Job Summary

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

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Masters in Nursing (DNP or PhD preferred) 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.

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 2026-2027 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 no later than August 2028;
• Identify and secure laboratory and simulation equipment;
• 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. The 594-acre campus in Fort Wayne is home to over 7,000 degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate students. 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 vita, 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/. For full consideration, apply by October 1, 2026. 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. PFW will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.