ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY
Nursing Program Director - Licensed Professional Nursing Program

RESPONSIBILITIES: This position will fulfill the responsibilities of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program Director (50%) as well as teaching responsibilities (50%) within the Program and the Department of Health Sciences. Program Director responsibilities include developing and maintaining LPN Program relationships both 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; developing, evaluating, 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 & EXPERIENCE: 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. Graduate degree in Nursing or related field (or completion of degree within one year of employment) and two years of full-time experience (or equivalent) in teaching nursing in an approved nursing education program. Administrative experience in program management desirable but not required.

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

SALARY: $50,000/year for 9 (nine) month appointment. Excellent health and retirement benefits package.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled. To ensure consideration, apply by April 14, 2008.

APPLICATION: Submit a completed Mesa State College Exempt and Professional Staff job application (available at www.mesastate.edu/finadmin/hr/projobapp.pdf), letter of interest, a current vita, unofficial transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire), and three professional letters of reference with the names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of three professional references to:

Nursing Program Director Search Committee
Human Resources, LHH 237
Mesa State College
1100 North Avenue
Grand Junction, Colorado 81501-3122
Phone: 970 248-1820; Fax: 970 248-1061

Mesa State College requires background investigation for employment.

Mesa State College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer,
committed to a culturally diverse staff and student body.

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