Program Director - Nursing - Royal Oak, MI

Job Description

Discover the opportunity to join Baker College, honored as one of the 2024 & 2025 Best and Brightest Workplaces in West Michigan, Metro Detroit and Nationally!

Baker College is excited to announce an opportunity for a Program Director to lead our Nursing Program at the state‑of‑the‑art Royal Oak campus!

As the Program Director of Nursing, you will serve as the driving force behind the academic excellence, strategic vision, and daily operations of the Nursing program within the Health Division. This pivotal leadership role ensures the program remains relevant and aligned with Baker College's mission, objectives, and core values while fostering a student‑centered academic environment. You will cultivate a culture of compliance, collaboration, and integrity among faculty and students, serve as a leader in nursing education matters, and partner closely with the academic dean and faculty to oversee program quality, curriculum assessment, instructional effectiveness, and the program's ongoing success and impact.

Qualified candidates will hold a Master of Science degree in Nursing, with a Doctorate of Science in Nursing preferred. Applicants must possess a current, unencumbered Michigan Registered Nurse license and maintain BLS (Basic Life Support) certification; prior teaching experience is preferred. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Apps, and other internet‑based applications, and will demonstrate exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

At Baker College, we’re on a mission to transform education with a Student‑First philosophy. Our President's vision is ambitious and dedicated to creating an environment where students, faculty, and staff flourish. Join us in fostering a culture of inclusion, engagement, where every individual is valued and appreciated.

The successful candidate will believe in and support the student first philosophy while contributing to the overall success of Baker College, and acting as a positive role model and brand ambassador on and off campus.

The full position description is available for your review online - Program Director
- Nursing

Founded in 1911, Baker College is committed to embracing technology, sparking innovation, and fostering a supportive learning environment where students can get the real‑world knowledge, skills, and experiences they need to pursue the life and career they want. Each of our six campus locations is special, with a unique culture, collection of academic programs, and landscape.

Baker College is an independent, private, non‑profit institution that grants associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees on campuses across Michigan and online. Our student‑first philosophy is the cornerstone of our institution—it is our compass, guiding us and keeping us on course, ensuring that our students and their success are always our main priority. Our dedication to the success of our students ensures that we will all go.

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420 S. Lafayette Ave, Royal Oak, Michigan 48067, United States

Qualified candidates will hold a Master of Science degree in Nursing, with a Doctorate of Science in Nursing preferred. Applicants must possess a current, unencumbered Michigan Registered Nurse license and maintain BLS (Basic Life Support) certification; prior teaching experience is preferred. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Apps, and other internet‑based applications, and will demonstrate exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.