Program Director, Adult Gerontol./Acute Care

Compensation: $206,025 - $221,025 - based on experience and qualifications

Position Summary

The Program Director is a full-time position, with responsibility to manage the implementation of didactic and clinical curriculum consistent with the current guidelines established by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) and oversee the management and daily operations of the AGACNP Program. Recognition at the national level in their field of expertise is preferred, and/or at least 4 years of clinical practice, and high academic standards in teaching, education, scholarship and service. The Program Director demonstrates knowledge of environmental issues that may influence the program and AGACNP practice by engaging in professional development. The Program Director will maintain teaching responsibilities within the Department, for both the DNP-Nurse Anesthesia Program and the AGACNP Program, with the division of teaching responsibilities to be determined by the Chair. The Program Director is expected to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills that foster an atmosphere of cooperation within the program, Department, and College.

Who We Are

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFUMS) is a six-college graduate health sciences university dedicated to the interprofessional education of health and biomedical professionals. Faculty and staff are passionate about RFUMS's mission to serve humanity through the interprofessional education of health and biomedical professionals, and the discovery of knowledge dedicated to improving wellness.

Through its College of Nursing, RFU's dedication to excellence in education, advancement of science, strong partnerships and service to communities prepares students to optimally serve others.

The College of Nursing has developed programs from Entry into Nursing Practice through the Doctoral level. Our close academic partnerships with nationally recognized healthcare systems, local public health professionals and our neighboring Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center enable us to have a voice in developing the future of health care.

We believe an important way to enhance nursing services within communities is to have practitioners who reflect their values and backgrounds. To help achieve that outcome, the College of Nursing is building a compassionate learning community so all students can understand and appreciate the conditions where people live, learn, work and play - and how those conditions contribute to health inequities in our communities.

At RFUMS our generous benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plans; paid parental leave; short-term and long-term disability plans; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; and a 403(b)-retirement plan which includes an 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service. RFUMS is committed to employee well-being and work-life balance. Full-time faculty are eligible for 24 days of vacation/ paid leave, 15 sick days, and 13 holidays plus two floating holidays.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility, authority and reporting relationship:
  1. The responsibility and authority of the Program Director are established by the Department Chair. The AGACNP Program Director reports to the Department Chair. Important collaborative relationships include (but are not limited to) other Program Directors, College of Nursing Leaders, research center directors, and clinical training leadership at the University level.

• Faculty:
  1. The Program Director will collaborate with the Department Chair for the recruitment, management, compensation and retention of program faculty in consideration of strategic plans of the college and RFUMS, and of the balancing of the multiple missions of the institution. The Program Director will meet at a minimum annually with each faculty member to provide evaluation, guidance, and mentoring of the faculty member. The Program Director will oversee and manage all faculty activities and academic initiatives within the Program. The Program Director will provide input to the Department Chair regarding strategic plans and future directions for the Program, Department, and College. In collaboration with the Department Chair, the Program Director has the authority to assign teaching roles and responsibilities to the faculty of the department. The Program Director is responsible and accountable for the academic performance and productivity of the faculty and for their compliance with all relevant standards, policies, and procedures.

• Promotion of teamwork:
  1. An important responsibility of the Program Director is to promote teamwork within the Program and Department, and between/among other departments in all aspects of academic functions.

• Educational and training programs:
  1. The Program Director is responsible, together with his/her faculty, for the development, implementation, and evaluation of all student education (didactic and clinical training) within the Program. These responsibilities include the recruitment and maintenance of clinical sites used for the delivery of the clinical curriculum. The Program Director will maintain teaching responsibilities within the Department, for both the DNP-Nurse Anesthesia Program and the AGACNP programs, with the division of teaching responsibilities to be determined by the Chair. The Program Director is responsible for promoting and implementing any strategic educational directions established by the College and/or University, and those consistent with the College of Nursing faculty outcomes.

• Research/Scholarship:
  1. The Program Director has the responsibility to encourage and support scholarship and research creativity and productivity among program faculty consistent with the College of Nursing faculty outcomes.

• Finances and budget:
  1. The Department Chair is responsible for the financial affairs of the department including budget preparation, administration, and reporting. The Program Director collaborates with the Chair in the development and oversight of the program budget, including faculty compensation and operational program needs.

• Mission and Core values of the institution:
  1. The Program Director serves as a role model and advocate for the core values of the College and University.

• Personal attributes:
  1. The Program Director must be an effective leader with excellent communications skills, adaptable and open-minded, willing to take risks and accept change and responsibility, and an entrepreneurial mind-set.

• Program Director's responsibilities as a faculty member:
  1. To be determined by the Department Chair

• Terms:
  1. The Program Director serves at the pleasure of the Department Chair. The Chair will conduct a review of the performance of the Program Director every year.

• Evaluation:
  1. Evaluation of the Program Director will be tied to the job description and will include the success and quality of the educational program, morale of the Program's faculty, and the recruitment and retention of program personnel. These benchmarks will be assessed with regard to the strategic plan and mission of the Department, College and University.

All full-time faculty members employed by RFUMS are expected to engage in activities that are considered core to their primary role as a faculty member. These activities may include teaching, scholarly activity, and service.

Teaching responsibilities vary and may include:

• Direct instruction
• Curriculum management
• Assessment
• Advising and mentoring for students

Scholarly activities vary and may include:

• Original scholarship
• Grant procurement
• Research mentoring

Service activities vary and may include internal and external contributions through:

• Committees
• Contributions to the profession
• Recruitment
• Direct patient care

Scholarly activities and/or clinical activities are negotiated and determined at the department level and are primarily based upon the faculty track.

Conditions of Employment

• Must achieve satisfactory results from a background check
• Compliance with the current COVID19 vaccination policy

Required Education & Experience

• Earned doctoral degree from an institution of higher education that was accredited by an agency officially recognized by the US Secretary of Education to accredit institutions at the time the degree was conferred.
• Current license to practice as a registered nurse and an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN)-Nurse Practitioner in Illinois.
• Graduate of an accredited advanced practice nursing educational program
• Current certification as an Adult-Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with licensure in Illinois
• Experience in interprofessional collaboration
• Clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner (minimum 4 years preferred)
• Current knowledge of AGACNP practice and related professional issues
• Two years education/administrative experience, with documented formal instruction in curriculum, evaluation, and instruction.
• Demonstrated record of scholarship and service
• Current knowledge of institutional and programmatic accreditation requirements for AGACNP educational programs.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge and ability to implement accreditation processes.
• Knowledge of varied educational pedagogy, assessment strategies, and best practices in higher education.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with administration, faculty, and staff.
• Demonstrated strong project management and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of the operations of a College/School/Program
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement programs and new initiatives.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and to use discretion in highly sensitive situations.
• Commitment to professionalism, accountability and process-driven outcomes.
• Demonstrated excellence in teamwork, organization and critical thinking.
• Ability to multitask.
• Experience in developing policies and procedures.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with others to ensure timely project completion.
• Integrity and sensitivity for organizational needs and public image.
• Proficient use of computer software relevant to curriculum mapping and assessment.
• Understanding of university infrastructure and experience in higher educational setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Typical Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Selected candidate must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

EOE, Including Disability / Vets