"Associate Lecturer - BSN Program Director, School of Nursing"

Associate Lecturer - BSN Program Director, School of Nursing

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JOB TITLE:

Associate Lecturer - BSN Program Director

JOB PURPOSE:

The BSN Program Director is a member of the faculty (rank commensurate with experience) who also holds a faculty appointment that includes administrative responsibilities managing the BSN programs within the Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing.

Responsibilities include:

• Instruction in classroom, online, simulation, and/or clinical settings
• Service to school, college, university and profession
• Professional advising of students in the BSN programs
• Oversight of day-to-day program operations
• Partnering with Campus resources such as admissions, academic support and financial aid staff to generate a prospective student pool
• Working with nursing programs at Wyoming institutions of higher learning as a partner in the statewide Revolutionizing Nursing Education in Wyoming (ReNEW) collaborative
• Working with the Dean to support instructors who provide a high-quality learning experience for the student.

This is a fiscal year appointment beginning in August 2026.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Include but are not limited to:

• Record Keeping:
  • Develop and maintain program compliance and accreditation records
  • Coordinate program review activities addressing student, course, program levels
  • Oversee systems of compliance for clinical requirements (i.e. student medical records, immunization records, training, etc.)
  • Establish new and nurture existing affiliation agreements
  • Assist in recruitment, selection, supervision, training, mentoring, assignment, evaluation of program full-time/part-time faculty, preceptors, staff
  • Collaborate with School Dean to align program operations, budget, resources with School and College initiatives & strategic plans
  • Initiate, review, update program policies, procedures, & initiate department in-service/training for applicable regulatory bodies (i.e. OSHA, HIPPA, Hazardous Communication, FERPA, state law, practice standards & college policy)
  • Work with School Dean to plan/assign program schedule to meet student needs; including faculty workloads, clinical schedule, clinical placements, program meetings, student program placements in accordance with College policy/procedure.
  • Manage, support, monitor student recruitment, admissions, selection, advising processes
  • Teach as needed within program using student-centered teaching practices coupled with development & use of appropriate, current educational materials to maximize student engagement & success.
  • Engage with peers, internal/external stakeholders to improve student learning
  • Maintain, adapt curriculum that is current, effective, relevant to establish learning competencies.
  • Oversee, implement best practices of instructional design for all program offerings. Oversee consistency/deployment of distance-based & on-campus curricular offerings.
  • Provide learning environment that promotes respect/rapport, & values differences
  • Advise student clubs/groups as appropriate
  • Assist School and College in local, state, regional, or national projects/programs, board, or groups when appropriate
  • Implement suggestions from students/peers
  • Keep informed of current trends/new approaches to clinical practice & instruction via professional development activities
  • As required, attend college, division, program, & professional trainings/meetings; may require overnight travel.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

Program Administration

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution
• License/Certification: Current, unencumbered, NLC multi-state compact nursing license including state of Wyoming or active Wyoming license or ability to obtain Wyoming license
• 5 years experience as licensed and practicing nurse and 2 years supervisory experience
• Teaching experience equivalent to associate or higher rank in the School of Nursing
• Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the Driving for University Business SAP.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 years administrative experience
• 4 years supervisory experience
• 4 years teaching experience

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume or C.V.
3. Contact information for four work-related references (references will only be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position).

This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 01/12/2026 will receive full consideration.

WORK LOCATION:

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship for H-1B work authorization or work visa is not available for this position.

HIRING STATEMENT:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.