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Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.
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Bargaining Unit:
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UUP
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Job Summary:
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The College of Nursing at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a part-time Clinical Assistant Professor (12 MO), Program Director of Women's Health Nurse Program.
The Program Director for the Women's Health Nurse Program provides academic and administrative leadership for the Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Track, ensuring excellence in curriculum, instruction, and student support. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of women's health nursing education through strategic planning, program innovation, and stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities Include:
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Leading curriculum development, course revisions, and instructional delivery across didactic and clinical components.
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Teaching courses and supervising practicum/clinical sections.
- Advising students and serving on academic committees.
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Managing program operations, including admissions, recruitment, marketing, and strategic planning.
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Coordinating practicum placements and maintaining relationships with clinical partners and the university stakeholders.
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Overseeing academic advisement and collaborating with faculty and university services to support students success.
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Promoting open communication to foster a positive learning environment.
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Supporting new faculty orientation and mentorship.
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Assisting the Associate Dean with the ongoing program evaluation and accreditation compliance.
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Preparing and submitting reports required for accreditation.
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Engaging in scholarly activities appropriate to academic rank.
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Performing additional duties as assigned by the Dean or .Associate Dean
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Required Qualifications:
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New York State Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner License.
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Doctoral Degree in Nursing (PhD, DNP, or equivalent);
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National certification as a Nurse Practitioner in Women's Health.
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Demonstrated scholarship in nursing through publications, presentations, or funded research.
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Program administrative experience, including curriculum development, accreditation, and student advisement.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to foster interdisciplinary partnerships.
- Experience with clinical site development and practicum coordination.
- Knowledge of accreditation standards (e.g., CCNE, ACEN) and regulatory compliance.
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Proficiency in data-driven program evaluation and continuous quality improvement.
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Technological fluency, including database management, virtual simulation tools, and telehealth platforms.
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Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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Preferred Qualifications:
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Online teaching experience and proficiency with learning management systems (e.g., Blackboard, Canvas).
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Administrative and leadership experience in academic nursing or equivalent.
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Work Schedule:
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Variable Days; Variable Hours (Part-Time)
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Salary Grade/Rank:
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Salary Range:
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Commensurate with experience and qualifications
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Executive Order:
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Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
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SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at ada@downstate.edu
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