Open Rank of Nursing, ABSN Program Director - req# 33421

The University of New Mexico (UNM), College of Nursing (CON) is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as the ABSN Program Director. The ABSN Program Director will oversee the administration and academic aspects of the Accelerated Second Degree BSN option which acknowledges students’ previous success as they transition to an accredited nursing program.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the oversight of the second degree, accelerated pre-licensure BSN program
• Reviews policies pertinent to the ABSN programs
• Works in collaboration with the Office of Clinical Affairs to ensure clinical placements comply with program requirements
• Coordinate reviews of student progression issues in collaboration with Progression Committee and Director of Academic Success
• Monitors and reports on student assessment, progression, attrition, and degree completion data
• Collects, analyzes, and reports program-level information and outcome assessment data as required (or requested) by the University, CCNE, State Board of Nursing (SBON) and other regulatory bodies and administrators
• Leads and monitors curriculum review efforts to ensure consistency, comprehensiveness, and relevancy in the ABSN courses, and adherence to licensure requirements and accreditation standards
• Participates in enrollment efforts in coordination with the Enrollment Services Office
• Reports to the Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Programs and collaborates with the undergraduate program directors and CON leadership
• Provide input to the Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Programs regarding faculty performance reviews, and input related to the evaluation of staff and teaching assistants
• Teaching, service, and scholarship as articulated in policy on Faculty Teaching and Professional Requirements

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:

• A graduate degree in nursing
• Demonstrated ability to engage and lead a team
• Active RN license which grants the legal authority to practice as an RN in New Mexico.
• Two years of academic nursing education experience
• Experience with curriculum development

Preferred Qualifications:

• Terminal degree or currently enrolled in a doctoral program
• Professional Certified Nurse Educator (CNE)
• Experience in a leadership position
• Evidence of scholarly productivity in area of expertise
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.

To assure full consideration, applications must include:

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.