Program Director-Nursing - Jackson, Mi

Job DescriptionThe program director of nursing provides leadership and management of all aspects of the nursing program by providing discipline-specific expertise, supervising staff and faculty members, addressing students’ needs, and maintaining a required teaching load. A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:  Maintain an annual teaching load according to Baker College’s Teaching and Workload PolicySchedule and staff program coursesDevelop and revise curriculum as needed.Attend campus and system program meetings.Advise students and participate in new student orientations.Serve as the contact for the program; organize and lead the program advisory board.Believe in and support the Student First PhilosophyContribute to the overall success of Baker CollegeAct as a positive role model and brand ambassador on and off campus The full position description is available for your review online -  Program Director-Nursing A Student-First philosophy is the cornerstone of our institution—it is our compass, guiding us and keeping us on course, ensuring that our students and their success are always our main priority. The President of Baker College invites dynamic, thoughtful, ambitious and innovative people that are committed to working and supporting a Student-First philosophy to join the Baker College team. Founded in 1911, Baker College is an independent, private, non-profit institution that grants associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees on campus across Michigan and online.  Each of our six campus locations is special, with a unique culture, collection of academic programs, and landscape. Baker College is committed to embracing technology, and fostering a supportive learning environment where students can get the real-world knowledge, skills, and experiences they need to pursue the life and career they want in a supportive and inclusive environment.The dedication to the success of our students ensures that we will all go,  FurtherTogether! Please visit Baker College Careers Page for more information. DIVERSITY STATEMENT:Our College strives to be exemplars in the practice of diversity, equity, and inclusion by working in communion with multiple levels of professional representation throughout our college system. We are committed to our initiatives to fully understand how we can advance our levels of diversity, equity, and inclusion and create a culture that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness. Baker College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. Please visit our DEI Page to learn more about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Baker College.  Location(s)2800 Springport Road, Jackson, Michigan 49202 RequirementsMINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Doctorate of Science degree in Nursing preferredMaster of Science degree in Nursing requiredClinical experience in Medical/Surgical Nursing requiredCurrent RN license and BLS (Basic Life Support) requiredPrevious teaching experience preferredMust be computer literate with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Apps, and the InternetMust have excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skillsMust have the ability to travel to clinical sites and off site system meetings