What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Director, Nursing (BS) position at American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)?
Description
Position Summary
The Program Director for the Bachelor of Science, Nursing provides academic, administrative, and professional leadership for a CCNE-accredited undergraduate nursing program. The Program Director is responsible for program quality, curricular integrity, student learning and outcomes, accreditation compliance, and alignment with institutional mission and strategic priorities.
The BS Nursing program is delivered through a 1 2 1 collaborative model in partnership with St. Peter’s School of Nursing, requiring close coordination across institutions to ensure curricular continuity, regulatory compliance, and student success. The Program Director exercises primary authority over nursing curriculum, assessment, clinical education, and program accreditation, consistent with the requirements of the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the New York State Education Department (NYSED).
The Program Director reports to the Chair of the Department of Allied Health Sciences for administrative coordination, faculty processes, and institutional alignment, and works closely with the Dean of the School of Health Sciences on accreditation-related matters, as appropriate.
Appointment Terms
This is a full-time faculty appointment, with 0.5 FTE allocated to Program Director administrative responsibilities and 0.5 FTE devoted to faculty responsibilities, including teaching, curriculum development, student advising, clinical coordination, and service aligned with program needs.
Benefits
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision benefits, free life insurance and disability programs, tuition assistance programs, retirement plan with employer match and contribution, and generous time off including 20 paid holidays plus paid sick and vacation time. Additional perks include wellness rewards, free gym access, free parking, identity theft protection and many others. Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, and exclusions may apply for some roles.
Posted On 3/12/2026 Job Type Dean/Director School/Institution Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Job Location Albany, NY
Position Summary
The Program Director for the Bachelor of Science, Nursing provides academic, administrative, and professional leadership for a CCNE-accredited undergraduate nursing program. The Program Director is responsible for program quality, curricular integrity, student learning and outcomes, accreditation compliance, and alignment with institutional mission and strategic priorities.
The BS Nursing program is delivered through a 1 2 1 collaborative model in partnership with St. Peter’s School of Nursing, requiring close coordination across institutions to ensure curricular continuity, regulatory compliance, and student success. The Program Director exercises primary authority over nursing curriculum, assessment, clinical education, and program accreditation, consistent with the requirements of the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the New York State Education Department (NYSED).
The Program Director reports to the Chair of the Department of Allied Health Sciences for administrative coordination, faculty processes, and institutional alignment, and works closely with the Dean of the School of Health Sciences on accreditation-related matters, as appropriate.
Appointment Terms
This is a full-time faculty appointment, with 0.5 FTE allocated to Program Director administrative responsibilities and 0.5 FTE devoted to faculty responsibilities, including teaching, curriculum development, student advising, clinical coordination, and service aligned with program needs.
Benefits
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision benefits, free life insurance and disability programs, tuition assistance programs, retirement plan with employer match and contribution, and generous time off including 20 paid holidays plus paid sick and vacation time. Additional perks include wellness rewards, free gym access, free parking, identity theft protection and many others. Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, and exclusions may apply for some roles.
Posted On 3/12/2026 Job Type Dean/Director School/Institution Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Job Location Albany, NY