Associate Professor-Graduate Program Director

Description The University of Wyoming seeks a Program Director for Graduate Nursing (MS/DNP)/Associate Professor The Associate Professor/Graduate Program Director will assume a faculty position as well as internal leadership position in the Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing (FWWSON). Specifically, the purpose of the position is to provide oversight to the school’s two graduate programs, including the Master of Science program (nurse leader and nurse educator concentrations) and the Doctor of Nursing Practice program (Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner concentrations).

The Associate Professor/Graduate Program Director is responsible for internal leadership and administration, curriculum development especially in the graduate nursing programs, accreditation, student recruitment for graduate nursing programs, admissions and progression in the graduate nursing programs, graduate program evaluation, and faculty development. Moreover, the Associate Professor/Graduate Program Director will teach in the graduate program, have an active program of research as well as provide career advising and service to the school, college, university, and profession.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited institution or Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution with doctoral degree in related field
• Eligible for unencumbered RN licensure in Wyoming
• At least 5 years of experience practicing in nursing
• History of experience in curriculum development, accreditation, and program evaluation
• Record of teaching and scholarship to warrant tenure and appointment to Associate Professor/Professor rank
• Evidence of leadership experience
• Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy.

Desired Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds in academic and clinical settings
• Experience in rural healthcare education and practice
• Understanding of principles related to adult learning
• Excellent leadership and management skills
• Commitment to working effectively with students, employees, vendors and community members

To Apply REQUIRED MATERIALS: Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter, resume or C.V. and contact information for four work-related references.

Tenure Stream https://tinyurl.com/UWNursingGradDirector-TT (req 251315)

Clinical https://tinyurl.com/UWGradDirector-Clinical (req 251316)

Posted On 9/22/2026 Job Type Nursing School Staff/Administrators School/Institution University of Wyoming Job Location Laramie, WY