BSN-Integrative Health Program Director (NHE Division)

BSN-Integrative Health Program Director (NHE Division)

Company: The University of Arizona

Job Location: Tucson, 85724

Category: Nursing

Type: Full-Time

Posting Number: req25182

Department: College of Nursing

Location: Greater Phoenix Area

Address: 92 W. Vaughn Ave, Suite 301, Gilbert, AZ 85233 USA

Position Highlights

Join Our Nursing & Health Education Leadership Team: The University of Arizona College of Nursing invites applications for a full-time career-track faculty position serving as Program Director for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Integrative Health (BSN-IH), a CCNE-accredited pre-licensure program.

The Program Director provides leadership for the undergraduate clinical and educational mission, guiding curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation while fostering a collaborative learning environment. This role is responsible for continuous program improvement in alignment with national, state, and University of Arizona requirements and represents the BSN-IH program across University, Health Sciences, and professional arenas.

• Supportive, dynamic academic environment.
• Opportunity to shape innovative, integrative nursing education.
• Comprehensive University of Arizona benefits, including health coverage, retirement plans, and tuition reduction.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

This position is a career-track faculty appointment with additional administrative responsibilities as Program Director for the BSN-Integrative Health (BSN-IH) program. The primary workload and expectations align with College of Nursing faculty responsibilities in teaching, scholarship, and service. Program Director duties represent supplemental leadership responsibilities that support the academic quality and operational effectiveness of the BSN-IH program.

Teaching & Faculty Responsibilities:

• Teach and mentor students within the BSN-IH program.
• Foster a nursing values-driven learning environment that supports student success.
• Evaluate student performance and contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and continuous quality improvement.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and clinical partners to strengthen academic-practice relationships.
• Ensure compliance with program, College, University, and clinical site policies.

Scholarship & Service:

• Maintain clinical expertise through practice or practice-related activities.
• Engage in scholarly inquiry and dissemination through publications, presentations, and grant-related activities.
• Participate in faculty governance, College initiatives, and special projects that advance the mission of the College of Nursing.

Program Director Responsibilities:

Under the accountability of the NHE Division Chair and in collaboration with the Associate Dean of Faculty & Academic Affairs, the Program Director:

• Provides leadership for the academic integrity, delivery, and continuous improvement of the BSN-IH program.
• Leads curriculum implementation and innovation, including competency-based education initiatives.
• Ensures ongoing compliance with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinates course scheduling and staffing, including the assignment and ongoing programmatic oversight of on-call/per-diem instructional faculty within the BSN-IH program.
• Mentors and supports faculty, including workload coordination and implementation of evidence-based teaching practices.
• Collaborates with academic, clinical, and community partners to advance program goals.
• Oversees program evaluation and reporting and communicates outcomes to College leadership and relevant committees.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of integrative health nursing principles and their application in nursing education and clinical practice.
• Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills, including the ability to make timely decisions, collaboration effectively, and engage openly with varied perspectives and constructive feedback.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate degree in nursing.
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care.
• Active Arizona RN license by the first day of employment and ability to maintain licensure, immunizations, CPR, and other college or agency requirements.
• Eligibility to obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Care from the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, or DNP) in nursing or a related field.
• Administrative experience within a professional nursing education program.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in nursing education and curriculum oversight.
• Experience with curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Advanced certification or training in integrative health nursing.
• Current appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Clinical Professor.
• Demonstrated teaching experience and clinical practice or systems leadership experience, supported by certification or equivalent preparation.

Rank: To be Determined

Tenure Information: Career-Track (CT)

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Faculty

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: DOE

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates

Lauren Acosta | heller@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply:

Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Three Additional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please submit all requested documents and complete the application in its entirety.

In your Cover Letter, please describe your teaching experience and leadership in nursing education, including curriculum development and integrative health initiative.

Documents Needed to Apply:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
2. Unofficial Academic Transcripts
3. Proof of Current RN Licensure
4. Names and Phone Numbers of at Least Three (3) Professional References
5. Cover Letter