Program Director, BSN Pathways, Assistant or Associate Professor or Professor
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Program Director, BSN Pathways – Assistant or Associate Professor or Professor
Georgetown University – Brooklyn School of Nursing (BSON). Location: St. Mary's 4th Floor. Open Date: Oct 28, 2025. Deadline: Jan 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
Program Director, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Pathways
Georgetown University’s BSON seeks an innovative leader for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Pathways programs. The Program Director reports to the Assistant Dean of Professional Practice and Direct Entry Pathways and is a key member of the pre‑licensure pathways leadership team.
The role is responsible for overseeing, managing, implementing, and ensuring the quality of the BSN program pathways, including a traditional four‑year campus‑based program and a hybrid accelerated BSN (ABSN). The Program Director directs all matters relating to the BSN/ABSN curriculum, course development, delivery, quality, and evaluation, collaborates with other specialty program directors on the core curriculum, and serves on institutional faculty evaluation committees.
This faculty position is held on the educator track (non‑tenure) at a rank commensurate with scholarship, teaching, and service expectations. Time commitments:
- Administration as Program Director: 30‑50% (based on enrollment and needs)
- Teaching: 40‑50% (8‑9 credits)
- Scholarship: 10%
- Service: 10%
Minimum Qualifications
- Terminal degree (research‑focused or practice‑focused such as DNP, PhD, EdD)
- Eligible for an unencumbered RN license in the District of Columbia
- Minimum of 5 years progressive leadership or administrative experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels
- Prior experience with curriculum development, evaluation, and outcomes
- Experience developing course content and teaching in a variety of learning formats (face‑to‑face, hybrid, online)
- Excellent interpersonal and team‑building skills
- Demonstrated progressive scholarship
Responsibilities
Administration (up to 40%)
- Manage, plan, and coordinate all aspects of program operations.
- Integrate GUSON values including antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Coordinate and implement the curriculum to reflect current practice guidelines.
- Ensure accreditation requirements are met and submit annual outcome reports.
- Oversee the program evaluation plan and monitor program outcomes (retention, graduation, certification, and employment rates).
- Select, supervise, evaluate, and foster professional development of program faculty.
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, and leadership to ensure outstanding graduate outcomes and effective planning and implementation of future initiatives.
- Enhance program reputation and visibility through engagement in relevant professional activities.
Teaching (up to 50%)
- Teach in the area of expertise as needed.
- Participate in curriculum and course development.
- Develop and implement innovative teaching strategies.
Scholarship & Service (10‑20%)
- Engage in scholarly activities such as research, publications, and grant writing.
- Participate in program, school, university, and other committees as required.
- Participate in all relevant program and SON student events as required.
Benefits
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work‑life balance benefits, employee discounts, and voluntary insurance options.
EEO Statement
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national‑origin, age, sex, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Interested applicants should submit electronically a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and diversity statement via Interfolio. All inquiries and materials will be maintained in confidence.
Need Assistance
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