What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty and Chair - BSN Program position at American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)?
Description
The BSN Program Chair is a full-time faculty member who teaches Medical-Surgical Nursing and provides day-to-day operational leadership for our BSN pre-licensure program. The Chair supports high-quality instruction, student progression and success, faculty coordination, and operational excellence. The role ensures ongoing compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards and advances Vanguard’s mission through academic excellence, service, and Christian commitment.
Essential Functions
This is a full-time position. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Highly qualified candidates may be considered for an endowed professorship with additional compensation.
RankSalary Range
Assistant Professor $60,595 – $81,501
Associate Professor $70,676 – $95,190
Professor $82,031 – $113,974
In recognition of the current market demand for nursing faculty, a discipline-based market adjustment may be applied to the base salary.
Posted On 4/4/2026 Job Type Faculty/Instructor
Faculty School/Institution Vanguard University Job Location Costa Mesa, CA
The BSN Program Chair is a full-time faculty member who teaches Medical-Surgical Nursing and provides day-to-day operational leadership for our BSN pre-licensure program. The Chair supports high-quality instruction, student progression and success, faculty coordination, and operational excellence. The role ensures ongoing compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards and advances Vanguard’s mission through academic excellence, service, and Christian commitment.
Essential Functions
- BSN Program Operational Leadership
- Faculty and Course Coordinator
- Curriculum and Assessment Support
- Teaching Responsibilities (Medical-Surgical Nursing)
- Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited institution (or higher).
- Active, unencumbered California RN license (or eligibility to obtain).
- Minimum of two (2) years of recent clinical experience in medical-surgical nursing (or closely related adult health area).
- Prior teaching experience in nursing education (academic or staff development), with demonstrated effectiveness.
- Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills, including ability to coordinate complex schedules and operational workflows.
- Strong communication, collaboration, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Commitment to student success and the mission and values of Vanguard University.
- Doctoral degree (DNP, PhD, EdD) in Nursing or related field.
- Prior experience in program leadership (course lead, program coordinator, chair/coordinator, assistant director).
- Experience with simulation-based education and clinical evaluation frameworks.
This is a full-time position. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Highly qualified candidates may be considered for an endowed professorship with additional compensation.
RankSalary Range
Assistant Professor $60,595 – $81,501
Associate Professor $70,676 – $95,190
Professor $82,031 – $113,974
In recognition of the current market demand for nursing faculty, a discipline-based market adjustment may be applied to the base salary.
Posted On 4/4/2026 Job Type Faculty/Instructor
Faculty School/Institution Vanguard University Job Location Costa Mesa, CA
Salary : $60,595 - $81,501