MEPN Tucson Program Director (NHE Division)(C/T)

This position is a career-track faculty appointment with additional administrative responsibilities as Program Director for the MEPN program in Tucson . The primary workload and expectations align with College of Nursing faculty responsibilities in teaching, scholarship, and service. Program Director duties represent supplemental leadership responsibilities that support the academic quality and operational effectiveness of the MEPN program in Tucson. Teaching Faculty Responsibilities Teach and mentor students within the MEPN program. Foster a nursing values–driven learning environment that supports student success. Evaluate student performance and contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and continuous quality improvement. Collaborate with faculty, staff, and clinical partners to strengthen academic–practice relationships. Ensure compliance with program, College, University, and clinical site policies. Scholarship Service Maintain clinical expertise through practice or practice-related activities. Engage in scholarly inquiry and dissemination through publications, presentations, and grant-related activities. Participate in faculty governance, College initiatives, and special projects that advance the mission of the College of Nursing. Program Director Responsibilities Under the accountability of the NHE Division Chair and in collaboration with the Associate Dean of Faculty Academic Affairs and the MEPN Program Director in Gilbert, the Program Director: Provides leadership for the academic integrity, delivery, and continuous improvement of the MEPN program in Tucson. Leads curriculum implementation and innovation, including competency-based education initiatives. Ensures ongoing compliance with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements. Coordinates course scheduling and staffing, including the assignment and ongoing programmatic oversight of on-call/per-diem instructional faculty within the MEPN program in Tucson. Mentors and supports faculty, including workload coordination and implementation of evidence-based teaching practices. Collaborates with academic, clinical, and community partners to advance program goals. Oversees program evaluation and reporting and communicates outcomes to College leadership and relevant committees. Additional duties may be assigned as appropriate to the position.