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Director, Masters Nursing Progam

Job Details

Wheeling University - Wheeling, WV
Full Time
Graduate Degree
Education

Description

Director, Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN FNP) Program
Wheeling University – Wheeling, WV
Full-Time | 12-Month Contract

Wheeling University invites applications for the position of Director of the MSN FNP Program. This full-time, 12-month position involves both administrative leadership and teaching responsibilities within the Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner track.


Position Summary

The Director will be responsible for overseeing the academic integrity, strategic development, and day-to-day operations of the MSN FNP program. This role includes teaching graduate-level courses, advising students, maintaining compliance with accrediting bodies, and leading continuous curriculum improvement in alignment with current professional standards and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide academic leadership and direction for the MSN FNP Program

  • Teach courses within the MSN FNP curriculum

  • Ensure curriculum remains current and compliant with national standards and accrediting bodies

  • Participate in academic advising, faculty committees, and service to the university community

  • Engage in scholarly and professional development activities

  • Support student success and academic excellence


Application Requirements

Applicants must submit the following materials to be considered:

  1. Cover Letter summarizing qualifications and including a statement of teaching philosophy

  2. Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)

  3. Course History – A listing of courses previously taught, including dates and locations

  4. Academic Transcripts – Unofficial copies acceptable for initial review; official copies required upon hire

  5. Student Evaluations – If available

  6. References – A list of at least three (3) professional references familiar with your academic and/or clinical work

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or Ph.D. in Nursing

  • Active West Virginia Registered Nurse (RN) license

  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license in West Virginia

  • National certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

  • Minimum of 5 years of clinical nursing experience

  • Previous experience as a Program Director preferred

  • Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching at the collegiate level

  • Strong commitment to student mentorship, scholarly engagement, faculty collaboration, and alignment with the mission and values of Wheeling University

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