Academic Division Director- Nursing and Allied Health Programs

About CT State

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.

Posted: July 10, 2026

Level: Community College Professional 22, 12-month, tenure track position

Employment Type: Standard

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Anticipated

Start Date:

Work Location: CT State Quinebaug Valley (Willimantic Center 729 Main Street, Willimantic, CT 06226)

Work Modality: On-site;
Position is not remote

Closing Date: Open until filled, with priority consideration given to applicants who submit materials by Wednesday, August 8, 2026.

The Academic Division Director – Nursing and Allied Health Programs manages academic degree and certificate programs in nursing and related disciplines such as paramedic and allied health subjects at a Community College. The Director’s services include the design and development of courses and curricula and the direction of assigned faculty and staff in teaching and administering instructional programs. Some of the College’s learning programs may include continuing education and non-credit programs under the position’s direction.

Under the direction of a Dean or other administrator, the Academic Division Director
- Nursing and Allied Health Programs is accountable for assuring the successful conduct of the Division’s programs and for the optimum learning outcomes of its students through effective performance in these essential functional areas:

Key responsibilities include:

• Program and curriculum design and development
• Faculty selection and professional development
• Instructional quality
• Budget and fiscal management
• Administration and resource management
• Program evaluation and assessment
• Community relations
• Student relations

Additional responsibilities include:

• Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies
• Service on assigned committees and task forces
• Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings which may occur during evenings and weekends.

This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description.

Master's degree in Nursing together with a Connecticut license to practice nursing and four (4) or more years of teaching nursing subjects in higher education and two (2) or more years of experience in supervising health care or academic professionals; or a combination of education, training and experience which would provide the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Nursing and related health profession curriculum design, course and syllabi development and of appropriate and effective teaching materials and methods.
• Classroom and laboratory teaching effectiveness.
• Research methodology and in evaluation of academic program effectiveness.
• Leading and directing faculty and staff in a higher education environment.
• Management of operating budgets and plans.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

• APRN, D.N.P., Ed.D. or Ph.D. in Nursing or closely related field
• Previous experience as a director or associate director in an LPN or RN program
• Experience in developing and implementing innovative nursing education strategies.
• Experience establishing relationships with local healthcare facilities for potential clinical partnerships.

Salary $109,799 approximate annual

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