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We are seeking a program director for the proposed Direct Entry Masters in Nursing (DEMSN) scheduled to launch in January 2023 in Chicago, IL. Position start date is August 2022.

About North Park:

Founded in 1891, North Park University is a Christian university affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church of over 3,200 students from around the country and world. Located for over 125 years on the land of the Miami and Potawatomi tribes in what is today Chicago’s northside, NPU has recently been designated a Hispanic Serving Institution and is committed to serving diverse populations. Elevating North Park University’s core distinctives of Christian, city-centered, and intercultural, NPU values diversity among its faculty and is committed to building a racially and culturally diverse intellectual community, and strongly encourages the nomination and candidacies of persons who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color regardless of gender.

Open Rank based on experience, certification, and education

The Director will develop, maintain, evaluate, and collaborate with the NPU Nursing Academic team. The primary responsibilities for this position include operational leadership for the delivery of the curriculum using a blended learning model to advance student success in the DEMSN program. In addition to the general oversight of student success, the Director works collaboratively to support and identify retention strategies, provide faculty support, and evaluate student data. The position includes course development and teaching. The Director reports to the Dean of the SNHS and collaborates with both the BSN and Graduate Program directors.

Requirements:

• Be licensed to practice or eligible to practice as a registered nurse (unencumbered) in the State of IL
• Have at least 5 years of experience as a registered nurse, 3 years of which must be teaching in a program of nursing accredited by a nationally recognized association
• Preferred experience in academic and professional administration

Preferred Experience:

• Teaching accelerated learners
• Teaching concept-based curriculum (or interest in)
• Course development

Application Instructions:

To be considered for this position, please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, 3 letters of recommendation, and statement of teaching philosophy to:

Cindy Hudson, DNSc, RN, CNE, PHCNS-BC

Professor and Dean

School of Nursing and Health Sciences

North Park University

3225 W. Foster Ave.

Box 22

Chicago, IL 60625

cehudson2@northpark.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled with full consideration given to those who apply by Feb 15, 2022.