Director for Distance Programs, Nashville, TN

Director For Distance Programs And Assistant Professor For The Leighton School Of Nursing

As part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University seeks a Director for Distance Programs, in Nashville, TN and Assistant Professor for the Leighton School of Nursing (LSON) to promote our Catholic Franciscan mission and identity. This position, under the direction of the Director for the CRNA-DNP track, creates and strengthens academic-practice partnerships for LSON and teaches in the CRNA track in Nashville.

It is a 50% teaching and 50% administrative role. This position participates in decision making for policy related to teaching and advising students in curriculum development, program revisions, clinical site management, student learning outcomes assessment, and other matters as assigned in support of LSON and the mission of Marian University. This position is a liaison between LSON and any Nashville-based clinical or community partners.

The individual in this role is also responsible for data, reporting, and appearances associated with maintaining accreditation requirements. Other duties may be assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University (MU) by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values and honoring the legacy of the founding congregation through transformative education, unity in diversity, leadership through service, integrating faith and life, and institutional policies.
• Strengthens the School of Nursing through effective academic-practice partnerships impacting admissions, accreditations, communications, and other relevant partnerships. High-level goals include developing effective partnerships and participating in marketing communications, recruitment, diversity, accreditations, and compliance functions to elevate program outcomes towards a top-tier status.
• Communicates regularly and effectively with the LSON Deans and CRNA track director.
• Participates in Marian University/LSON committees and departmental initiatives.
• Represents and promotes LSON in inter-professional initiatives within and outside Marian University.
• Promotes inclusion and diversity throughout the LSON.
• Facilitates prospective partnership engagement opportunities between the nursing program, clinical and/or community partners.
• Stewards' partnership prospecting strategies and develops new community and CRNA clinical partnerships regionally.
• In collaboration with the LSON Deans and Directors, facilitates identification of initial clinical placement sites for nursing students.
• High level of proficiency with communication (written and verbal), collaboration and project planning are necessary.
• Oversees Nashville student experience, and maintains full compliance with applicable state, regional, and national accreditation standards.
• Proctors' exams and provides academic oversight in classroom and clinical settings.
• Oversees CRNA simulation and clinical skills laboratories in Nashville; orders supplies and provides recommendations to LSON Deans and CRNA track Director based on assessment activities.
• In collaboration with MU Human Resources and LSON administrative team, assists with onboarding needs for new distance faculty and staff.
• Collaborates with LSON Deans and/or CRNA track Director, as appropriate, to develop educational innovations in clinical placements.
• Collaborates with the Clinical Coordinator to facilitate the completion of clinical affiliation agreements with distance clinical sites, including the execution of contracts and maintaining accurate and current records.
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with clinical affiliates.
• Collaborates with clinical leaders as needed to ensure the clinical faculty and students maintain clinical compliance. (i.e. immunizations/vaccinations, background checks).
• Adheres to the department budget.
• Remain current with nursing education best practices and industry trends to enhance the quality of clinical education.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders at both the academic and clinical institutions, including…