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- Master's degree
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- Health insurance
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Academic Success and Program Development Lead

Grambling State University -
Grambling, LA

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Job Details

Full-time
$86,667 - $88,000 a year

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Nursing
RN License
Teacher mentoring for professional development
APRN
Master's degree in nursing
Master's degree
Specialized healthcare curriculum instruction
Master of Nursing
University teaching experience
Educational program evaluation
Teaching
Nursing

Full Job Description

Job Summary

The Faculty – Academic Success and Program Development Lead is an academic role within the School of Nursing responsible for advancing excellence across undergraduate and graduate nursing education. This position provides strategic leadership in student retention, enrollment growth, faculty mentorship, and curriculum innovation, while strengthening the MSN Nurse Educator and Nurse Practitioner programs as intentional feeder pathways into advanced graduate education (e.g., DNP
programs).

This faculty leader will champion evidence-based, competency-based education aligned with the AACN Essentials (2021), ACEN and CCNE accreditation standards, ensuring graduates are prepared with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to meet evolving healthcare workforce demands.

The role integrates teaching, scholarship, quality improvement, and programmatic leadership to enhance student success, foster faculty development, and improve health outcomes in underserved communities.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Leadership Responsibilities

Academic Success, Retention & Enrollment Leadership
Lead strategic initiatives to improve student recruitment, enrollment, retention, progression, and graduation rates across undergraduate and graduate programs
Design and implement evidence-based student success models that address academic preparedness, NCLEX success, and certification readiness
Develop targeted interventions to support at-risk students and advance equity in student achievement
Collaborate with university and community partners to strengthen pipeline and outreach initiatives

Feeder Program Development (Signature Emphasis)

Strengthen and formalize the BSN-to-MSN-to-DNP pipeline model to ensure seamless academic progression
Align undergraduate curriculum, advising, and engagement strategies with graduate program expectations to intentionally cultivate future MSN and DNP students
Develop articulation strategies, bridge pathways, and early engagement opportunities for undergraduate students into MSN tracks
Monitor and evaluate pipeline outcomes, including enrollment conversion rates from undergraduate to graduate programs

Curriculum Innovation & Accreditation Alignment

Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of competency-based curricula aligned with:
AACN Essentials: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education (2021)
ACEN accreditation standards for baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs
CCNE accreditation standards for baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs
Ensure integration of key AACN domains, including:
Knowledge for Nursing Practice
Person-Centered Care
Population Health
Quality and Safety
Interprofessional Partnerships
Systems-Based Practice
Informatics and Healthcare Technologies
Professionalism & Leadership Development
Guide curriculum mapping, assessment strategies, and program evaluation to ensure measurable student learning outcomes and competencies
Promote innovative teaching modalities including simulation, technology-enhanced learning, and experiential education

Faculty Mentorship & Development

Serve as a faculty mentor and leader, supporting junior faculty in teaching, scholarship, and service.
Lead faculty development initiatives focused on:
Evidence-based teaching practices
Competency-based education and assessment
Scholarly productivity and research engagement
Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and academic excellence.

Teaching & Instruction

Teach undergraduate and graduate nursing courses, including MSN Nurse Educator and/or Nurse Practitioner tracks
Integrate evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and competency-based assessment strategies
Evaluate student performance using outcomes-based metrics aligned with AACN competencies
Incorporate quality improvement principles and systems thinking into course design

Scholarship, Research & Quality Improvement

Lead and participate in research, evidence-based practice (EBP), and quality improvement (QI) initiatives
Mentor students and faculty in scholarly projects, including scholarly projects and MSN capstone work
Disseminate findings through peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and community engagement
Promote research aligned with health equity, population health, and healthcare system improvement

Service & Institutional Leadership

Serve in leadership roles on program, school, and university committees
Contribute to accreditation processes, including ACEN and CCNE self-study reports and continuous quality improvement efforts
Engage with healthcare agencies and community stakeholders to support workforce development and regional healthcare needs
Support initiatives addressing health disparities and provider shortages consistent with institutional mission priorities

Qualifications

Minimum:

Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
Current, unencumbered RN licensure; APRN licensure.
National certification (e.g., FNP-BC, CNE, or related specialty) preferred.
Demonstrated experience in:
Teaching in nursing education
Familiar with Curriculum development and evaluation processes.
Student mentorship and academic success initiatives.

Preferred:

Doctoral degree in Nursing (PhD, DNP, or EdD) required (or near completion).
Experience across both undergraduate and graduate nursing programs.
Demonstrated success in retention, enrollment management, or pipeline development.
Active scholarly agenda in research, EBP, or quality improvement.
Leadership experience in program coordination, accreditation, or faculty development.

Supplemental Information

Applications without the following will not be considered complete.

Cover Letter
Resume
Transcript(s) if applicable
Curriculum Vitae if applicable

Review of applications will begin July 20th, 2026, and continue until position is filled.

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