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THE NURSING PROGRAM AT LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MARYLAND invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor to serve as Assistant Director of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program, set to Launch in Fall 2025. The Assistant Director position will start no later than July 1, 2025. The person hired for this 12-month, full-time position will be expected to spend 60% of their time on administrative operations related to the administration of the nursing program and 40% of their time engaged in classroom teaching. Some service to the program and the university is also required.

The Assistant Director plays a vital leadership role in advancing the program's academic and operational goals. This individual will collaborate with the Program Director to ensure the delivery of high-quality nursing education, foster faculty development, and uphold accreditation standards. The position offers growth potential, including opportunities to grow the new program.

Required Qualifications:
(1) Doctorate in Nursing (DN or PhD) or a Masters in Nursing (MSN) and a doctorate in a related field;
(2) Current unencumbered RN license in the state of Maryland or another state with the ability to successfully secure a Maryland License;
(3) Combination of leadership, administrative, and academic expertise to support the program's success, such as evidence of curriculum development, knowledge of student learning outcomes assessment, and ability to implement continuous quality improvement (CQI) strategies;
(4) Understanding of state board of nursing requirements, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Standards (CCNE) standards promoting competency-based nursing education, and compliance with institutional policies; (5) Ability to collect, analyze, and report program data for accreditation, regulatory agencies, and institutional reporting;

(6) Excellent communication, organization, and management skills;
(7) Strong interpersonal skills to foster a collaborative environment and resolve conflicts;
(8) Advocacy for student success, including involvement in advising, remediation, and academic support services;
(9) Experience in simulation and testing;
(10) Establish and maintain relationships with clinical sites, healthcare organization, and community stakeholder;
(11) Active participation in professional organizations and nursing education advocacy;
(12) Ability to lead curriculum innovation, integrating emerging trends such as technology-enhanced learning and competency-based education; and
(13) ability to contribute to the Jesuit educational mission of the program and university.

The salary range will be $85,923 for those with a masters' in nursing without a terminal degree and $100,494 for those with a terminal degree.

Nursing Program Description: Loyola University Maryland is a dynamic, highly selective, Jesuit Catholic university in the liberal arts tradition committed to inspiring students to lead, learn, and serve in a diverse and changing world. It is ranked among the leading independent, comprehensive universities in the northeastern United States. Committed to intellectual excellence, diversity, and social justice, the university enrolls over 4,000 undergraduate and more than 3,000 graduate students. Loyola is preparing to welcome its first class of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students in Fall 2025. Loyola's innovative BSN degree program is uniquely designed to integrate our exceptional liberal arts foundation with a holistic nursing education steeped in the Jesuit care and social justice tradition. Education in direct patient care includes a wide range of clinical rotations at our nursing education partner, Mercy Medical Center, a Magnet Recognized hospital recognized for nursing excellence. Loyola's upcoming BSN program offers a transformative learning environment focused on student success and providing the foundations of didactic and clinical learning. Salary and benefits are competitive.

Diversity Statement: Loyola University Maryland strongly values the benefits that diversity brings to the workplace and is committed to creating and promoting a community that recognizes each person's inherent value and dignity. Loyola University Maryland does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected classification. The University recruits, hires, and promotes in accord with this policy and its Core Values.

How to Apply: For more information about this position or to apply, please visit Careers at Loyola University Maryland. You will be asked to submit 1) a cover letter, 2) a curriculum vita, and 3) a statement of clinical teaching and training philosophy that explicitly addresses the position summary and incorporates a clear understanding of Loyola's Jesuit mission. Qualified finalists will be asked to provide a list of three references.

Application review will begin on 4/21 and continue until the position is filled.

Required Qualifications:
(1) Doctorate in Nursing (DN or PhD) or a Masters in Nursing (MSN) and a doctorate in a related field;
(2) Current unencumbered RN license in the state of Maryland or another state with the ability to successfully secure a Maryland License;
(3) Combination of leadership, administrative, and academic expertise to support the program's success, such as evidence of curriculum development, knowledge of student learning outcomes assessment, and ability to implement continuous quality improvement (CQI) strategies; and,
(4) Understanding of state board of nursing requirements, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Standards (CCNE) standards promoting competency-based nursing education, and compliance with institutional policies.

Successful candidates for any staff, faculty, or administrative position at Loyola University Maryland will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

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Loyola University Maryland is a Jesuit, Catholic university committed to the educational and spiritual traditions of the Society of Jesus and to the ideals of liberal education and the development of the whole person. Accordingly, Loyola inspires students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world. Loyola's beautiful, historic Evergreen campus is located in Baltimore. Loyola enrolls 4,000 undergraduate and 2,000 graduate students across the Sellinger School of Business and Management, the School of Education, and Loyola College of Arts and Sciences. Founded in 1852, Loyola is one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States and the first to bear the name of Saint Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus.

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Loyola University Maryland is a Jesuit, Catholic university committed to the educational and spiritual traditions of the Society of Jesus, and to the ideals of liberal education and the development of the whole person. The University is comprised of Loyola College, the Sellinger School of Business and Management, and the soon to be dedicated School of Education. Loyola also operates its Clinical Centers and has graduate campuses in Timonium and Columbia. The University, which grants bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees, currently enrolls 3,500 undergraduate and 2,600 graduate students from 34 states and 20 countries. Loyola is open to students from all religious backgrounds.

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