<p>The Hunt School of Nursing (HSON) invites applications for the position of Director-a visionary and accomplished leader committed to academic excellence. The Director will be responsible for upholding program quality, maintaining national accreditation and state approval, and fostering a collaborative, forward-thinking academic environment. This is an 11-month, tenure-track, campus-based position.</p> <p>The HSON is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and offers a range of programs, including the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), and Accelerated BSN (ABSN) pre-licensure programs, as well as an online RN-BSN completion program. The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program offers concentrations in Nursing Education, Nursing Administration, and a dual Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Business Administration (MSN/MBA). The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program includes post-MSN entry and post-BSN entry for Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Ensures that Programs maintain approval by the North Carolina Board of Nursing (as necessary). </li><li>Ensures all Programs maintain national accreditation. </li><li>Fosters a positive, collaborative, and professional working environment conducive to teaching, professional development, and scholarly work. </li><li>Oversees the development and evaluation of HSON and program policies and procedures to enhance learning and assessment of learning. </li><li>Strategically plans for the HSON as a whole. </li><li>Collaborates with the Associate Director in the orientation of new faculty. </li><li>Ensures maintenance of evaluation of the nursing program to include: </li><li>Oversight of the Systematic Evaluation Plan (SEP) to meet program goals and accreditation standards, including analyzing, interpreting, and trending data. </li><li>Oversight of the Annual Learning Assessment (ALA) as required by the University. </li><li>Provides follow-up regarding recommendations based on the SEP and ALA as approved by the Faculty. </li><li>Coordinates and engages in activities to increase visibility, credibility, productivity, effectiveness, and excellence of the Hunt School of Nursing. </li><li>Ensures appropriate clinical facilities by reviewing, establishing, and maintaining contracts and positive working relationships with community agencies. </li><li>Establishes and participates in search committees to identify, interview, and recommend candidates for full-time and adjunct faculty positions as appointed. </li><li>Encourages and facilitates professional development of HSON personnel. </li><li>Provides leadership and guidance for nursing faculty, personnel, and students by maintaining the Hunt School of Nursing organization for program operation that is efficient and cost-effective. </li><li>Oversees meetings and activities of the HSON Advisory Council for program oversight. </li><li>Secures and manages all resources for the HSON. </li><li>Assumes responsibility for conducting Hunt School of Nursing Faculty meetings. </li><li>Facilitates congenial, cooperative, and effective working relationships within the HSON using a participative, supportive approach. </li><li>Serves as the official representative of the HSON to the University and the public. </li><li>Ensures that all nurse faculty are properly licensed, competent, and meet criteria for supervision and instruction of nursing students in the classroom and clinical setting. </li><li>Promotes positive working relationships with University personnel, HSON faculty, accrediting bodies, and outside agencies. </li><li>Maintains expertise appropriate to clinical and teaching responsibilities. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Holds master's and doctoral degrees from regionally accredited institutions; at least one degree in nursing. </li><li>Has preparation in teaching/learning principles for adult education as required by the North Carolina Board of Nursing Education Rules for Faculty. </li><li>Holds a current unencumbered license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina or a compact state. </li><li>Has a minimum of two years of employment in direct client care as a Registered Nurse. </li><li>Has a minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in nursing education. </li><li>Demonstrated expertise in accreditation processes, program evaluation, and strategic planning. </li><li>Strong interpersonal, administrative, and communication skills. </li></ul> <p>Application Instructions:</p> <p>Please submit a cover letter, CV, unofficial transcripts, and three letters of reference. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.</p> <p>Candidates should complete the application and include a letter of interest, résumé, and names and contact information for at least three professional references with their submission.</p> <p>Gardner-Webb University (gardner-webb.edu) is a coeducational, residential, private, historically Baptist, Christian institution, located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina with easy access to Charlotte, Asheville, and Greenville-Spartanburg. The University offers 80+ undergraduate and graduate degree programs to approximately 3,000 students. GWU is a Carnegie-classified Doctoral/Professional University. In 2023, Gardner-Webb was home to students from 93 counties in North Carolina, 44 US states, and 43 foreign countries. GWU is a NCAA Division I institution with 22 athletic teams and 460 student-athletes.</p>