ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY
Department of Health Sciences

POSITION TITLE: Nursing Program Director - LPN-AAS Program

RESPONSIBILITIES: This tenure track position seeks a qualified individual to fulfill the responsibilities of LPN-AAS Program Director (25%) and teaching responsibilities (75%) within the Nursing Program and the Department of Health Sciences. Program Director responsibilities include: developing and maintaining LPN-AAS Program relationships within the department and within the community; developing and coordinating the use of educational facilities and clinical resources; recruiting faculty for employment and assisting with classroom and clinical performance review of faculty; development, evaluation, and revision of student admission, progression, retention, and graduation policies; and advising and guidance of students. Teaching responsibilities include teaching assigned classes; developing appropriate course descriptions, policies and grading criteria for all assigned classes; establishing procedures to maintain accurate records of student performance; evaluation of efficiency and appropriateness of teaching methods through established evaluation approaches, and development and maintenance of active scholarship agenda.

EDUCATION andEXPERIENCE: Candidate must hold a current license in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Colorado and have a minimum of two years full-time (or equivalent) clinical experience as a practicing Registered Nurse. Candidate must have a graduate degree in nursing or related field (or complete degree within one year of employment) and have two years of full-time experience (or equivalent) in teaching nursing in an approved nursing education program. Administrative experience in program management is preferred.

SALARY: $50,000 for 9 (nine) month appointment

APPOINTMENT: Full-time, tenure track appointment to begin Fall, 2008

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled. To ensure consideration, apply by April 15, 2008.

COLLEGE and LOCATION: Mesa State College is a growing liberal arts public institution with an enrollment of approximately 6,200 students. Grand Junction is located in western Colorado midway between Denver and Salt Lake City. The city and surrounding area has a population of
115, 000 and is the regional medical services area.

APPLICATION: Applicants should submit a Mesa State College Exempt Faculty and Staff job application (available at: www.mesastate.edu/finadmin/hr/projobapp.pdf),
a letter of interest, a current vita, unofficial transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire), and three professional letters of reference should be sent directly to:

Nursing Program Director - LPN-AAS Program Search Committee
Mesa State College
Human Resources
1100 North Avenue
Grand Junction, Colorado 81501

Mesa State College requires a background investigation for employment.

Please direct questions to: Cindy Thomas, LPN-AAS Search Chair, 970-248-1789 or cthomas@mesastate.edu

Mesa State College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer,
committed to a culturally diverse staff and student body.

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