Chair of Nurse Education

Opportunity to drive the development of a nursing program for a top-ranked university in a picturesque Virginia community

Position Focus

• In partnership with university leadership, foster collaborative relationships to drive the development of the Nursing Program at Averett University


• Leverage academic leadership experience to develop curriculum for a competency-based entry-into-practice and RN to BSN program, among other competitive programs, to effectively take the University to the next level


• Lead and support the successful progression of students into and through the nursing program

Qualifications

• Ph.D. and current licensure as a registered nurse in Virginia (and multi-state licensure) with good standing and experience with licensure requirements as set by the Virginia Board of Nursing required


• Minimum of three years' administrative and/or teaching experience in an accredited higher education nursing program to include experience with curriculum development and administration


• Experience with CCNE accreditation process strongly preferred

The chair of nurse education should also have experience handling budget development, strategic planning, goal setting, faculty/staff evaluation, program development and evaluation, accreditation, self-study process and standardized testing. He or she should also be familiar with the current use of technology in nursing education, including simulation equipment, web-enhanced instruction or other online teaching methods as well as a current knowledge of registered nursing practice.

Organization

• Averett University is a private, fully-accredited four-year college offering more than 30 undergraduate majors, minors and special programs


• Founded in 1859, Averett has grown to serve 2,400 students from 25 states and 21 foreign countries and offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs at 14 Virginia locations


• U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Averett University in the top tier of regional colleges in the South


• The vision of Averett University is to provide opportunities that will be transformative to the region and beyond by bringing to life the big dreams and bold futures of their students and the communities they serve

Community

• Danville, located in southern Virginia, is a picturesque community boasting a mild climate, a favorable cost of living and a bevy of cultural and historical attractions


• Situated on the banks of the Dan River, Danville is home to an array of recreational activities such as kayaking, hiking, biking and golf


• Residents enjoy unique entertainment options such as Danville Braves baseball, nearby Virginia International Raceway, and NASCAR races at Martinsville Speedway


• Danville offers the charm and flair of a smaller community with all the amenities of a larger city and is less than 80 miles to Roanoke, approximately one hour to North Carolina's Research Triangle and just over two hours to Charlotte

by Shane Turner via NursingFacultyJobs.com