Director of the School of Nursing

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Vallejo, CA

Touro University of California, in partnership with the national search firm Scott Healy & Associates, invites applications and nominations for the position of Director of the School of Nursing. Touro University of California seeks a dynamic Director to serve on the leadership team for the College of Health Sciences. The Director provides leadership to develop and implement the School of Nursing and University policies and procedures for the preparation of excellent professional nurses. Grant writing is a key part of this role to help secure funds for nursing research and community programs.

As the next Director, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to build upon a decade of growth and innovation, guiding the School into its next phase of development. This role calls for a visionary leader who can elevate the School’s academic profile, strengthen interprofessional collaboration across the University, and champion initiatives that advance health equity and workforce development. The Director will work closely with faculty, staff, and community partners to expand student access, enhance the clinical learning environment, and promote scholarship that addresses the evolving needs of California’s diverse populations. A strong commitment to service, inclusion, and educational excellence will be essential to shaping the next chapter of impact for the School and its graduates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

  • Creating and implementing an innovative strategic plan for the School of Nursing.
  • Maintaining strong communication practices within the School and throughout TUC to ensure the smooth functioning of all the School’s academic and administrative programs.
  • Preparing and submitting to the Dean budgetary proposals for the operations of the School to assure adequate resources for fulfilling its mission and goals.
  • Ensuring that the School’s community service responsibilities are met through the participation of the SON students, faculty and staff in service activities.
  • Overseeing and successfully completing the School of Nursing professional accreditation processes.
  • Establishing sound academic and administrative management procedures in order to ensure appropriate planning, implementation, and evaluation of all School of Nursing programs and activities.
  • Developing and implementing academic, research, and service policies for the School of Nursing and ensuring the SON compliance of all Touro University System (TUS) policies and procedures.
  • Supporting an internal governance structure through efficient and effective committees within the SON.

Academic Planning

  • Developing, implementing, and assessing all academic, research, service, and assessment plans/programs to further the mission and goals of the SON, CHS, and TUC.
  • Establishing committees and groups as necessary to plan and carry out stated administrative policies and academic, research, and service goals.
  • Overseeing the implementation of course evaluations and analyze outcomes in collaboration with course faculty and the curriculum committee.
  • Aligning curriculum with national standards and maintaining up to date requirements.
  • Leading program evaluation and instill practices that lead to quality education outcomes for the School.

Enrollment Management

  • Working with the TUC admissions team and recruiters to grow enrollment, develop marketing materials, and implement advertising strategies for the School in conjunction with the Dean.
  • Collaborating with local and regional academic institutions to create a pipeline of new students to the School of Nursing.
  • Developing and implementing strong retention programs and activities with the faculty and staff to ensure high student retention rates.
  • Coordinating with the SON admissions committee to review and approve admissions requirements and provide high quality student recruitment experiences.

Teaching and Scholarly Activity

  • Establishing and fostering a climate within the School that encourages and rewards excellence in teaching, scholarship, research, collaborative education, and service activities.
  • Teaches classes in the SON as needed.

Faculty, Staff Appointment and Faculty Promotion

  • Appointing all SON faculty and staff and recommending all faculty promotions to the Dean of the College of Health Sciences.
  • Implementing a long-term plan for professional career/development and professional advising within the college.
  • Serve as mentor for SON faculty, staff, and students.

Alumni Affairs, Development, and Advancement

  • Developing and nurturing, along with the Office of Advancement, strong relationships with alumni, enhancing collaborative partnerships with industry, and increasing connections with external stakeholders

Performance Evaluation

  • Evaluating the Department Chairs, faculty members and staff of the School’s academic and administrative components and ensuring that each carries out the responsibilities established for the position.

Collaboration

  • Collaborating with TUC administrative units and other TUC colleges in providing student- centered care, programs, and services.

University Committees

  • Serving as ex officio member on all standing committees and ad-hoc committees related to academic, research, and service missions of the School of Nursing.
  • Representing the School of Nursing for the CHS Leadership Team.
  • Serving on other University committees as needed.

Please note: The tasks listed above are an outline of the duties and responsibilities of this position. Other duties to be assigned as necessary and may change to meet the School’s needs.

Introduction to Touro University of California

About The School of Nursing:

Founded in 2014, the mission of the college’s School of Nursing is to prepare professional and advanced practice ready nurses to meet the complex health care needs of local and global communities. Through a strong emphasis on public health, service, and community engagement, the school offers a Master’s degree program designed to prepare Associate and Baccalaureate nurses for advanced roles. The program outcomes are shaped on the core competencies for the nationally certified Clinical Nurse Leader role, equipping them with skills in leadership, education, process improvement, and financial stewardship.

