Director of Curriculum & Instruction

Arizona College of Nursing is a rapidly growing, nursing school that transforms people’s lives by preparing them for careers in nursing and improving communities through the care its graduates provide.  As a leading nurse educator, Arizona College of Nursing offers students the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s in nursing in 3 years or less with qualified transfer credits. Our quality nursing curriculum prepares students for an in-demand career to help communities overcome the chronic, well-known, and increasing nursing shortage.  Through the execution of a targeted growth strategy, the college plans to meet the growing demand for nurses by launching campuses in markets where bachelor’s prepared nurses are needed.  

Putting students first, we are dedicated to providing students with an exceptional education in growing healthcare fields; teaching them relevant, required skills for today and the future. Our culture is positive, supportive, and collaborative. As a team, we continually embrace our core values:

Passion: We love helping others succeed.

Excellence: We strive to be the best.

Adaptability: We learn, in part by trying new ideas.

Accountability: We own our results.

Integrity: We do the right thing.

If you’re ready to make a difference in nursing education, we’d love to hear from you!

As Director of Curriculum and Instruction you’ll shape and improve our general education and core nursing courses. Here’s a preview of what that involves: 

• Develop and Improve Curriculum
  • Facilitate the creation, implementation, and continuous improvement of program curriculum, ensuring it meets the highest standards.
  • Conduct curriculum reviews and drive revisions with faculty subject matter experts.
  • Maintain and manage curriculum documents to comply with CCNE Accreditation Standard III.
• Integrate Technology and Experiential Learning
  • Work closely with our Educational Technology Specialist to incorporate our state-of-the-art educational technology into our curriculum.
  • Partner with our Senior Experiential Education Specialist to blend experiential learning, including simulation, into our curriculum.
  • Champion and enhance our top-notch, evidence-based academic instruction.
• Manage Course Resources and Drive Compliance with Standards
  • Update and assist in mapping content to standards and outcomes; keeping our content up-to-date and ensuring it aligns with standards like AACN BSN Essentials, ANA Professional Standards, NCLEX test plan.
  • Coordinate course resource reviews with faculty subject matter experts.
  • Oversee the selection, management, and distribution of course resources such as textbooks, learning objects, and ATI resources.
  • Oversee the work of the Course Manager (once filled).

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

Must Have:

• A master’s degree in nursing from an institution accredited by the US Secretary of Education or CHEA or evidence of an equivalent degree.
• Holds a current unencumbered registered nurse license in residence state.
• Three to five years of progressive leadership experience in nursing education, inclusive of curriculum development and instruction,
• A strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision and strategy into actions and results.
• Skilled in initiating and building valued relationships externally with stakeholders and internally with cross-functional leaders .
• Knowledge of quality improvement procedures.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Educational technology experience and knowledge.

Nice to Have:

• Significant course work in Curriculum and Instruction or related field.