Job Description

Hood College is seeking a full-time (12-month), tenure-track assistant professor of nursing who will also serve as director for the newly created graduate program in nursing. This new graduate program is part of the college’s growing nursing program. Under the general direction of the Chair, Department of Nursing and the Dean of the School of Behavioral and Health Sciences. The Assistant Professor and Director of the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) Program is responsible for the leadership, administration, and development of the AGPCNP educational program. This role involves overseeing curriculum design, student recruitment, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards. The full-time program director is responsible for teaching in area of expertise and overseeing the in AGPCNP track within the Master of Nursing program. The preferred candidate will have program development, accreditation, and teaching/mentoring experience necessary to support the implementation of these degree tracks.

Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Program Director (50%)
  • Ensure alignment with institutional goals and objectives.
  • Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment among faculty and staff.
  • Oversee the design, implementation, and evaluation of the AGPCNP curriculum.
  • Integrate current best practices and evidence-based approaches into the program.
  • Regularly assess and update course content to meet evolving healthcare needs.
  • Provide strategic direction for the AGPCNP program.
  • Establish preceptor sites for AGPCNP program within the nursing graduate program with plans for growth based on enrollment;
  • Investigate and apply for extramural funding opportunities for the graduate program;
  • Support the graduate school on recruitment efforts for the graduate program;
  • Develop and oversee an assessment plan in alignment with the assessment culture at the College and in alignment with accreditation standards;
  • Serve on the graduate council as program director;
  • Establish regional partnerships with the goal of identifying experiential learning opportunities for students and potential research opportunities for faculty;
  • Other job-related duties as assigned.

• Teaching (20%)
  • Demonstrate an ability/potential for quality teaching;
  • Teach 12 credits in nursing
  • Plan courses, write syllabi and design assignments for each course to meet Hood College and departmental curriculum requirements and assessment needs, utilizing a variety of teaching techniques;
  • Present lectures, and supervise class activities, on topics appropriate to the course material;
  • Instruct students in course content and provide learning opportunities in and out of the classroom to achieve course objectives;
  • Critique performance on various assignments to measure the quality of learning, to facilitate skill building, to challenge students’ assumptions, and to reinforce concepts, which must include practical application of new skills;
  • Maintain weekly office hours, be available before and after class and be in contact with students as appropriate. Work with student to address problems and resolve issues;
  • Determine grades for assignments and for overall achievement in class. Provide appropriate documentation of grades to students and department as appropriate;
  • Utilize digital and electronic platforms such as Blackboard and Chalk & Wire in instruction, record-keeping, and data collection;
  • Other job-related duties as assigned.

• Scholarship/Professional Development (15%)
  • Conduct, present and/or publish research in the field, ideally involving students;
  • Participate in other scholarly activities in the field;
  • Engage in ongoing professional development in the field, as well as in teaching/pedagogy.

• Service (15%)
  • Serve as advisor or committee member for master’s students;
  • Advise graduate master’s students;
  • Support and participate in college committees;
  • Serve as an actively engaged member of the department.

• Travel (not applicable)

Qualifications

We seek a candidate who values diversity, equity and inclusion in all that they do. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively with partners across campus in support of Hood College’s mission as a student-centered, liberal arts institution.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in nursing education, must have a certification by (AANP or ANCC) as an AGPCNP, unencumbered RN license (Maryland).
• Demonstrated leadership experience in academic or clinical settings.
• Must have a terminal degree (PhD or DNP). If PhD prepared, must have master’s degree in nursing.

Preferred Skills and Characteristics

Technology Skills

Proficient in MS Office tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), e-mail and Internet. Ability to learn new applications quickly including organization-wide information systems and department-specific software applications.

Language Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to effectively provide information and positively respond to questions from both external and internal customers both in person and by phone. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills

Proficient with statistical and financial concepts. Must have the ability to apply those concepts to tracking, projections, goal setting, and interpreting reports. Must be able to draw conclusions from reports and make cost effective decisions regarding programs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a number of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to work independently and as a member of a group in developing and executing project plans. Ability to work in the theoretical arena and apply logic as appropriate.

Compensation

The salary for this position ranges from $76,500 to $85,000 depending on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, training, and other relevant factors. Additional compensation for work completed beyond the minimum contracted teaching load may be provided. Hood College has provided a compensation range representing its good faith estimate of what the College may pay for the position at the time of posting. The College may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. Hood College offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefits. Learn more about Hood College

To Apply

We invite qualified candidates to apply online via our electronic application which requires submission of a cover letter, resumé and three professional references.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please email humanresources@hood.edu or call (301) 696-3592.

Hood College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, religion, or age in recruitment, admission and access to, or treatment, or employment in its programs, services, benefits, or activities as required by applicable laws including Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled applicants and students. Inquiries about discrimination or reasonable accommodation should be referred to the Coordinator for Title IX, Alumnae Hall, 401 Rosemont Avenue, Frederick, MD 21701 (AD 308), (301) 696-3123. For complete information on Hood College's nondiscrimination policy, please visit http://www.hood.edu/non-discrimination/.