Assistant Director of Nursing

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Utah.

📋 Description

• Oversee the assigned nursing faculty, which includes managing orientation, onboarding, mentoring, workload, and ongoing support.

• Engage in faculty recruitment and provide feedback on faculty assignments and course scheduling.

• Conduct performance evaluations each semester and annually, and create tailored professional development plans.

• Organize and take part in faculty development initiatives.

• Assist instructors in achieving course and program objectives while upholding teaching excellence.

• Take ownership of the preceptor model for all undergraduate and graduate nursing programs.

• Assign and approve preceptors in accordance with course objectives, student levels, and program outcomes.

• Verify and maintain necessary preceptor credentials and documentation prior to placements commencing.

• Provide orientation, mentoring, and continuous support for preceptors.

• Monitor preceptor performance and address any student or program-related concerns.

• Collaborate with Clinical Placement to ensure all required preceptor documentation is completed before student placements.

• Assess preceptor capacity against expected enrollment and identify any potential gaps.

• Track and confirm clinical hours supervised by preceptors that are necessary for student progression and graduation.

• Contribute to curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation processes.

• Review course examinations both before and after their administration.

• Promote evidence-based teaching methodologies and ongoing improvement efforts.

• Contribute to the systematic evaluation plan, which includes preceptor, clinical site, and clinical outcome data.

• Support compliance with accreditation and regulatory obligations.

• Assist in ensuring that programs adhere to accreditation standards and the requirements set by the state board of nursing.

• Maintain documentation that meets regulatory and accreditation criteria.

• Represent Joyce University in dealings with regulatory and accreditation bodies.

• Address student inquiries and resolve challenges related to the learning experience.

• Participate in committees, commencement ceremonies, pinning events, and other University activities.

• Teach courses as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Current and unencumbered professional nursing license in the relevant specialty.

• Doctoral or professional degree in the nursing specialty.

• 2–3 years of experience in online and on-ground teaching, curriculum design, and faculty development.

• Strong understanding of nursing education and academic leadership principles.

• Proven ability to mentor, support, and develop faculty members.

• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Capability to foster collaborative relationships with faculty, students, administrators, and external partners.

• Preferred: Doctorate in Nursing (DNP or PhD).

• Preferred: Certified Nurse Educator (CNE).

• Preferred: Experience in clinical placement or preceptor management.

🏝️ Benefits

• Generous self-directed paid time off (PTO).

• Paid holidays.

• 401(k) plan with employer matching.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

• Employer-funded short-term disability insurance.

• Long-term disability insurance.

• Assistance for continuing education.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• A collaborative, mission-driven culture where your contributions significantly impact students and the future of healthcare.