What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Professor - Director of Nursing Program position at Eastern CT State University?
Associate Professor / Director of Nursing Program
Department of Health Sciences and Nursing
Department of Health Sciences and Nursing
Eastern Connecticut State University is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Director of the Nursing Program position. Eastern is Connecticut’s Public Liberal Arts University and is located in Willimantic, Connecticut which is 1.5 hours from Boston and 2.5 hours from New York City. Eastern is one of four universities in the Connecticut State College and University System (CSCU). The position also offers substantial health and retirement benefits.
Eastern Connecticut State University is searching a Director of Nursing to serve as its Chief
Nursing Administrator, who will oversee the mission, goals, and expected program outcomes of the
nursing program. The Director will provide effective leadership to the Nursing Program, which
is part of the Department of Health Sciences and Nursing, including managing the curriculum,
accreditation process, academic program improvement, and the Program's financial affairs. The
Director of Nursing will also work to establish and maintain community partnerships. Working with
faculty and staff, the Director of Nursing will ensure the program achieves its mission, goals, and
expected program outcomes. This is a 12-month position.
Required Qualifications
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Doctoral degree in Nursing (DNP, EdD, or PhD) from an accredited institution of higher education
• State of Connecticut nursing licensure
• Prior teaching experience at a college or university or related experience, such as clinical
nursing education, equivalent to five years of full-time experience. Comparable standards may apply
in assessing relevant experience
• Ability to teach at all levels of the program
• Demonstrated experience as an effective leader and team member
• Demonstrated commitment to serving diverse communities
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
Desired Qualifications
• Specialization in oncology, hospice, and palliative care
• Experiences working in diverse settings
• Strengths in program development
• Demonstrated ability to develop meaningful partnerships
• CNE Credential: Certified Nurse Educator
TO APPLY:
Applications should upload a cover letter, current resume and contact information of three professional references to JazzHR at Director of Nursing Program - Eastern CT State University - Career Page. Cover letter should be addressed to Chair, Search Committee for the Director of Nursing Program. Applications submitted by November 7, 2025, will receive highest consideration.
Compensation and Employee Benefits
The Associate Professor - Director of Nursing is compensated at the Associate Professor salary level in accordance with Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (CSU-AAUP) Collective Bargaining Unit Agreement.
For more information, please visit Bargaining Agreements/Pay Plans - Eastern.
The State of Connecticut and Eastern Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits.
Fringe benefits include: paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans.
For more detailed information, please visit Human Resources - Eastern.
For more information, please visit Bargaining Agreements/Pay Plans - Eastern.
The State of Connecticut and Eastern Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits. Fringe benefits include: paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans.
Eastern Connecticut State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: LaMar Coleman, Ed.D., Vice President for Equity and Diversity. Dr. Coleman can be reached at: 860-465-5112 or via email at: colemanla@easternct.edu.
