Director of Nursing

General Job Brief

Arizona Christian University is seeking a Director of Nursing to provide founding leadership for the development and launch of ACUs nursing program. This individual will guide the creation of a high-quality, mission-aligned nursing curriculum; lead the state approval and programmatic accreditation processes; recruit and develop faculty; help design clinical partnerships and student learning experiences; and establish the academic, operational, and assessment systems needed for long-term program success. The Director of Nursing should be an experienced nurse educator and administrator who can combine regulatory expertise, curricular vision, organizational leadership, and a commitment to Christian higher education as ACU prepares students for lives of professional excellence, compassionate service, and faithful leadership in health care.

This role also requires a comprehensive understanding of, and commitment to, ACU's unique Christian mission and vision to Transform Culture with Truth, and the ability to advance that mission and vision through the performance of its duties, including person-to-person mentorship and discipleship. The Director of Nursing will be a faculty member.

Key Responsibilities

Work in collaboration with the Universitys mission to launch a nursing program that will make ACU a leading nursing training center in the Southwest.

Interface with appropriate stakeholders, including donors, hospitals, and other community partners.

Work closely with ACUs academic leadership to develop curriculum and academic systems.

Assist in the building of nursing and allied health labs and other student support resources.

Liaise with Admissions and Financial Aid to ensure appropriate processes for admission to ACU and the nursing program.

Coordinate with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness to successfully obtain all necessary accreditations and authorizations to launch the nursing program.

Initiate and develop relationships and partnerships with community partners who would add value to the nursing program.

Regularly report on the programs progress to constituents.

Maintain the confidentiality of all departments and University information.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Completing other duties and tasks with utmost integrity and professionalism, as directed, and not necessarily mentioned in this description, may be asked on a volunteer basis.

Commitment to the Universitys Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and Statement of Faith; and an active Christian faith.

Comfort and familiarity with the practice of praying with and for others, including students, faculty, and fellow University staff.

The ability to meaningfully support and encourage students, faculty, and staff from a biblical worldview perspective, using relevant and applicable references from the Old and New Testaments and orthodox Christian writings.

Demonstrated alignment with and enthusiastic support for the Christian Mission and Core Commitments of the University, including signing the University's Statement of Faith and Core Commitments annually.

Education and Experience

Masters required, Doctoral degree strongly preferred.

Special Requirements

Must be willing to work occasional nights and weekends, attend special recruiting events, and perform work travel as needed to develop the program.

Ability and Skills

Exceptional Commitment to and expertise in nursing education.

Commitment to Christian higher education, including excellent writing ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and uncomplicated manner with a wide public.

Ongoing energetic and enthusiastic personality; self-starter, high standards of conduct, appearance, and attitude.

Ability to mentor and equip students.

Desire and ability to integrate a biblical worldview in all aspects of the nursing program.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; to manage personnel and financial resources with sensitivity.

Fair Labor Standards Act

This position is considered full-time and exempt from overtime pay provisions under the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and any applicable state laws.