WHO WE ARE
Founded in 2018 in the heart of downtown St. Louis, Ponce Health Sciences University is answering a need for more healthcare professionals by preparing more students for jobs with a world-class, culturally-competent education. Whether you’re an aspiring doctor or psychologist, PHSU St. Louis is focused on helping our students reach their professional goals.
Ponce Health Sciences University’s history dates back to its founding in 1977 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. We’ve been expanding our prestigious health sciences offerings since, with a focus on graduate medical programs. With campuses now in Ponce, San Juan, and St. Louis, we’re expanding our global network while staying committed to preparing students for real-world healthcare careers and clinical situations.
OUR MISSION
The mission of Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) is to provide a world-class, culturally-competent, health sciences education to the population we serve, through innovative adaptive learning environments focused on the success of its students to become ethical practitioners and scientists.
OUR VISION
The PHSU vision is to build on its reputation as a prestigious academic and research leader educating underrepresented diverse populations while focusing research efforts on solving global health disparities.
PHSU SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
PHSU St. Louis opened its new School of Medicine in August 2022 as part of a multi-million educational investment in north St. Louis. With the expansion of our medical program in St. Louis, we will put action behind our vision of providing real education and research opportunities in a community dedicated to addressing and impacting health disparities on local and national levels. PHSU is thrilled to continue our mission to give more students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds access to high-quality medical education and careers.
PHSU St. Louis also offers PsyD and MSMS programs.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The purpose of the Director, Nursing Program is to establish and lead a nursing program for the St. Louis campus to begin classes in 2024-25 academic year. The Director manages day to day operations for the program including hiring faculty, scheduling, supporting students, and ensuring policies and procedures are followed. This position will work closely with the Dean of the School of Nursing and its faculty on the main campus to make sure the programs and curriculum are aligned. This position requires regular business hours in-person at the St. Louis campus.
Essential Qualifications
- Mandatory: Master’s degree in Nursing, Ph.D., DNP preferred
- Five years of full-time professional nursing experience, preferably including experience as a nurse educator or administrator of a nursing education program.
- Educational preparation or experience in teaching and learning principles including curriculum development and administration.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Listed below are the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for this position, as well as the Physical Demands and Work Environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have general knowledge of computers including Microsoft Office Applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must have an unencumbered, current Missouri Nursing License. Current American Heart Association BLS certification or obtain within the first six months of hire.