"Program Director- AZ- Graduate Nursing Program"

Midwestern University College of Health Sciences, Glendale Arizona invites applications for the administrative position of Program Director to oversee the CCNE-accredited graduate nursing programs at Midwestern University, including the Master of Science in Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Program, the Master of Science in Nurse Leadership Program, and the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program. Eligible candidates for the Program Director position will hold a current unencumbered RN license and eligibility to practice in Arizona, an earned doctorate in nursing or health-related field, at least two years of clinical experience as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), and a current national certification as an APRN. The University seeks an individual with leadership, vision, and creativity that demonstrates:

• Understanding of higher education, with a focus on recruitment of students
• Experience in clinical practice and with the placement of students on clinical rotations
• Understanding of curricular design, implementation, and evaluation
• Ability to manage faculty and support faculty development and scholarship
• Excellent communication skills
• A vision of advanced practice nursing
• Knowledge of and experience with strategic planning
• An ability to manage human and fiscal resources
• A commitment to lifelong learning

The ideal candidate will have administrative experience, along with a record of teaching, research, and service. The salary and benefits are competitive and will be commensurate with experience and the responsibilities of this key position. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Midwestern University is an independent institution of higher education committed to the education of health care professionals. The Glendale campus is located on 155-acres in Glendale, Arizona, 20 miles northwest of Phoenix, and is home to the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, the College of Pharmacy-Glendale, the College of Dental Medicine-Arizona, Arizona College of Optometry, College of Graduate Studies and the College of Veterinary Medicine, and the College of Health Sciences, Glendale campus. The College of Health Sciences includes programs in Cardiovascular Perfusion, Clinical Psychology, Nurse Anesthesia, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Speech-Language Pathology. The University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, a Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Please submit your application packet through MWU's online job board at www.midwestern.edu/employment-mwu. Your online application will include the following:

• Cover letter (upload as an attachment)
• CV (upload as an attachment)
• Application (you will be prompted to complete the online application)

Interested applicants are also encouraged to contact Jared Chamberlain, Ph.D., Dean, College of Health Sciences, at jchamb@midwestern.edu and/or 623-572-3695.

Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses, one in Downers Grove, Illinois and the other in Glendale, Arizona. More than 6,000 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology, speech language pathology, biomedical sciences and veterinary medicine. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning, respect for all members of the health care team, service, interdisciplinary scholarly activity, and personal growth.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance, short/long term disability and pet insurance. We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account. We offer a work life balance with competitive time off package including paid holiday’s, sick/flex days, personal days and vacation days. We offer a 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, child care subsidy reimbursement program, identity theft protection and an employee assistance program. Wellness is important to us and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility.