Zone: Eastern Zone
Location: Center for Nursing Studies
Associate Director, Centre for Nursing Studies
Associate Director, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Collaborative) Program
Temporary Full-time (until June 26, 2026 with possibility of extension)
10153RP1

Hours: 70 bi-weekly (8 hours; Days)

Salary: HL-22 (C$42.05 - $54.66 per hour)

Competition Number: VAC0008854

Posted Date: 2025-03-31

Closing Date: 2025-04-09

The Associate Director, BScN (Collaborative) Program is
accountable for providing leadership at a senior level and is responsible for facilitating
growth of the CNS, faculty, staff, and students. The primary responsibilities of the
Associate Director include providing direction, leadership, and support to faculty/staff.
fostering excellence in faculty teaching, scholarship, and professional service; providing
management assistance to the Director in the administration of the CNS; ensuring
consistency and continuity in the delivery of the BScN (Collaborative) Program.
ensuring policies and procedures that govern delivery of the BScN (Collaborative)
Program and CNS faculty governance are operational, interpreting the CNS’ mission,
vision, goals, values and Programs to internal/external stakeholders; assisting with
resource management and strategic planning; representing the CNS at provincial,
national, and international arenas; and creating a positive environment for learning and
growth within the CNS. The position functions with a great deal of independence and
autonomy and has primary accountabilities for all administrative and operational aspects
of the BScN (Collaborative) Program.

Job Demands

Provides direction, leadership, and support to faculty within a shared governance
model.
Provides management support to the Director in the day-to-day operations of the
CNS.
Participates in the administration of the budget.
Ensures consistency and continuity in delivery of the BScN (Collaborative) Program
at the CNS by adhering to processes to advise, communicate, and monitor
implementation of the curricula.
Ensures policies and procedures that govern delivery of the BScN (Collaborative)
Program and CNS faculty governance are operational.
Provides support to the BScN Program Coordinators as it relates to their roles and
responsibilities in the delivery of the BScN (Collaborative) Program.

Collaborates with the BScN Program Coordinators in providing academic support to
students.
Participates in the recruitment and orientation for faculty with the goal of hiring and
retaining exemplary faculty who are leaders in nursing.
Assumes leadership in the identification of theory, lab, simulation, and clinical
teaching coverage needs for the BScN (Collaborative) Program.
Participates in the planning and development of teaching assignments.
Liaises with Memorial University in matters such as admissions, scheduling, academic
regulations, and the provision of specific student and faculty services.
Consults with the Clinical Placement Coordinators to ensure clinical placements for
the BScN (Collaborative) Program students and that legal agreements with agencies
are in place.
Determines the BScN (Collaborative) Program challenges associated with clinical
placement resources and proposes recommendations to lessen the impact of those
challenges on the undergraduate Programs.
Ensures that structures and procedures are in place to promote effective
communication among faculty, staff and collaborative sites and between the school,
university, Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NLHS) and external
agencies.
Coordinates the processing of applications for Challenge for Credit and Transfer
Credit in relation to undergraduate nursing courses.
Collaborates with the Associate Dean, MUN Faculty of Nursing, Associate Director,
Western Regional School of Nursing, and Administrative Council regarding the
curriculum, admissions, and evaluation of the BScN (Collaborative) Program.
Represents the CNS on the Joint Curriculum Committee, Undergraduate Studies
Committee (Collaborative) and Student Appeals Committee.
Assists in providing academic support to students through participation in the
orientation process and interpretation of academic policies related to progression
through the Program.
Oversees academic progress of BScN Program students.
Fosters an environment that creates and supports a high level of student engagement
and success.
Promotes student well-being and socialization by facilitating access to support
services.
Provides support to the CNS Nursing Society.
Assists in promoting faculty/staff development to meet identified
learning/professional development needs, facilitating involvement in research and
scholarly activity, and providing feedback for faculty/staff performance appraisal.
Assists to develop resources and supports that ensure an optimal physical environment
and facility to meet the educational research and mission of the CNS.
Assists with a continuous systematic plan for evaluation of the BScN (Collaborative)
Program at the CNS. This plan will ensure that national and provincial standards for
accreditation and approval are met.
Guides long-range planning for meeting objectives and development of future
directions for the CNS.

Ensures fair treatment of all constituents in the CNS including students, staff, and
faculty members in accordance with MUN and NLHS policies, and collective
agreements.
Liaises with the CNS Non-Degree Programs, other partner sites and MUN to
coordinate intraprofessional and interprofessional educational opportunities for BScN
students.
Promotes initiatives which enhance the profile of the CNS within MUN, the partner
sites, NLHS, regulatory bodies, and the community at large.
Fosters excellence in teaching, scholarship, and professional service within the CNS.
Works to provide a positive environment and culture that empowers others to
maximize their potential as contributing members in the education of students, in
research/scholarly activities and in service to the community.
Other related duties as required.

Job Qualifications

Graduation from an approved/recognized post-secondary education program with a
Baccalaureate degree in Nursing and a master’s degree.
Experience
Current registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and
Labrador
At least 5 years’ experience in nursing education; Administrative experience would
be an asset.
Demonstrated ability in working cooperatively and productively with colleagues,
community, and other related professional groups.
Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to develop collaborative working relationships with internal and
external stakeholders.
Demonstrated strong organizational skill with the ability to effectively manage high
volumes of work with multiple and competing priorities and deadlines.
Ability to work independently and to use discretion and good judgment in decision
making.
Demonstrated ability to work successfully within a team environment.