The Masters' level Online Track Coordinator: MS - Leadership in Nursing Administration, School of Nursing, holds a 0.5 FTE ranked faculty position at the MGH Institute of Health Professions and reports directly to the Director of Advanced Practice and Certificate of Advanced Studies Programs. In collaboration with the Director, the track coordinator is responsible for administrative oversight of all courses offered each semester in their assigned track.

MGH Institute of Health Professions has announced an organization-wide anti-racism initiative to think boldly about race and bring together all members of the IHP community to broadly address systemic racial injustice and oppression. The plan seeks to create a supportive and inclusive campus environment and better support the diverse communities the school serves. We are excited about this new initiative and are hiring employees who are committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion who will contribute to our anti-racism and anti-oppression approach.

School of Nursing

Educating more than 500 students with 55 full-time faculty, the School of Nursing offers an accelerated BSN program, an entry-level and post-professional Master of Science in Nursing, a Certificate of Advanced Study, and the Doctor of Nursing Practice, one of the first DNP programs in the country.

The SON faculty includes outstanding educators and researchers, many of whom are recognized nationally and internationally for their clinical and scholarly excellence.

TheMaster of Science in Nursing placed in the top 30% of nurse practitioner programs according to the most recent rankings by U.S. News and World Report.TheDoctor of Nursing Practiceis ranked second in Greater Boston by U.S. News.

Responsibilities:

Participates in the planning, implementation, coordination and evaluation of all courses in an assigned track, and associated clinical experiences in collaboration with the Director of Advanced Practice and CAS Programs, the SON Director of Clinical Affiliations, course faculty and the Online Program Coordinator.

Ensures the development and maintenance of a student-centered environment.

Oversees the orientation and advisement of prospective and current students in the track coordinator's assigned program.

Facilitates the development and evaluation of clinical placements for specified courses in collaboration with course faculty and with the SON Director of Clinical Affiliations.

Informs the Director about all student, faculty, curricular and operational issues in a timely fashion for those courses for which they have oversight.

Specific duties include:

A. Curriculum

1. Participates in the design and revision of specified courses as warranted by governing bodies, national workforce trends, and best practices in nursing education.

2. Participates in continuous quality improvement in collaboration with the Director and faculty by collecting and reviewing available data such as exam blueprints, item analyses, course evaluations, certification examination preparation and outcomes to strengthen Masters' programs consistent with the Systematic Evaluation Plan.

3. Ensures continuity in the track curriculum and leveling of content appropriate to course placement.

4. Assures that interprofessional education and JEDI principles are reflective in specified courses.

B. Clinical Experiences

1. Plans strategically for appropriate clinical placements to meet student learning needs.

2. In collaboration with the Director of Advanced Practice and CAS Programs and with the SON Director of Clinical Affiliations, develops new clinical models and placement sites based on course learning objectives and emerging trends.

3. Collaborates with faculty to design course material specific to current trends and Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) standards.

C. Students

1. Ensures a student-centered learning environment.

2. Plans and attends recruitment activities (i.e., open houses, webinars, information sessions and orientation).

3. Plans and participates in planning School of Nursing activities for the assigned track, in collaboration with the Director.

4. Monitors student progression and project cohort enrollment in specified courses.

5. Intervenes in issues pertaining to students in specified courses and guides students to seek appropriate counsel, as needed.

6. Meets regularly with class representatives.

7. Develops master schedule of classes and clinical rotations for assigned track each semester.

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8. Responds promptly to student communication.

9. Writes letters of recommendation for students as needed.

10. Meets regularly with class representatives for the assigned track.

11.Collaborates with the Assistant Dean for Student Success in ensuring a safe learning environment, accommodations, and timely response to student issues, if indicated.

D. Faculty

Meets regularly with Term Lecturers assigned to courses in the assigned track:

Collaborate with course and clinical coordinators for handling concerns and issues.

Evaluates Term Lecturers annually.

Collaborates with course faculty to evaluate clinical instructors and clinical sites.

Meets regularly with course faculty and reports issues or concerns to the Director.

Assesses faculty development needs and provides input to the Director.

Ensures high quality instruction and provides faculty guidance, as needed.

Orients new clinical faculty in conjunction with course faculty.

Ensures that Term Lecturers and preceptors have appropriate qualifications.

Provides input for the annual report to summarize major accomplishments within the DEN program, curricular and faculty changes, problems, and recommendations in collaboration with the Director.

Assigns advisors to students.

E. Contracts

In collaboration with the Office of the Associate Dean of Faculty, provides oversight of compliance of Term Lecturers for health and other employment requirements.

Qualifications
Qualifications: The candidate must be a licensed (or eligible) as a registered nurse in Massachusetts and possess a graduate degree in Nursing. Effective organizational and delegation skills are required. The candidate must demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills. At least 2-3 years leadership experience in nursing education and nursing administration is preferred.

Applications: If you are interested in joining the School of Nursing at the MGH Institute of Health Professions, please submit a cover letter that includes a statement about how you have incorporated diversity, equity, and inclusion into your teaching, scholarship, service, and/or practice, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three professional references. Application deadline is July 1, 2022. The application review process will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Rank and salary are competitive and commensurate with education, professional background and experience.

EEO Statement
The MGH Institute of Health Professions is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff. We welcome nominations and applications from individuals who would bring diversity of experience, thought and practice to the Institute's research, teaching and clinical missions. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.Partner's Healthcare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.