Director of Curriculum - Prelicensure Nursing

To participate in a remote work arrangement, employees must reside in the United States. No remote work arrangement will be considered for working from outside the United States.

the Director of Curriculum leads the design, development, review, implementation, and continuous improvement of nursing curriculum across all Herzing University prelicensure nursing programs. The Director ensures that curriculum is academically rigorous, aligned with accreditation standards, reflective of current nursing practice and evidence, and consistently implemented across all delivery modalities.

The Director of Curriculum provides direct supervision to assigned personnel, to support faculty driven curriculum and assessment at Herzing University. The Director coordinates curriculum strategy, ensures consistent implementation across programs, and maintains a consistent and continuous communication strategy with all stakeholders to advance faculty ownership of prelicensure nursing curriculum and assessment.

• An earned doctorate (DNP, DNE, or PhD).
• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of primary employment, with eligibility for licensure in additional states as required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional nursing practice experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in nursing education, curriculum development, or academic program leadership at the post-secondary level in a programmatically accredited prelicensure nursing program.
• Experience supervising or providing direction to curriculum or academic program staff preferred.
• Experience supporting or leading an accreditation self-study or site visit preferred.
• Experience with online nursing program curriculum design and the instructional design considerations specific to online delivery preferred.

Compensation is determined based on the qualifications, experience, and circumstances of each hire. It is uncommon for new employees to start near the top of the salary range. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a tuition waiver and reimbursement program, health insurance, paid time off, and a retirement savings plan. The salary range for this position is $127,500 to $172,500.

• Directly supervise the Associate Director of PN Curriculum, Associate Director of ASN/BSN Curriculum, and Associate Director of MSNDE Curriculum, providing clear direction, performance expectations, and professional development.
• Set curriculum strategy for each program track and hold Associate Directors accountable for translating that strategy into consistent implementation across all delivery sites and modalities.
• Establish and maintain structured communication rhythms with Associate Directors to monitor curriculum implementation progress, surface issues, and ensure alignment across program tracks.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations for direct reports, providing constructive feedback that supports growth and development.
• Ensure communication aligns with execution of faculty recommendations and evaluation of curriculum performance.
• Collaboratively develop, review, and update policies and procedures governing curriculum development, review, and implementation across prelicensure nursing programs.
• Align with the AVP of Instructional Design and Delivery on course development structure, timelines, and quality assurance processes to meet desired outcomes.
• Align with the AVP of Instructional Design and Delivery on processes and timelines associated with exam proctoring to support successful execution and accountability measures.
• Collaborate with the Director of Simulation and Lab on the development and placement of simulated learning experiences within the curriculum.
• Ensure that curriculum policies and procedures align with the university's mission, vision, and operations.
• Collaborate with the VP of Academic Operations to ensure curriculum requirements are reflected in resource planning including faculty time, facilities, equipment, and technology.
• Represent Herzing University nursing curriculum with external partners, accrediting bodies, and advisory groups on curriculum-related…