Director of the Villa Maria School of Nursing
On-site · Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Director of the Villa Maria School of Nursing at Gannon University is responsible for the education of students and administration of VMSON programs, ensuring adherence to accreditation standards and policies, and guiding the evolution of nursing education within the program. The role requires evidence of graduate and doctoral nursing degrees, RN licensure in Pennsylvania, and at least three years of full-time nursing education experience including teaching, curriculum development, and service, with strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Release time will support administrative functions, and the university emphasizes its inclusive mission and Catholic identity in a liberal arts and professional education tradition. The posting notes VMSON’s status within Gannon University in Erie, PA, with a focus on preparing well-qualified nurses for the healthcare system and maintaining high licensure examination pass rates.
Required Qualifications
- At least one graduate degree in nursing and an earned doctoral degree (EdD, PhD, or DNP)
- Candidate must be a registered nurse and have experience in nursing practice and administration
- Candidate must hold a temporary practice permit to practice professional nursing or be currently licensed as a professional nurse in Pennsylvania
- A minimum of three years of full-time nursing education experience, including demonstrated evidence of effectiveness in teaching and advising, including curriculum development, and a commitment to service is required
- Candidate must have knowledge of accreditation policies and best practices
- Candidate must possess strong communication, leadership, problem solving, and organizational skills
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