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CT State Position Details Posted:

July 10, 2026

Level:

Community College Professional 22, 12-month, tenure track position

Employment Type:

Standard Hours:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Anticipated Start Date:

Work Location:

CT State Quinebaug Valley (Willimantic Center 729 Main Street, Willimantic, CT 06226)

Work Modality:

On-site; Position is not remote

Closing Date:

Open until filled, with priority consideration given to applicants who submit materials by Wednesday, August 8, 2026. Position Summary The Academic Division Director - Nursing and Allied Health Programs manages academic degree and certificate programs in nursing and related disciplines such as paramedic and allied health subjects at a Community College. The Director's services include the design and development of courses and curricula and the direction of assigned faculty and staff in teaching and administering the instructional programs. Some of the College's learning programs may include continuing education and non-credit programs under the position's direction. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Under the direction of a Dean or other administrator, the Academic Division Director - Nursing and Allied Health Programs is accountable for assuring the successful conduct of the Division's programs and for the optimum learning outcomes of its students through effective performance in these essential functional areas: Key responsibilities include: Program and curriculum design and development Faculty selection and professional development Instructional quality Budget and fiscal management Administration and resource management Program evaluation and assessment Community relations Student relations Additional responsibilities include: Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies Service on assigned committees and task forces Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings which may occur during evenings and weekends. This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description. Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in Nursing together with a Connecticut license to practice nursing and four (4) or more years of teaching nursing subjects in higher education and two (2) or more years of experience in supervising health care or academic professionals; or a combination of education, training and experience which would provide the competencies required for successful performance of the position's essential duties.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Nursing and related health profession curriculum design, course and syllabi development and of appropriate and effective teaching materials and methods. Classroom and laboratory teaching effectiveness. Research methodology and in evaluation of academic program effectiveness. Leading and directing faculty and staff in a higher education environment. Management of operating budgets and plans. Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) Preferred Qualifications APRN, D.N.P., Ed.

D. or Ph.D. in Nursing or closely related field Previous experience as a director or associate director in an LPN or RN program Experience in developing and implementing innovative nursing education strategies. Experience establishing relationships with local healthcare facilities for potential clinical partnerships. Salary and Benefits Salary $109,799 approximate annual CT State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: Generous leave policies Multiple retirement plan options Comprehensive health insurance choices Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection Tuition reimbursement (if applicable) For more information, visit: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees . Application Instructions To apply, please submit the following: A cover letter A current resume In your cover letter, you must clearly address how your experience and skills align with each of the required and preferred qualifications. The cover letter may be entered as text in the application system or uploaded as a single combined file with the resume. Your resume must include the names of three (3) current professional references, including their titles, email addresses, and telephone numbers.

Important Notes:

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered Links to external resume or profile sites will not be accepted Apply online at: www.ct.edu/hr/jobs CT State Community College cannot sponsor work visas. Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States Selection Process After the closing date, applications will be reviewed by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be those who best meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and who submitted all required materials by the deadline. The selection process may include interviews and practical exercises (e.g., written, technical, or simulation exercises). Finalists will be recommended to the Hiring Manager for final selection. Background Screening Employment offers are contingent upon: Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) Successful completion of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, credit or driving history checks CT State is committed to maintaining a safe campus community. Equity Statement Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities. Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a-80(b) or 46a-81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups. For information regarding the nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX policies/procedures, contact: Nicholas D'Agostino, Director of Equity and Civil Rights, CT State Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, 860-612-7075 or nicholas.dagostino@ctstate.edu .

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