Associate Director, Graduate Programs and Assoc/Full Professor
Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH, United States
Job Summary
Cleveland State University’s College of Health (COH) and School of Nursing invite applications for a full-time tenure track Associate Director of Graduate Programs, open rank. The anticipated start date is August 17, 2026. This is a 9‑month with summer stipend administrative appointment with an initial 4‑year term, renewable annually based on performance. The Associate Director reports to the Director/Chief Nursing Administrator, School of Nursing, College of Health.
The Associate Director, Nursing Graduate Programs provides academic and operational leadership for all graduate nursing programs including:
APRN programs (Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner)
MSN specialty tracks (Clinical Nurse Leader, Forensic Nursing, Nursing Education)
The Associate Director leads graduate program faculty; supports a developing graduate program infrastructure; ensures academic quality, accreditation compliance, and regulatory alignment; supports faculty development; and advances student outcomes aligned with University and College of Health policies; and works in collaboration with the CSU graduate college, in a dynamic, urban, public university context.
Key Responsibilities Academic Leadership and Program Oversight
Provide leadership for all nursing graduate programs in a rapidly expanding academic environment
Ensure curricula align with AACN Essentials, National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) competencies, Ohio Board of Nursing regulations, and standards.
Promote innovative, evidence-based teaching strategies including but not limited to online education, simulation, lab, case-based learning, and technology-enabled instruction
Ensure graduate programs align with the university’s mission as a public, urban, and workforce-focused institution
Collaborate with graduate faculty and standing committees on curriculum development, review, and revision
Partner with College and School leadership on new program development, enrollment growth strategies, and organizational infrastructure
Faculty Leadership, Governance & Development
Coordinate graduate program leadership, full and part-time faculty, and graduate program support services
Collaborate with the Director / Chief Nursing Administrator and external partners to support operational efficiency and scalability
Support faculty teaching excellence, workload equity, and role clarity in alignment with collective bargaining agreements
Oversee and collaborate with the Director of Nursing on graduate teaching assignments and clinical experience placement
Collaborate with the Director of Nursing on mentoring faculty in promotion, reappointment, scholarship development, and retention initiativesParticipate in faculty recruitment, hiring, onboarding and orientation, and retention initiatives
Serve on School, College, and University committees as appropriate
Student Success
Oversee graduate student progression, retention, graduation, and certification outcomes
Address academic progression concerns and student grievances in accordance with university and state policies
Partner with academic coaches, enrollment management, and student services to support student success
Monitor certification pass rates, employment outcomes, and time-to-degree metrics to meet national and state standards, and university benchmarks
Accreditation and Compliance
Ensure compliance with accreditation, APRN professional organizations, state boards of nursing, and institutional policies
Oversee and collaborate on regulatory, university, college of health, and school-level reports
Maintain documentation, data integrity, and record keeping for accreditation, audits, and state reporting
Contribute to and oversee graduate nursing policies, procedures, guidelines, and student handbooks
Research and Scholarship
Promote graduate faculty and student engagement in research and scholarship
Promote research and scholarship as a pillar of career advancement
Collaborate with graduate faculty and College of Health leadership to strengthen pipelines to advanced nursing education
Budget, Resource Management & Operations
Work with the Director and Chief Nurse Administrator in the allocation of instructional, simulation, and clinical resources efficiently and transparently
Collaborate with School and College leadership on enrollment planning and instructional capacity
Ensure responsible fiscal management for graduate nursing programs
Institutional and Community Engagement
Represent graduate nursing programs internally and externally to advance program visibility and reputation
Participate in activities that raise the stature of CSU’s graduate nursing education portfolio
Stay abreast of national trends, innovations, and regulatory changes in graduate nursing education
Teaches as appropriate, maintain an active program of scholarship, and service consistent with faculty rank and career trajectory
The School of Nursing is experiencing rapid growth, with approximately 975 students across our undergraduate and graduate programs. The School serves a diverse student body and is deeply committed to community engagement, workforce development, and advancing health equity.
We seek a doctoral prepared nurse leader with demonstrated success in graduate nursing education, academic administration, and faculty leadership. The successful candidate will bring experience leading complex programs in a growth environment and a strong commitment to student success, innovation, and inclusive excellence.
CSU aspires to be a national leader in social and economic mobility. We will be a great place to learn and work. CSU is striving to be a nationally recognized and student focused public research institution that provides accessible, affordable and Engaged Learning opportunities for all.
