Associate Director, Undergraduate Programs, Assoc​/Full Professor

Job Summary

Cleveland State University's College of Health (COH) and School of Nursing invite applications for a full-time tenure track Associate Director of Undergraduate Programs, open rank. The anticipated start date is August 17, 2026.

This is a 9-month with summer stipend administrative appointment with an initial 4-year term, renewable annually based on performance. The Associate Director reports to the Director/ Chief Nursing Administrator, School of Nursing, College of Health.

The Associate Director, Nursing Undergraduate Programs provides academic and operational leadership for all undergraduate nursing programs including:

* Traditional BSN & Evening Weekend Programs

RN to BSN program

Accelerated & Online Accelerated BSN programs

The Associate Director leads undergraduate program faculty; supports a developing undergraduate program infrastructure; ensures academic quality, accreditation compliance, and regulatory alignment; supports faculty development; and advances student outcomes aligned with University and College of Health policies in a dynamic, urban, public university context.

Key responsibilities

Academic Leadership and Program Oversight

* Provide leadership for all nursing undergraduate programs in a rapidly expanding academic environment

* Ensure curricula align with AACN Essentials, National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) competencies, Ohio Board of Nursing regulations, and standards.

* Promote innovative, evidence-based teaching strategies including but not limited to: online education, simulation, lab, case-based learning, and technology-enabled instruction

* Ensure undergraduate programs align with the university's mission as a public, urban, and workforce-focused institution

* Collaborate with faculty and standing committees on curriculum development, review, and revision

* Partner with College and School leadership on new program development, enrollment growth strategies, and organizational infrastructure

Faculty Leadership, Governance & Development

* Coordinate undergraduate program leadership, full and part-time faculty, and undergraduate program support services

* Collaborate with the Director / Chief Nursing Administrator and external partners to support operational efficiency and scalability

* Support faculty teaching excellence, workload equity, and role clarity in alignment with collective bargaining agreements

* Oversee and collaborate with the Director of Nursing on undergraduate teaching assignments and clinical experience placement

* Collaborate with the Director of Nursing on mentoring faculty in promotion, reappointment, scholarship development, and retention initiatives

* Participate in faculty recruitment, hiring, onboarding and orientation, and retention initiatives

* Serve on School, College, and University committees as appropriate

Student Success

* Oversee undergraduate student progression, retention, graduation, and certification outcomes

* Address academic progression concerns and student grievances in accordance with university and state polices

* Partner with academic success coaches, enrollment management, and student services to support student success

* Monitor, certification pass rates, employment outcomes, and time-to-degree metrics to meet national and state standards, and university benchmarks

Accreditation and Compliance

* Ensure compliance with accreditation, APRN professional organizations, state boards of nursing, and institutional polices

* Oversee and collaborate on regulatory, university, College , and school-level reports

* Maintain documentation, data integrity, and record keeping for accreditation, audits, and state reporting

* Contribute to and oversee under graduate nursing policies, procedures, guidelines, and student handbooks

Research and Scholarship

* Promote faculty and student engagement in research and scholarship

* Promote research and scholarship as a pillar of career advancement

* Collaborate with faculty and College of Health leadership to strengthen pipelines to advanced nursing education

Budget, Resource Management & Operations

* Work with the Director and Chief Nurse Administrator in the allocation of instructional, simulation, and clinical resources efficiently and transparently

* Collaborate with School and College leadership on enrollment planning and instructional capacity

* Ensure responsible fiscal management for undergraduate nursing programs

Institutional and Community Engagement

* Represent undergraduate nursing programs internally and externally to advance program visibility and reputation

* Participate in activities that raise the stature of CSU's undergraduate nursing education portfolio

* Stay abreast of national trends, innovations, and regulatory changes in under graduate nursing education

* Teaches as appropriate, maintain an active program of scholarship, and service consistent with faculty rank and career trajectory

The School of Nursing is experiencing rapid growth, with approximately 975 students across our undergraduate and…