Director of Nursing Programs

John Carroll University is seeking an accomplished nursing leader to guide the continued growth and academic excellence of its nursing programs. This faculty of practice director- level position offers the opportunity to shape a developing nursing enterprise grounded in JCU’s mission to form ethical leaders, innovative thinkers, and compassionate healthcare professionals.

Following the graduation of its inaugural BSN cohort in Spring 2026, JCU is positioned to thoughtfully scale the undergraduate program and expand its graduate offerings through a proposed multi-track DNP. The Director will provide academic, strategic, and operational leadership; recruit, mentor, and develop faculty; foster a collaborative and high-performing culture; and ensure that nursing curricula reflect professional standards, evolving workforce needs, and JCU’s Jesuit Catholic mission.

The successful candidate will bring experience leading teams and complex programs within an academic, clinical, or healthcare environment. This individual will exercise sound judgment in faculty development and program decision-making, ensure continued regulatory and accreditation compliance, steward resources responsibly, and strengthen partnerships with Cleveland-area health systems and community organizations. We welcome academic and industry leaders who can bridge nursing education and practice while building durable opportunities for student learning, faculty engagement, workforce development, and innovation.

The Director of Nursing Program provides administrative, operational, and strategic leadership for John Carroll University’s nursing programs, including the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and the future Doctor of Nursing Practice, and for future program offerings developed during the appointment. Reporting directly to the Dean of the College of Health, the Director holds accountability for the people, budget, quality, growth, and day-to-day performance of the nursing enterprise.

The Director is expected to lead through others. The role is measured by the strength of the faculty and staff team it builds, the reliability of the operation it runs, the partnerships it secures, and the enrollment and outcomes it delivers.

As a faculty member of the University, the director also attends a variety of internal and external meetings and participates in committee work.