Director of Undergraduate Nursing Programs
Listed on 2026-10-23
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Nursing
Nurse Educator, Director of Nursing
Title: Director of Undergraduate Nursing Programs
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Mennonite College of Nursing
Campus
Location:
Normal, IL
The director of undergraduate nursing programs is the primary academic administrator for MCN's undergraduate nursing programs, including the traditional BSN, accelerated BSN, and RN-to-BSN sequences at both the Normal and Springfield locations. The director ensures high-quality, evidence-based nursing education, compliance with the Illinois State Board of Nursing and accreditor standards, and positive student outcomes, including retention, progression, and success on the NCLEX licensing exam.
The director thus holds specialized expertise in evidence-based nursing education and nursing practice, informed interpretations of the Illinois State Board of Nursing policies and procedures, experience in curricular alignment with the AACN Essentials and other nursing curricular standards, and practical experience supporting nursing student success. The director interprets policy and exercises independent decision-making to administer academic programs in alignment with University and College policies and according to their specialized professional knowledge of undergraduate nursing education.
The director provides independent oversight of teaching assignments and course scheduling, such that assignments serve nursing students’ development as well as supports faculty performance across teaching, scholarship, and service. The director provides independent oversight of clinical placements and contributes to College leadership’s strategic planning. The director independently conducts annual performance evaluations of all part‑time non‑tenure‑line faculty and, when necessary, mentors faculty toward teaching excellence.
The director is the first administrative leader to respond to student/faculty concerns when they cannot be resolved between students and faculty. The director reports to the associate dean for academic affairs and serves as the direct supervisor of all part‑time non‑tenure‑line faculty.
- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday / administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time
Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/
Salary Rate / Pay Rate$110,000 - $120,000 annual salary
Required Qualificationsa) 24 months in nursing practice
b) Minimum of 36 months teaching in an accredited nursing program (preferably baccalaureate or higher degree program
M - F 8 am - 4:30 pm
Functional ExpectationsJanuary 1, 2027
Required Applicant Documents- Resume
- Cover Letter
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