Director of Curriculum and Academic Success

SUMMARY:

The Director of Curriculum & Academic Success is a member of the full-time faculty (rank commensurate with experience). The primary responsibilities of the director are to ensure programmatic accreditation standards and state agency regulations are met, and to ensure that content delivery of both existing and new programs are of high quality and align with the Pedagogical design of active and effective learning. The incumbent will work closely with faculty, staff, and program leaders to ensure the curriculum is up to date, and maintains the highest standards across the nursing professions. The incumbent will coordinate, develop, and supervises curricula to ensure that all meets regulatory and programmatic accreditation standards. The incumbent will serve as the liaison between the nursing department and South University’s Digital Resource Team. The incumbent will assist faculty and academic leaders in developing programs and support services to help students succeed when taking the NCLEX & Nurse Practitioner certification exams.

KEY JOB ELEMENTS:

Faculty Service/Administration:
1. Adheres to University policies as described in the Employee Handbook, the Faculty Supplement to the Employee Handbook, job description, or other separate guidelines.
2. Serves as liaison between faculty and Associate Dean of Curriculum and Academic Success.
3. Implements, in conjunction with the faculty, curricular changes/implementation for the Departments deemed necessary and in collaboration with other campuses of the University.
4. Assists with the development of curricular and policy revisions as requested by the College/School Dean, or Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.
5. Ensures Department Chairs, Program Directors, and faculty are in compliance with South University’s academic policies and procedures, SACSCOC, programmatic accreditation standards and state agency regulations.
6. Supports curriculum development, mapping and ensures compliance with South University’s academic policies and procedures, SACSCOC, programmatic accreditation standards, and state agency regulations.
7. Supports the maintenance and implementation of the College’s Systematic Evaluation Plan.
8. Supports the Associate Dean of Curriculum and Academic Success to ensure that the curriculum, as a whole, supports accreditation standards, the essentials of education as defined by the governing bodies and Board of Nursing standards.
9. Assists with the development of NCLEX pass rate strategies. Supports the clinical team, Department Chairs, Program Directors, and Assistant Program Directors (including program assessment, strategic planning). Serves the College and University on committees as requested by the College/School Dean. Performs other duties as assigned.
Scholarship:
1. Engages in scholarly activities that contribute to the field of study and enhance the learning environment.
Faculty Development Activities:
1. Completes professional development and in-service activities each year as outlined in the faculty supplement.

REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge:
1. A terminal degree from a regionally accredited institution with a concentration in the teaching discipline, preferred. Minimum of Master’s in Nursing.
2. Curriculum development experience at both undergraduate and graduate programs, preferred
3. Experience with systematic evaluation plans
4. Experience with overall program assessment strategies as well as post-graduation assessments such as NCLEX and NP certification pass rates.
5. At least 3-4 years teaching experience at an post-secondary education institution
6. Active, valid, and unencumbered state nursing license or certification as applicable to the discipline.CNE preferred.
7. Nurse practitioner license, preferred
8. Membership in a professional association tied to area of instruction (preferred).
9. Practical experience in the discipline of the program and knowledge of current best practices (in field). Experience in either prelicensure or post licensure program curriculum, both preferred.
10. Evidence of management experience
Skills:
1. Strong leadership and strategic planning skills.
2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to build successful relationships with students and Faculty.
3. Excellent time management and attention to detail.
4. Excellent critical thinking, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
5. Excellent teaching skills as evidenced in prior teaching evaluations.
6. Computer based skills (i.e., software, analytical, and report writing skills) and experience with computerized learning management systems.
7. Strong analytical and change management skills.
8. Strong personnel management experience, preferred
Abilities:
1. Ability to manage multiple tasks and successfully meet deadlines.
2. Ability to develop professional rapport and work effectively, cooperatively, and flexibly in a diverse team environment.
3. Ability to read, understand, interpret, and implement academic policies and procedures.
4. Ability to resolve inquiries and complaints from employees, students, and Faculty.
5. Ability to effectively present information to employees, students, Faculty, Academic and Campus Leaders, and Corporate Leaders.
6. Ability to develop and complete projects without continued direct supervision.
7. Ability to physically work in the United States while performing all responsibilities of the position for the University.
8. Ability to embrace and lead change.
9. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret accreditation criteria, state agency regulations, and academic journal.

ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email, video conference, and other electronic means, move about the office or school, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess.

South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures and perspectives can thrive.