Nursing Department Master’s Program Director at Siena College

Siena College -Nursing Department Master’s Program Director

About Siena College:

Located in Loudonville, New York - just 10 minutes from the state capital of Albany - Siena empowers more than 3,400 students each year through a transformative journey we call the Education for a Lifetime. All members of the Siena College community work together to advance the College's mission to graduate Saints intent on making the world more just, peaceful, and humane. The Franciscan tradition, upon which Siena was founded, permeates throughout campus life. All community members are valued for their unique worth and recognized for their specific contributions toward the greater good. That spirit of belonging and respect reverberates across our 174-acre campus, which is ranked among the 50 most beautiful college campuses in the country by Condé Nast.  

Siena is leading the way in Catholic, liberal arts education, and the national rankings help tell our story. Siena ranks number one in New York for job placement; top 10 among all Catholic colleges in the country; and among the top three percent of all institutions in the U.S according to the Wall Street Journal. It has always been our community of dedicated and passionate Saints who make this campus a coveted destination to work, live, and learn. We hope you'll consider joining us.

Job Description:

The Baldwin Nursing Program at Siena College is a dynamic and growing program and is seeking applicants for a full-time administrative Master’s Program Director to develop and manage a new Master’s Entry to Practice Program. This program will provide a direct pathway to the nursing profession and licensure for students who have already earned a bachelor’s degree in another field. The Master’s Program Director will initially be responsible for working with faculty to develop and seek New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions approval for this new program. Once the program is approved, this position includes student advising, issue resolution, monitoring and forecasting student progression, as well as recruitment and admissions. In addition, a critical component of the Master’s Program Director role is facilitating the program evaluation process in partnership with the Department Chair and faculty for accreditation and reporting purposes. The Master’s Program Director will teach one course per academic year. This is a full-time, 12-month position that reports to the Chair of the Nursing Department, and provides a competitive salary and excellent benefits. The Master’s Program Director job position begins September 1, 2024.

For more information about the Nursing Major at Siena College, visit our website: https://www.siena.edu/programs/nursing/

About the Baldwin Nursing Program at Siena College:

The Baldwin Nursing Program at Siena College provides an education that is congruent with the Siena College mission and learning goals and offers nurses a broader humanistic caring perspective of the discipline of nursing. The Nursing program integrates a caring science curriculum with Franciscan values and a strong education in the liberal arts and sciences. With a focus on mindful learning, reflective practice, and the importance of self-care, our caring science teaching-learning philosophy supports an authentic environment to enhance the student's understanding of social, cultural, economic, and political issues that impact health care.

Annual Salary Range: $78,680.00-$82,620.00

The hiring salary above represent the College's good faith estimate at the time of posting in compliance with the Albany County Salary Transparency Law

Requirements:

A Doctoral Degree in Nursing Education is preferred (Ph.D., Ed.D.), a minimum of a master’s degree in nursing is required. The ideal candidate will have three years or more teaching and administrative experience in baccalaureate and master’s nursing education as well as the accreditation process. Experience with curriculum development is required. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills are key to success in this position. Proficiency in all MS Office Professional Suite applications, particularly in Excel, is also required.  The ideal applicant will have well-developed oral and written communication skills, and excellent analytical skills.

A background screening will be required. Candidates who qualify for the position will need to be eligible for and obtain a New York State Nursing License before starting.

Additional Information:

Benefits*: 

Siena College offers a generous benefit package to eligible full-time employees.  The benefit package currently includes a retirement plan contribution equal to 10% of an eligible participant’s compensation (as defined under the plan) after meeting the plan's eligibility requirements, and tuition reimbursement and exchange opportunities for eligible employees, spouses, and dependents. Eligible college employees currently enjoy a work schedule that includes half-day Fridays in the summer and an expansive holiday schedule, including up to two weeks off during winter break. Other perks currently include complimentary breakfast Thursdays in the dining hall, access to College community lectures and productions, complimentary College gym and library memberships, discounted and complimentary tickets to Siena Division I sporting events, and more. Opportunities for remote work may be available as well.

Siena cares for and values each member of its workforce and actively supports upward mobility. We are a community of Siena Saints, and as we often say, the world needs more Saints.

*Eligibility for individual employee benefits is determined at the time of hire and is subject to the terms and condition of the individual benefit.

For questions or further information, please contact the:

• Nursing Department Director & Search Committee Chair, Dr. Serah Nthenge [snthenge@siena.edu]
• Nursing Department Chair, Dr. Donnean Thrall [dthrall@siena.edu]

Siena College is a Franciscan and Catholic institution and expects members of its community to be knowledgeable about its mission and to make a positive contribution to that mission.

Siena College is committed to attracting, supporting, and retaining a diverse faculty and staff. We actively encourage applications from minorities, persons with disabilities, veterans, and others from under-represented groups who may make a positive contribution to the diversification of ideas and perspectives.

Siena College is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Instructions:

Review of applicants will begin immediately; all complete applications received by May 17, 2024 will receive full consideration. Electronic submission through Interview Exchange is required.

A complete application includes:

• a cover letter,
• curriculum vitae,
• teaching philosophy
• contact information for 3 professional references.

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