Associate Director Curriculum and Instruction

At Galen College of Nursing, we educate and empower nurses to change lives. Since 1989, we’ve dedicated our work to delivering high-quality nursing education with a student-first mindset. As one of the largest private nursing colleges in the country, we combine the support of a close-knit learning environment with the strength of a nationally recognized institution, HCA Healthcare.

That same passion for excellence in the classroom extends to our offices. At Galen, you’ll find a culture deeply rooted in collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to improving the future of healthcare. Your work directly touches the next generation of nurses, and your contributions help our students pursue their dream of a compassionate career.

If you’re looking for a career where you can make a difference, grow professionally, and be part of a caring team, we’d love for you to apply for the Associate Director Curriculum and Instruction position today!

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Position Overview:

As a Associate Director Curriculum and Instruction at Galen College of Nursing, you will support quality student learning by assisting the Director of Curriculum and Faculty Development and College faculty to develop, implement, and advance nursing program curricula. Focus is on content creation, course management, the Galen Exam & Analysis Review (GEAR) initiative, improving student learning, facilitating students’ achievement of program learning outcomes, and ensuring NCLEX success. The Associate Director provides leadership and guidance to the campus Curriculum Committee and College-wide course meetings, including GEAR. Additionally, the Associate Director ensures that a comprehensive curriculum development, review, revision, evaluation, and reporting process is effectively documented, implemented, and meets the requirements of all regulatory and accrediting bodies such as state boards of nursing, SACSCOC, CCNE, and ACEN.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads faculty in the development of nursing courses that reflect evidence-based teaching and active learning strategies.
•  Actively works with faculty to ensure the effective implementation of course content. 
• Facilitates the faculty in course/curriculum revision based on course-level data, NCLEX® performance data, learner needs, and health care trends. 
• Works collaboratively with the Test Development Specialists to facilitate faculty in the development and administration of content-valid classroom examinations that are linked to course student learning outcomes and the NCLEX® Detailed Test Plan. 
• Guides the faculty in their use of course assessment and evaluation data to improve the teaching-learning process. 
• Works collaboratively with the Director of Institutional Effectiveness (IE) to assist faculty to develop and use multiple methods of assessment to evaluate achievement of student learning and program outcomes. In conjunction with the Director of IE, facilitates the deans, program directors, and faculty in their efforts to analyze and use course and program-level assessment data to support curricular decision-making, planning, and revisions. 
• Assists in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of a formal faculty teaching effectiveness evaluation system based on 1) first time NCLEX® pass rates; 2) level of achievement of program student learning outcomes and general education competencies; 3) student progression and retention. 
• Verifies that on-ground and hybrid courses are created and implemented based on best practices and Galen’s policies, procedures. 
• Ensures accuracy and effectiveness of course syllabi content. 
• Ensures the development and implementation of the standardized curriculum across the college. Leads faculty in the development and implementation of standardized teaching/lesson plans. 
• Presents at campus and college-wide faculty development meetings and extended sessions. 
• Presents at local, regional, and national conferences to demonstrate excellence in nursing education as a representative of the College. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

Education: Minimum of an earned master’s degree is required with a focus in nursing education. (doctoral degree preferred). A doctoral degree in education or nursing education with a focus on curriculum and instructional design is strongly preferred.

 Experience: Minimum of four years of effective, full-time teaching experience; at least two years of documented experience related to curriculum development. 

Other: Must possess teaching experience, excellent communication skills (writing and speaking), strong problem solving and organizational skills, and experience facilitating faculty who are working as part of a team. Must possess technology skills, the ability to communicate using technology, and the ability to work with learning management systems. 

Special Qualifications: Proven experience in curriculum development, instructional design, along with a working knowledge of regional and programmatic accreditation. Must possess strong leadership skills in order to facilitate groups in curriculum development, review, and evaluation of curriculum and education delivery. 

Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment: Position requires mental activity, reading, planning, preparing, evaluating, and decision making. Physical demands in classroom and office are minimal and considered sedentary work with occasional lifting and/or carrying such articles as records, files, and books (10 pounds maximum). Operation of standard office equipment such as phone, computer, classroom projector, Scantron, and printer/scanner, occurs on a frequent basis. Physical demands in the clinical area may include lifting, pulling, pushing, kneeling, stooping, crouching and bending or any other related activity. Travel may be required. Degree of Supervision: Minimal 

Benefits

At Galen College of Nursing, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a comprehensive package of medical, dental, and vision plans, tuition discounts, along with unique benefits, including:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial well-being
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for children, elders, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away from Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Galen College of Nursing is recognized as a 2023 National League of Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence (COE).

Galen’s Compassionate Care Model Values

• Inclusivity: I foster an environment that provides opportunity for every individual to reach their full potential.
• Character: I act with integrity and compassion in all I do.
• Accountability: I own my role and accept responsibility for my actions.
• Respect: I value every person as an individual with unique contributions worthy of consideration.
• Excellence: I commit myself to the highest level of quality in everything I do.

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Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below:

Associate Director Curriculum and Instruction   

Galen College of Nursing