Associate Professor of Nursing Graduate Program Director
University of Wyoming
Associate Professor of Nursing Graduate Program Director
University of Wyoming
Public university in Laramie, WY
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JOB TITLE:
Associate Professor of Nursing/Graduate Program Director (MS & DNP)
JOB PURPOSE:
The Associate Professor/Graduate Program Director will assume a faculty position as well as internal leadership position in the Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing (FWWSON). Specifically, the purpose of the position is to provide oversight to the school’s two graduate programs, including the Master of Science program (nurse leader and nurse educator concentrations) and the Doctor of Nursing Practice program (Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner concentrations).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Associate Professor/Graduate Program Director is responsible for internal leadership and administration, curriculum development especially in the graduate nursing programs, accreditation, student recruitment for graduate nursing programs, admissions and progression in the graduate nursing programs, graduate program evaluation, and faculty development. Moreover, the Associate Professor/Graduate Program Director will teach in the graduate program, be involved in clinical scholarship, and provide service to the school, college, university, and profession.
SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:
The Associate Professor/Graduate Program Director will assume a leadership position within the Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing by (FWWSON) serving on important school, college, and university committees including the Leadership Council in the FWWSON.
COMPETENCIES:
The candidate must demonstrate experience and competency to assume an important teaching, research, service, management, and leadership position in the FWWSON.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:
This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 12/1/2026 will receive full consideration.
WORK LOCATION:
On-Campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level.
WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:
Work authorization sponsorship may be available for this position, however, sponsorship for H-1B work authorization or work visa is not available for this position.
HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email [email protected].
ABOUT LARAMIE:
The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website.
Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramie’s beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/
Public university in Laramie, WY
University of Wyoming is a public land-grant research university in Laramie, Wyoming. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional education across its colleges and schools.
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