Nursing Education Program Administrator

Whitworth University invites applications for the role of Nursing Administrator, the founding leader responsible for shaping and guiding the university’s new Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. The Nursing Administrator serves as the program's chief academic and operational architect. Overseeing curriculum development, accreditation preparation, faculty recruitment, and the creation of a supportive, mission-centered learning environment for future nursing professionals.

This leader will join a vibrant, Christ-centered academic community committed to whole-person education and meaningful engagement with regional healthcare partners. Working in close collaboration with the Dean of the School of Health Sciences, the Nursing Administrator will build the structures, relationships, and academic foundation necessary for a high-quality, sustainable, and innovative nursing program that reflects Whitworth’s longstanding commitment to excellence, compassion, and service.

As a full-time, 12-month administrative faculty appointment, this role offers the opportunity to design something lasting, establish pathways for students, shape a new department, and steward a program that will serve both Whitworth and the broader Spokane community.

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• Lead development, implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement of the nursing curriculum and related academic programming.
• Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards; serve as the primary liaison with regulatory and accrediting bodies.
• Direct program evaluation, quality-improvement initiatives, and preparation for external reviews and site visits.
• Advance Whitworth’s strategic plan by building innovative pathways for future program growth.
• Develop policies, procedures, and documentation required for program launch and accreditation.

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• Collaborate with the Dean to ensure appropriate fiscal and physical resources for the Nursing Department.
• Prepare, manage, and steward the program budget, including forecasting, resource allocation, and operational planning.
• Oversee facilities, equipment needs, and clinical placement infrastructure.

25%

• Recruit, supervise, mentor, and evaluate nursing faculty and staff, fostering a culture of excellence, belonging, and professional growth.
• Promote faculty and student scholarship, research, and service in line with Whitworth’s mission.
• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of admissions policies.
• Partner with Admissions to recruit, admit, and matriculate qualified nursing students.
• Address and resolve student and faculty concerns in accordance with university policies.

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• Serve as the public-facing representative of the Nursing Program with internal partners and external healthcare organizations.
• Cultivate and maintain clinical partnerships essential to high-quality nursing education.
• Represent Whitworth at local, regional, state, and national meetings and conferences.
• Other duties as assigned.

• A graduate degree with a major in nursing from a nationally accredited nursing program and a doctoral degree (nursing, healthcare, or related field) from a nationally accredited institution.
• Preparation or demonstrated experience in teaching adults, including curriculum development and evaluation; or two years of teaching experience in nursing education demonstrating this preparation.
• Preparation or experience in nursing or educational administration.
• At least five years of experience as a registered nurse, including a minimum of two years of nursing education experience.
• A personal commitment to the Christian faith and to the integration of faith and learning.
• A commitment to the educational mission of Whitworth University as a comprehensive Christian liberal arts university affiliated with the Presbyterian church.

• Ability to translate mission, accreditation requirements, and academic goals into a coherent vision for a new program. Demonstrates long-range planning, program-building, and strategic execution.
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