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Summary Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) invites applications for a Program Director and Associate or Assistant Professor to join our Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. MSOE excels in preparing students in our Bachelor of Science in Nursing program to be expert practitioners, leaders, and scholars. The Program Director for the BSN will be responsible for leading curriculum development, management, and evaluation. They will have the responsibility of ensuring that the curriculum meets the needs of stakeholders and national accreditation standards. The Program Director also has oversight of students in the BSN program, including tracking progress, advising and resolving concerns. As an Associate/Assistant Professor, this person will also have teaching responsibilities in the classroom, clinical, lab and simulation settings. They will be responsible for developing and delivering curriculum that is current and based on best evidence. They will develop assessments and assignments that are congruent with course outcomes. Service and scholarship are also expectations in this role. The rank will be commensurate with educational background and experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Program Director
Program management and oversight
Ensure the curriculum meets the needs of its constituents and national accreditation standards
Directs program assessment, participates in institutional assessment efforts and provides regular assessment reports
Collaborates with appropriate personnel for clinical sites and placements
Manages the BSN Advisory Committee and the BSN Council for Academic Planning and conducts regular meetings
Tracks student cohorts and ensures adequate student advising is provided
Leads continuous improvement efforts in the academic program
Leads preparation of accreditation self-study materials
Collaborates with SON Chair, faculty and staff to determine resource requirements for the program
Assists Enrollment Management efforts related to degree program in the recruitment process and leading SON specific recruiting events
Assists marketing efforts related to the program including website, brochures and catalogs
Course Coordination and Teaching
Develop courses/course content based on program needs and expectations as well as according to national standards
Provide syllabus that emphasizes course expectations, policies, assessments and curricular map
Deliver course content using a variety of teaching strategies based on best practice
Development and dissemination of assignments and exams
Collaboration with course coordinator/faculty teaching multiple sections
Organization and maintenance of Learning Management System for courses
Student evaluation through formative and summative means
Clear communication with students regarding academic progression/professionalism
Evaluation of course/teaching strategies at end of quarter
Committees/Meetings
Attendance at faculty meetings
Participation in School of Nursing Committees
Participation in faculty development activities
Advising of students
Each semester and as needed
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Service
Professional Organization involvement
Volunteer activities
Participation on MSOE committees
Scholarship
Participation in conferences/webinars to keep current in areas of practice
Participation in data collection and other activities in the School of Nursing to ensure quality of curriculum
Qualifications
PhD or DNP from an accredited institution preferred; MSN required
Appropriate credentialing as required by accrediting organizations
Ability to effectively lead teams
Ability to effectively work with a diverse faculty, staff and student body
Background of teaching in higher education preferred
Current unencumbered Wisconsin RN license
Practice background or currently practicing
Ability to clearly communicate in a variety of ways
Efficiency in use of computer programs including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and LMS for teaching, Outlook for scheduling
Effective organizational skills and methods for prioritization
Energetic and positive attitude
Ability to recognize and initiate change as needed
Skills and Abilities
Requires the ability to read standard English and basic technical data
Requires the ability to apply logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions; to interpret a variety of instructions or inquires furnished in written and/or oral form; to acquire knowledge of topics related to occupation.
Must be able to perform technological functions with direction from IT.
Physical Demands This position may require some physical lifting in the laboratory and simulation center when setting up or taking down the scenario. In clinical settings, if assisting in patient care there may be some physical lifting as well as extensive walking in working between students.
Work Environment Work environment includes office, classroom, laboratory, simulation center or health care unit.
Why Join MSOE? At MSOE, we invest in our employees’ professional and personal growth. MSOE offers very competitive, fully comprehensive benefit plans to all full-time employees including medical, dental, life, disability and vision insurance as well as a 403(b) retirement plan with company matching of up to 6% of employee earnings and immediate vesting. Educational benefits are available for employees and family members. Plus, employees have access to our state-of-the-art fitness center as well as on-site dining facilities. MSOE also offers paid parental leave for employees. Located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, MSOE is just blocks away from beautiful lakefront, the theater district, museums, sports and music venues, parks and shopping. To view more detailed information about MSOE, please visit www.msoe.edu/hr.
How to Apply The review of applications will begin as they are received and continue until the position is filled.
The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
It is the policy of MSOE to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, marital status or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all jobs at the University and to all the terms, benefits, and conditions of employment/enrollment.