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As a part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University seeks a Director for the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Track in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program to promote our Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by providing leadership in curriculum development, program implementation, and student and community engagement within advanced nursing education. This position serves as a dynamic and innovative leader responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and evaluation of the FNP track within the Leighton School of Nursing. The Director also supports community outreach efforts, including establishing and maintaining clinical partnerships, negotiating student placement agreements, and recruiting qualified candidates to the program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values, honoring the legacy of the founding congregation, promoting unity in diversity, and integrating the Catholic Franciscan intellectual traditions in courses, programs, and services.
• Collaborates with LSON Dean and Graduate Program Assistant/Associate Dean in budget development and implementation to maintain adequate resources
• Serves on the following LSON and MU-related committees: LSON Faculty Council, Graduate Nursing Faculty Council, Graduate Leadership Directors/Deans, Graduate Admissions, DNP Handbook Revision, Graduate Advisory Board, University and state-related meeting(s); other job-related committees
• Leads the FNP Town Hall meetings for faculty, staff, and students
• Works closely with the Graduate Clinical Coordinator to ensure clinical placement and compliance for graduate faculty and students
• Works closely with LSON Deans and Accreditation Specialist to ensure collection of assessment data and surveys needed to prepare timely reports, continuous improvement, and substantive change documentation, as needed to secure and maintain appropriate DNP and FNP track accreditation
• Oversees didactic and clinical curriculum development
• Collaborates with graduate faculty to develop FNP coursework
• Collaborates yearly with LSON leaders to update student handbook
• Works closely with LSON Deans to identify ways to improve FNP programming
• Participates in ongoing program and curricula quality improvement initiatives
• Utilizes a variety of teaching strategies and learning activities to enhance classroom and clinical learning and promote student achievement of program outcomes
• Accurately document student progress and achievement within specific courses and/or clinical assignments
• Serves as project team lead/member in accordance with the DNP project guidelines
• Fulfills all other duties and responsibilities of the faculty position as designated in the LSON Faculty Handbook
• Directs the collection and storage of FNP track documents and course materials, i.e. course notebooks, sample papers, class lists, syllabi, etc. on a shared server
• Supervises hiring process of FNP adjunct faculty and coordinates orientation of new faculty members to the FNP track
• Collaborates with other university departments to apply for outside funding opportunities
• Collaborates with the Assistant/Associate Dean of Graduate Programs regarding graduate school issues and policies
• Regularly evaluate adjunct and full-time program didactic and clinical faculty
• Collaborates regularly with university's Health Professions Admission and Enrollment Team on marketing and recruitment strategies
• Collaborates with other departments to accomplish university mission goals
• Engages in scholarly work and community service activities
• Serve as a model/resource for faculty and students.
• Accepts responsibility for assignments as delegated
• Maintain FNP certification requirements
• Other duties as assigned

University Expectations:

• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of Marian University
• Adheres to Marian University's policy and procedures
• Shows courtesy and respect in interactions with fellow employees, students subordinates, and supervisors
• Communicates regularly with supervisor about department issues
• Meets department productivity standards
• Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems
• Assists to establish department measurements that align and support the accomplishment of the University's strategic goals
• Adheres to the department budget

Required Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in nursing, current certification as an FNP
• Current licensure as an APRN in state of residence
• Eligibility for RN licensure in Indiana and compact license
• Evidence of recent clinical practice
• Prior clinical, academic, scholarship and/or research experience
• Experience in administering a FNP program, knowledge of curricular design, prior experience with CCNE accreditation processes and outcomes assessment
• Minimum of 2 years of teaching in an academic nursing program setting (teaching experience in a graduate level program and adult & older adult health expertise a plus)
• Engagement in professional organizations and a record of scholarly achievement are highly desirable.
• Professional membership in the appropriate FNP organizations
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Computer skills with knowledge & proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For Consideration All Applications Require:

1. Cover Letter
2. Current resume or CV
3. Contact information of three professional references. The reference contact information must be entered after the application is submitted in the "My Presence" section of the applicant profile.
4. Responses to the supplementary mission & identity questions.

Please Review Marian University's Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:

https://www.marian.edu/faith

Essential Functions: Work hours necessary to perform job requirements satisfactorily on a regular basis. Manage absence from work in responsible manner to ensure service to clients, work teams, and coworkers. Comply with Marian University policies and practices and seeking clarification of them when necessary.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use their hands to handle or feel objects, equipment, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with their hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Limitations and Disclaimer: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and States Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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