Director RN to BS in Nursing Program (Open Rank)

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Newark

Mar 28, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Director RN to BS in Nursing Program (Open Rank)
Department	SN-Entry-Baccalaureate Nursing Pr.
Salary	Commensurate With Experience
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Posting Summary	The Rutgers School of Nursing is seeking full time faculty qualified to direct the RN to BS in Nursing Program for our Entry to Baccalaureate Program. In this role, the successful candidate will work collaboratively with the associate dean, nursing colleagues and colleagues from other disciplines; function as lead program administrator; teach and collaborate in supervision of faculty who teach in the Program and evaluation of the Program; maintain clinical practice competence; remain actively involved in professional organizations; maintain scholarship in their field; and actively seek opportunities for and participate in School of Nursing faculty governance. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Act as administrator responsible for directing the RN to BS in Nursing program. This will include participating in program evaluation and modification, recruitment, student advisement and mentorship, and periodic curricular review and updates. In collaboration with the associate dean and faculty, review the Student Satisfaction & Engagement survey data, course survey data, alumni survey information, and other data, to evaluate the program and make modifications on an ongoing basis. Partner with the School Admission team to host admissions sessions, develop marketing materials, ensure the website is updated, and ensure information about the program on social media is accurate. Meet with students on a one-to-one basis on admission and each semester to chart progress, identify courses that remain and counsel to support progress. Actively participate in division-wide curricular changes and update courses and syllabi to ensure adherence with CCNE standards. Meet with students applying to enter the program on a one-to-one basis to determine which courses can be transferred into Rutgers and develop a personal plan of study based on the student's academic and professional preparation, including clinical experience. Direct, supervise, monitor, and support faculty that teach in the program. Take responsibility for the *NJ Transfer* equivalency software program for transferring courses from community colleges to four-year institutions. Participate in the baccalaureate-level curriculum planning and update discussions and processes. Teach undergraduate-level didactic, simulation, and clinical practicum courses as needed and in line with areas of expertise. Maintains own program of research or clinical scholarship as appropriate for rank. Maintains national certification as appropriate. Adheres to policies and procedures of the SON, University, academic partners and clinical institutions as appropriate Understands and adheres to the compliance standards of Rutgers University as they appear in the Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflict of Interest Policy. Treats all students, staff, and faculty with civility and respect, maintaining a just and caring educational environment.
Position Status	Full Time
Posting Number	25FA0313
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Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Doctoral degree (PhD or DNP) required, Doctoral program in progress may be considered At least 5 years experience teaching baccalaureate nursing students in didactic and/or clinical settings.
Certifications/Licenses	Current Licensure or eligibility for RN Licensure in New Jersey
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	National certification in specialty area of pediatric focus. Preference will be provided to candidates who demonstrate scholarship (e.g., publications, national presentations) and active participation in community and/or professional organizations
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Overview	Rutgers Health Overview: New Jersey's premier academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our elite and renowned faculty are teachers, health researchers and providers, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education and training in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. An important mission of RBHS is to promote the careers of faculty, staff, and learners. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives. School Overview: The School of Nursing is one of eight schools that make up the Rutgers University, Rutgers Health. . As part of the Rutgers Health division, the School of Nursing offers unique opportunities in education, research, and practice at a leading national research university which is the state's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Innovative academic offerings include bachelor's ( BSN), master's, post-master's, Doctor of Nursing Practice ( DNP) , and PhD programs that are preparing nurse leaders of today and tomorrow at campus locations in Newark, New Brunswick, and Blackwood, NJ. Our BSN, master's and DNP programs are ranked by US News and World Report as being among the highly rated programs in the nation. As one of the nation's largest, most comprehensive nursing schools, the Rutgers School of Nursing is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in education, evidence-based research and health care delivery, and promotion of community health. The school is dedicated to meeting the educational needs of current and future students through innovative teaching and learning strategies in the undergraduate and graduate programs. Moreover, the school has distance education offerings that include online hybrid options. Students have the opportunity to enroll in a variety of baccalaureate and graduate programs. Rutgers University School of Nursing is ranked among the nation's top 15 in 2022-2024 US News and World Report, as No. 14 in Best Nursing Schools: Master's and No. 6 in Best Nursing Schools: Doctor of Nursing Practice . Rutgers School of Nursing is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive community and seeks faculty and staff who embrace this commitment. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. To address the current and projected critical shortage of nurse faculty in the State of New Jersey by providing an incentive for persons to enter graduate nursing education programs by offering student loan redemption in exchange for full-time faculty employment at a school of nursing in the State of New Jersey for a five-year period following completion of the approved graduate degree program. https://he7606.hesaa.org/Pages/NursingFacultyLoanRedemptionProgram.aspx**
Statement	It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement.

Posting Details

Special Instructions to Applicants	Please list your funded grant history on the addendum, including past and current grants. For each grant award please list: 1. Title of project 2. Funding agency 3. Your role on the grant (PI, Co-PI, MPI, Director) 4. Award start date 5. Award end date 6. Total amount of the award (funding) 7. Percentage of effort For more information go to https://facultyaffairs.rbhs.rutgers.edu/
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/247636
Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Newark (RBHS)
City	Newark
State	NJ
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Pre-employment Screenings

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Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement