[Hiring] Program Director @A T Still University of Health Sciences

Role Description

A.T. Still University (ATSU) is seeking a full-time exempt Program Director and open-rank faculty. This position provides innovative leadership for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.

• Develops and implements strategic plans for the program.
• Represents the program in the department, college, and university.
• Develops community partnerships, clinical affiliate relationships, and interdisciplinary initiatives.
• Provides for the advancement of teaching, service, and scholarship.
• Supervises BSN program faculty and staff.
• Maintains and enhances existing programs.
• Recommends new program tracks or options.
• Develops and manages annual program budgets.
• Ensures total continuous programmatic compliance with CCNE standards and State Board of Nursing regulations.
• Supports student recruitment, enrollment, and retention efforts, while monitoring NCLEX-RN outcome metrics.
• Assesses and documents educational outcomes to ensure ongoing program development.
• This is a Telecommute position based in the St. Louis area with required travel.

Qualifications

• Education: Earned Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited institution required.
• Preferred Education: Doctorate in Nursing (DNP, PhD, or EdD in Nursing/Higher Education) strongly preferred.
• Licensure & Certification: Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license. Must hold or be eligible to obtain RN licensure in state jurisdictions as required for program oversight.
• Leadership Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive academic leadership experience in higher education nursing programs (e.g., program director, department chair, or track lead).
• Accreditation & Quality: Demonstrated expertise in nursing accreditation processes, specifically with the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and State boards of nursing.
• Curricular Oversight: Proven track record in curriculum design, online/hybrid learning modalities, instructional quality, and NCLEX-RN outcome monitoring.
• Operations & Skills: Experience managing program budgets, supervising remote faculty, building clinical affiliate networks, and fostering student success.

Requirements

• Assign faculty to teach courses.
• Supervise and mentor BSN program faculty (full-time and adjunct) and clinical coordinators.
• Monitor and report programmatic compliance with CCNE accreditation standards, State Board of Nursing regulations, and institutional/departmental policies and procedures.
• Support institutional accreditation efforts.
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant nursing education, healthcare industry, and accreditation/licensure standards.
• Assist with strategic planning for the BSN program and college, including program growth, clinical pathway expansion, and operational efficiencies.
• Make recommendations based on healthcare data, industry insight, and workforce trends.
• In collaboration with University leadership, assist with student recruitment and retention efforts.
• Assist with assessing nursing courses, reviewing clinical sites, and analyzing faculty/student evaluations to drive continuous curricular improvements.
• Track, evaluate, and report key program outcome metrics, including student retention, graduation rates, and first-time NCLEX-RN pass rates.
• Mentor nursing students and program faculty.
• Teach courses, engage in community and professional service, and participate in scholarship as defined by the Faculty Handbook.
• Monitor program budget and clinical resources.
• Make recommendations to University leadership to support fiscal sustainability and meet programmatic needs.
• Interview, determine scope of instruction, and recommend hiring of adjunct faculty and clinical instructors.
• As directed by University leadership, serve on hiring committees for full-time nursing faculty hires and, as requested, chair hiring committees.
• Establish and cultivate strategic relationships with healthcare clinical partners, preceptor networks, and community health agencies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages.
• If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date.
• For more information, please visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits .