Job Title:

Director of Nursing Education /

Lead Faculty FLSA Classification:

Hourly or Contract Available Compensation:

$36- $39 / hour

Availability:

Average 8-10 hours / week - Some variance due to class offerings. Most of work and teaching is done remotely.

Date:

07/21/2026 JOB

DESCRIPTION

Organization Summary The Faith Community Nurse Network of the Greater Twin Cities (FCNN) is a nonprofit organization serving faith community nurses (FCNs) across Minnesota. FCNN promotes the professional role of the FCN and supports FCNs to strengthen outcomes of their nursing care. Faith community nursing is a professional nursing practice focusing on intentional care of the spirit, whole-person health promotion, and disease prevention. FCNN bridges faith and health by providing programs, networking opportunities, and professional and community resources to FCNs to improve the outcomes of their nursing care. This includes holding professional nursing education symposiums, training and supporting FCNs to lead evidence-based health promotion programs for older adults, and offering the Foundations of Faith Community Nursing course, which is a pre-requisite for FCN practice. Position Summary The Director of Education provides leadership for the Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Course and contributes to other Continuing Education Programs as necessary. Consults with Education Coordinator as a resource as that position manages symposiums and educational resources. Maintains updated knowledge regarding faith community nursing. Primary Responsibilities Course Development, Implementation and Evaluation Leads Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Course (offered twice a year with 38.0 Continuing Education Hours in each course). Must be present for all modules. Chooses and coordinates dates and schedules for courses. Recruits qualified faculty, provides resources and feedback as they develop and present courses. Using the Westberg curriculum, adapts the modules to needs of students, updating information as needed. Develops curriculum, teaching methods and materials for the courses taught by the Director of Education. (12 of 16 modules in Foundations Course and entire FCN Refresher and Health Promoter) Completes application for ANCC approval for Foundations course and assures course meets requirements for continuing education. Oversees recruitment of students, communicating with office about new registrations and needs. Works with FCNN Office Staff to create marketing materials and guides marketing efforts. Provides project management leadership working closely with Executive Director to coordinate all aspects of courses. Communicates with potential students to answer questions and encourage attendance. Works with Executive Director to administer scholarship program for qualifying students. Develops evaluation tools for each course and completes evaluation report for ANCC and Education committee and faculty. Makes changes to courses based on evaluation results. Oversees online learning portal revisions and updates. Communicates frequently with students prior to and during course to mentor and answer questions. Continues contact with students post-course to mentor them in their practices. Participates in Westberg International Nursing Educator meetings and updates (at least quarterly.) Provides input on curriculum, teaching methods, updates. Keeps records of student attendance and reports to FCNN Board annually. Assists FCNN with special projects such as designing webinars, as needed. Networks with and Mentors FCN Answer phone calls and emails from FCNs re: practice dilemmas, resources, FCN ministry programming. Plan and lead FCN Coordinator meetings quarterly Consults with FCNN team re: FCN practice and resources for FCNs and FCNN web site. Completes Westberg Educator courses and updates as required.

Minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and Master's Degree in nursing, adult education, or relevant area. (Master's Degree required to be an Educator of the Foundations Course and apply for ANCC certifications.) Completion of Foundations of Faith Community Nursing Course within last 5 years OR has taken the Foundations Refresher Course offered by FCNN. Experience as a practicing Faith Community Nurse for at least 2 years strongly preferred; At least 5 years of experience in instructional design; curriculum development, teaching, management and leadership. Completes Westberg Educator courses and updates as required.