Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced nursing educator to build and lead an undergraduate nursing program (B.S.N.) at Purdue University Fort Wayne.

Qualifications/Requirements:

DNP or PhD with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in nursing education at the undergraduate level. Current Indiana nursing license. Knowledge and experience with course and curriculum development, educational leadership, accreditation, and licensure processes are required. Applicants must demonstrate a strong sense of vision, a commitment to student learning, and the ability to work collaboratively within the complex and evolving field of higher education.

Duties:

The Chief Nursing Education Officer will have primary responsibility for the development and launch of an undergraduate nursing program (B.S.N.) at Purdue University Fort Wayne. During academic year 2025-2026 critical tasks include: revise previous PFW nursing curriculum to align with current accreditation standards; guide curriculum through internal approval processes; create all necessary documents for program approval by the Purdue University Board of Trustees, the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, and the Indiana State Board of Nursing; develop and submit all necessary paperwork associated with the application for accreditation through CCNE; identify and hire the necessary faculty to deliver the B.S.N curriculum with a target launch of August 2026; identify and secure laboratory and simulation equipment; and collaborate with admissions and marketing to recruit first class of students. Upon successful launch of the nursing program, the position will transition to Chair of the Department of Nursing within the College of Science.

The University

Purdue University Fort Wayne is the largest university in northeast Indiana, offering 25 graduate and over 100 prestigious Purdue University undergraduate degrees and certificates. More than 10,000 students of diverse ages, races and nationalities belong to the PFW family. The 594‐acre campus in Fort Wayne is home to over 7,000 degree‐seeking undergraduate and graduate students. Through PFW’s partnerships with area high schools, almost 3,000 high school students take dual‐credit courses, simultaneously earning both high school and college credits. PFW is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Learn more about us at PFW.edu.

Application Process

Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of vision that describes experience relevant to this opportunity, and the names and contact information for a minimum of three professional references. Official transcripts will be required prior to hire.

Materials should be submitted to:  https://careers.purdue.edu/FW/go/FW-Faculty/7720100/.

Screening will continue until the position is filled. Please contact Dr. Terri Swim, search chair, at swimt@pfw.edu with any questions.  

Purdue University Fort Wayne is an Equal Access/Equal Opportunity employer. Employment is contingent on a satisfactory background records check.