Open Rank of Nursing- DNP Program Director

The College of Nursing (CON) is seeking a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program Director. This position will be part of the Clinician Educator track and will work closely with the Assistant Dean of Professional Graduate Programs and the DNP Program Coordinator. The assigned workload will be per policy. In addition to the contract salary, this position has an administrative performance supplement for a directorship, which is $5,000 annually and is prorated based upon effective dates of service.

The DNP Program Director is responsible for the delivery, evaluation and student experiences in the DNP core curriculum (DNP core, EIP core and systems learning courses) in collaboration with the DNP Program Coordinator and faculty teaching in the DNP program. The DNP Program Director is responsible for overall coordination of courses, faculty, and students, facilitating effective communication to support the development and delivery of the DNP general curriculum. Leading effective communication among all individuals involved in DNP program development and delivery is critical to effective performance of this role. The DNP Program Director also works within the established faculty governance structure, as appropriate, regarding curriculum and policy development affecting the program and the associated concentrations to ensure alignment with AACN Essentials, national and CCNE standards. The individual in this position is also responsible for maintaining effective communication with the Assistant Dean of Professional Graduate Programs and other Program Directors, and for ensuring adherence to CON and University policies.

Additionally, the DNP Program Director works directly with Student Services personnel to ensure the integrity of the admissions process and adherence to CON admissions policy, specifically for post-Masters DNP applicants. In collaboration with the DNP faculty, the DNP Program Director and the DNP Program Coordinator ensure that the DNP general curriculum conforms to appropriate regulations and accreditation standards. The Director develops and maintains relationships with community partners and ensures that students are prepared to develop, implement and evaluate their DNP scholarly projects. The DNP Program Director and the DNP Program Coordinator are also involved in recruitment and retention of students in the program, conducting gap analyses for post-master's students, and active orientating new faculty. The Program Director works with the DNP Program Coordinator, faculty and the Program Evaluation Committee to develop and implement a comprehensive evaluation plan and collaborates with the faculty to interpret the data for continuous program improvement.

The University of New Mexico College of Nursing

The University Of New Mexico College of Nursing, located in Albuquerque, NM, ranks in the top 15% of nursing programs in the country. With over 1,000 enrolled students, the college offers pre- and post-licensure baccalaureate, master's, post-master's, and doctoral programs. Program offerings include the state's premiere Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs; master's and post-master's programs across seven concentrations for APRNs, nurse educators, and nurse administrators; and the New Mexico Nurse Education Consortium baccalaureate curriculum.

Our faculty engage in innovative research and clinical scholarship to understand and address the health care needs among our most vulnerable populations. As a College of Nursing at a research-intensive, federally designated Hispanic-serving institution situated on indigenous lands, we benefit both from the manifold opportunities and from the responsibilities we carry. Consistent with our mission, vision, and values, we strive to openly support and deeply respect our diverse students, staff, and faculty. We expect our faculty to benefit from and contribute to an inclusive environment that facilitates equity in research, scholarship, service, education, and practice.

The University of New Mexico is New Mexico's flagship R1 research-intensive institution occupying nearly 800 acres near historic Route 66 in the heart of Albuquerque, a metropolitan area of more than 929,000 people. The College of Nursing is part of a vibrant Health Sciences (HS), which includes New Mexico's only Level-1 Trauma Center. The HS provides an exceptional education for more than 1,500 students each year in 21 different health fields. The HS is known for innovative research with more than $165 million in extramural research funding. The HS has an established NIH-funded Clinical & Translational Science Center that provides extensive opportunities and resources to support collaborative research in a variety of interest areas. The University of New Mexico offers a competitive salary and outstanding benefits package.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in nursing or related field
• Knowledge of DNP curriculum and curriculum development
• Experience teaching within a graduate nursing program

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctor of Nursing Practice degree
• Experience in program management, including curriculum refinement and student progress
• Demonstrated leadership in the mentoring and development of emerging leaders within healthcare settings
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities
• Team building skills to assemble and lead a diverse team of faculty and staff, fostering a collaborative and productive working environment

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1) Letter of Interest

2) Curriculum Vitae

3) List of three professional references including name, telephone number, and e-mail address with at least one reference from your most current employment setting.

References will be checked at final stage of consideration.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.