Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner (Open Rank) and Academic Program Director

Compensation Range:

Annual Salary: $75,798.00 - $115,365.00

National University is a veteran-founded, San Diego-based nonprofit. Since 1971, our mission has been to provide accessible higher education to adult learners. Today, we educate a student body from across the U.S. and around the globe, with more than 230,000 alumni worldwide.  Our three schools and three colleges offer more than 200 accredited and licensed graduate and undergraduate programs. National University holds accreditation through the Western Senior College and Universities Commission (WSCUC).

Position Summary

The Department of Nursing, in the School of Health Professions at National University invites applications for Full-time Faculty (Open Rank) in the Master of Science in Nursing Nurse Practitioner program. Rank is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and scholarship in their field and a commitment to serving the university’s diverse adult student body This position works closely with other faculty within the discipline and administration contributing to programmatic strategies that ensure program quality, student engagement, and success.

In addition to faculty responsibilities, this position’s primary responsibility is to serve as the Academic Program Director for the Master of Science in Nursing Nurse Practitioner programs within the Nursing Department.

This is a remote position.

Essential Functions:

Candidates will be evaluated for their level of proficiency and excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. The main expectations of this position include:

Teaching

• Teach and develop online or onsite courses in the following areas: Master of Science in Nursing Nurse Practitioner program.
• Maintain pedagogical and subject matter expertise in the instructor’s field.
• Create a positive learning environment for learners.
• Ensure course and program practices align with compliance and accreditation standards.
• Adhere to the National University’s academic integrity policy.

Scholarship

• Maintain a productive scholarship agenda suitable to a teaching university.
• Engage in scholarly activities to maintain professional growth.
• Participate in professional development as outlined in faculty policies.

Service

• Participate in curriculum oversight, shared governance, and the student experience.
• Serve on committees at the program, department, school, college or/and university level and engage in community activities that promote program outreach and university goals.
• Participate in program meetings and advisory boards to integrate best practices and strategic initiatives.

As the MSN NP Program Director

• Responsible for the continued, successful accreditation/approval of the MSN program through leadership and management.
• Provide engaged instruction; develop curricula; conduct program, course, and student outcomes assessment; pass rates in each program as well as advise and support students.
• Provide leadership and assume responsibility for the administration of the MSN NP program as required by licensing and accrediting agencies.
• Responsible for hiring both Psych Mental Health and Family Health Nurse Practitioner faculty.  
• Supervise nursing staff within the MSN NP programs.
• Plan, organize, administer, and oversee all aspects of the processes and operations of the MSN NP programs.
• Develop the budget for the MSN NP programs with the Associate Dean of Nursing.
• Work with Campus Operations and Staffing to plan, schedule, and ensure adequate staff for courses.
• Communicate changes in state and federal regulations to appropriate people.
• Participate in the grievance process for escalating student issues.
• Ensure all university required processes are completed within designated timeframes (i.e., PARs, self-evaluations, FAP submissions).
• Ensure all accreditation processes are completed within the designated time frame (CCNE annual report, CCNE Self Study and 5-year CIPR)

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Registered Nurse licensed in the State of California required.
• Master’s degree in nursing r