Minimum Qualifications
Earned doctoral degree in nursing or closely related field (Ph.D. or DNP) from a nationally accredited institution;
If doctoral degree is in a closely related field, an MSN from an accredited university is required;
Active unencumbered RN license;
At least 5 years experience as an RN;
At least two years experience in bedside nursing;
Demonstrated leadership and teaching experience in nursing education;
A record of research or scholarly activity.
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The Associate Director, Nursing Graduate Programs provides academic and operational leadership for all graduate nursing programs including:
APRN programs (Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner)
MSN specialty tracks (Clinical Nurse Leader, Forensic Nursing, Nursing Education)
The Associate Director leads graduate program faculty; supports a developing graduate program infrastructure; ensures academic quality, accreditation compliance, and regulatory alignment; supports faculty development; and advances student outcomes aligned with University and College of Health policies; and works in collaboration with the CSU graduate college, in a dynamic, urban, public university context.
Key Responsibilities Academic Leadership and Program Oversight
Provide leadership for all nursing graduate programs in a rapidly expanding academic environment
Ensure curricula align with AACN Essentials, National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) competencies, Ohio Board of Nursing regulations, and standards.
Promote innovative, evidence-based teaching strategies including but not limited to online education, simulation, lab, case-based learning, and technology-enabled instruction
Ensure graduate programs align with the university’s mission as a public, urban, and workforce-focused institution
Collaborate with graduate faculty and standing committees on curriculum development, review, and revision
Partner with College and School leadership on new program development, enrollment growth strategies, and organizational infrastructure
Faculty Leadership, Governance & Development
Coordinate graduate program leadership, full and part-time faculty, and graduate program support services
Collaborate with the Director / Chief Nursing Administrator and external partners to support operational efficiency and scalability
Support faculty teaching excellence, workload equity, and role clarity in alignment with collective bargaining agreements
Oversee and collaborate with the Director of Nursing on graduate teaching assignments and clinical experience placement
Collaborate with the Director of Nursing on mentoring faculty in promotion, reappointment, scholarship development, and retention initiativesParticipate in faculty recruitment, hiring, onboarding and orientation, and retention initiatives
Serve on School, College, and University committees as appropriate
Student Success
Oversee graduate student progression, retention, graduation, and certification outcomes
Address academic progression concerns and student grievances in accordance with university and state policies
Partner with academic coaches, enrollment management, and student services to support student success
Monitor certification pass rates, employment outcomes, and time-to-degree metrics to meet national and state standards, and university benchmarks
Accreditation and Compliance
Ensure compliance with accreditation, APRN professional organizations, state boards of nursing, and institutional policies
Oversee and collaborate on regulatory, university, college of health, and school-level reports
Maintain documentation, data integrity, and record keeping for accreditation, audits, and state reporting
Contribute to and oversee graduate nursing policies, procedures, guidelines, and student handbooks
Research and Scholarship
Promote graduate faculty and student engagement in research and scholarship
Promote research and scholarship as a pillar of career advancement
Collaborate with graduate faculty and College of Health leadership to strengthen pipelines to advanced nursing education
Budget, Resource Management & Operations
Work with the Director and Chief Nurse Administrator in the allocation of instructional, simulation, and clinical resources efficiently and transparently
Collaborate with School and College leadership on enrollment planning and instructional capacity
Ensure responsible fiscal management for graduate nursing programs
Institutional and Community Engagement
Represent graduate nursing programs internally and externally to advance program visibility and reputation
Participate in activities that raise the stature of CSU’s graduate nursing education portfolio
Stay abreast of national trends, innovations, and regulatory changes in graduate nursing education
Teaches as appropriate, maintain an active program of scholarship, and service consistent with faculty rank and career trajectory
The School of Nursing is experiencing rapid growth, with approximately 975 students across our undergraduate and graduate programs. The School serves a diverse student body and is deeply committed to community engagement, workforce development, and advancing health equity.
We seek a doctoral prepared nurse leader with demonstrated success in graduate nursing education, academic administration, and faculty leadership. The successful candidate will bring experience leading complex programs in a growth environment and a strong commitment to student success, innovation, and inclusive excellence.
CSU aspires to be a national leader in social and economic mobility. We will be a great place to learn and work. CSU is striving to be a nationally recognized and student focused public research institution that provides accessible, affordable and Engaged Learning opportunities for all.
Minimum Qualifications
Earned doctoral degree in nursing or closely related field (Ph.D. or DNP) from a nationally accredited institution;
If doctoral degree is in a closely related field, an MSN from an accredited university is required;
Active unencumbered RN license;
At least 5 years experience as an RN;
At least two years experience in bedside nursing;
Demonstrated leadership and teaching experience in nursing education;
A record of research or scholarly activity.
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