Program Director-EdD Program

Join Our Team : Program Director Needed for EdD Program at Nebraska Methodist College!

Are you passionate about education and guiding students towards success? Nebraska Methodist College is seeking a dedicated individual to fill the role of Program Director for the EdD Program.

In this position, you'll be instrumental in shaping the curriculum to ensure students develop deep comprehension, critical thinking skills, and the ability to apply specialized knowledge.

Tailoring learning experiences to meet individual program needs, you'll prepare students for research, scholarship, and professional practice.

At Nebraska Methodist College, we foster a collaborative and inclusive culture, offering competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits to support our employees' well-being and professional growth.

Join us in making a difference in education and the lives of our students.

Job Duties & Responsibilities :

Oversee the design and revision of graduate curriculum to ensure alignment with university standards and external accreditation requirements.

Lead development of innovative learning activities to enhance student engagement and achieve program outcomes.

• Assist the Dean of Nursing in division-wide faculty development and mentoring initiatives.
• Teach courses within areas of expertise, with a determined teaching load upon hire.
• Promote quality and currency of curriculum, learning resources, and program opportunities. Guide course and program assessment processes, including external accreditation and reporting.
• Review and accept students into the program, adhering to program and department policies. Monitor student retention, progression, and graduation rates, addressing challenges as needed.
• Coordinate development, revision, and dissemination of program policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Coordinate student advisement process, offering guidance on curricular progression, program policies, and career options.

Provide direct advisement to students as required.

• Maintain program documents, records, and websites for accuracy and currency of information. Support graduate marketing and university admissions efforts by providing program expertise.
• Fulfill other duties associated with individual graduate programs, such as monitoring internship contracts, mentoring faculty, conducting advisory board meetings, overseeing program awards and grants, and establishing community collaborations.

Represent the program externally and gather feedback from stakeholders.

Schedule :

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, Occasional evening events

Location :

Methodist College- 720 N 87th St, Omaha, NE

Salary :

Starting salary of $61,048 and increases based on work history / experience

Job Qualifications :

• Doctoral degree required.
• Minimum of two years experience in higher education administration, curriculum development, or program coordination required.
• Nebraska licensure and national certifications are required for faculty employed at Nebraska Methodist College where appropriate.

Why work for Nebraska Methodist College :

Nebraska Methodist College, located in Omaha, Nebraska, is an accredited, private, not-for-profit nursing and healthcare college.

It's where students live with meaning and discover what they want to give back to the world while thriving in a close-knit, caring community established in 1891.

With an enrollment of over 1,100 students, NMC is small enough to truly care about each student and large enough to provide outstanding undergraduate, graduate and certificate programs in nursing and allied health.

NMC students experience a holistic culture of caring while mastering the art and science of healthcare. They gain the skills and experience needed to become outstanding contributors to society through service-learning experiences, community-based education, and leadership development integrated throughout the curriculum.

OUR MISSION

As a health professions institution, we provide educational experiences for the development of individuals in order that they may positively influence the health and well-being of the community.

We encourage applications from qualified individuals representing all backgrounds who identify with our mission. Candidates are encouraged to familiarize themselves with Nebraska Methodist College at

By joining Nebraska Methodist College, you become part of a larger community. With Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ.

We call it The Meaning of Care a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge.

We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.