVE:

• Identifies faculty qualifications of education, skills, licensure and work experience for each course in the program
• Assists Human Resources in developing faculty recruitment strategies
• Assists the Academic Dean in interview and selection of faculty
• Develops and maintains a resource of qualified substitute instructors
• As assigned by the Director of Instruction and Academic Dean, participates in new faculty orientation and training
• Participates in developing and delivering faculty in-service
• Assists Human Resources in assuring faculty are current with continuing education, licensure and certificate renewals
• Identifies, and communicates to the Academic Dean, the instructors qualified to teach each course in the program
• Assists the Academic Dean in developing academic schedules in compliance with College standards and program accreditation/approval standards
• Participates in classroom observation and faculty evaluations
• Assists the Dean of Student Services in progressive disciplinary action, addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Assists faculty in developing syllabi, resource materials, classroom activities and outcome assessments
• Participates in curriculum revision
• Maintains curriculum in a variety of media
• Maintains appropriate levels of lab supply inventory
• Assures that lab equipment is properly maintained
• Participates in the selection of textbooks, software, and capital equipment
• Participates in establishing entrance requirements and, as assigned, in the student selection process
• Facilitates advisory committee meetings
• Monitors student retention, by instructor and/or term
• Monitors graduate placement and pass rates on applicable licensure and registry examinations
• Participates in accreditation and approval processes
• Monitors and assures program compliance
• Other duties as assigned

 INSTRUCTIONAL:

• Prepares course work for assigned courses.
• Teaches assigned courses in accordance with established SJVC approved curriculum and course outlines.
• Assesses and analyzes student mastery of course and program learning outcomes.
• Reviews assessment data and adjusts curriculum and instructional methodologies to improve student learning.
• Contributes to outcome discussions at the campus, program and institution levels.
• Fulfills all duties enumerated within the Statement of Faculty Responsibilities.
• Participates in college governance, committees and task forces.
• Attends educational and campus meetings.
• Contacts students outside the classroom due to student absence to relay information related to class work and assignments.
• Offers students additional tutoring outside class time.
• Refers students to appropriate campus resources.
• Performs various functions and duties directly related to the program or the operations of the campus.
• Informs students about course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements.
• Maintains necessary attendance, scholastic and student records, and submits records according to published guidelines.
• Participates in professional development, advisory board meetings, student and other educational activities in accordance with college policy.
• Maintains current knowledge in the field, vocation or profession.
• Participates in the evaluation, revision and development of curriculum and instructional methods.
• Participates as assigned in various campus activities and duties.