In addition, the School of Nursing also offers a post-master’s Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Certification program which prepares students for success in a rapidly evolving healthcare environment. These certificate programs emphasize evidence-based, humanistically driven care and provide students the opportunity to learn and train in rural communities and underserved populations. The program utilizes simulation-based learning to boost practice performance, interprofessional experiences to lay strong management foundations, and individualized student counseling to create a robust growth environment for students.

As the School of Nursing continues to grow and evolve, TUC is now seeking a visionary, innovative and collaborative leader to serve as the next Director of Nursing. This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic nursing professional to shape the future of nursing education at TUC. The ideal candidate will work closely with faculty, staff, and university leadership to support the success of students, encourage academic excellence, and prepare graduates to be ready to lead and transform the nursing profession.

About The College of Health Sciences:

Originally founded in 2010, the College of Health Sciences is dedicated to educating strong and dynamic leaders who will serve as the next generation health care professionals. To better prepare itself for the future and to meet the growing healthcare needs of California, the college currently includes the School of Nursing, two Physician Assistant Programs, the Public Health Program, and two Diagnostic Imagining programs.

About Touro University of California:

Touro University of California (TUC) is part of the Touro College and University System, a global network of campuses and instructional sites spanning California, Illinois, Nevada, New Mexico, Montana, New York, Berlin, Jerusalem, and Moscow. Established in 1997 and located on a 44-acre historic campus with rich Naval history, TUC is committed to solving today’s challenges through education and service. Its mission is to provide graduate and professional educational excellence in the fields of Health Sciences and Public Health. Through strategic partnerships and collaborations, TUC aims to make healthcare and education a priority for its community. The TUC learning experience is student-ready, enriched by focused research and scholarship, and prepares graduates for rewarding lives in service to others locally and around the globe.

TUC offers advanced degrees in osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, sonography, physician assistant studies, nursing, public health, and medical health sciences – fields that send skilled, professional, caring graduates into the world “To Serve, To Lead, To Teach.” Each program is committed to fostering a culture of fairness and applying knowledge to improve lives. With over 108,000 alumni and more than 20,000 hours of community service completed annually, TUC lives its values every day. Located in one of the most diverse cities in the country, the University embraces inclusivity and understands the importance of creating spaces where everyone feels welcome. Students, faculty, and staff choose Touro because they desire a quality education guided by shared values.

Vallejo, California

Vallejo, California, located just 30 miles north of San Francisco, is a vibrant, waterfront city known for its naval history, cultural diversity, and strong sense of community. Once home to the first U.S. Navy base on the West Coast, Vallejo’s Mare Island has transformed into a hub for industry, the arts, and innovation. The city blends coastal charm with Bay Area access, offering an affordable lifestyle and convenient ferry service to San Francisco. Residents and visitors alike enjoy attractions like Six Flags Discovery Kingdom, scenic waterfront parks, and easy getaways to Napa Valley. With its mild climate, diverse population, and growing arts scene, Vallejo is an appealing place to live, work, and explore.

Required Qualifications:

  • Earned doctorate required. Master’s or earned doctorate in nursing.
  • Current licensure to practice professional nursing (candidate must be eligible for licensure in the State of California.)
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in professional nursing education.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in clinical practice.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and administration.
  • Professional philosophy that is compatible with that of Touro University California and the nursing program.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • NP background strongly preferred, with an active and unencumbered license.
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in administration of a professional program in Nursing or an administrative internship in an NLN or CCNE accredited university program in nursing.

Core Competencies:

  • Collaborate with health care agencies to determine the needs of the care delivery system.
  • Able to create an invitational learning environment that is student-centered and reflects mutual respect for students, faculty and staff.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of current nursing practice.
  • Develop and manage an annual operating budget and manage financial resources.
  • Develop short- and long-term project goals for the SON.
  • Facilitate operational objectives, goals, and specific strategies required to achieve strategic outcomes.
  • Uphold ethical principles and University compliance standards.
  • Holds self and others accountable for mutual professional expectations and outcomes.
  • Knowledge of classic and contemporary systems in problem solving and decision making.
  • Use data and other sources of evidence to inform decision making.

Salary range: $135,418.40-169,273.00

Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.

Inquiries or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policies should be sent to Zachary Shapiro, 1310 Club Dr, CEO/Provost Suite, Vallejo, CA 94592, [email protected] (707-638-5459) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at [email protected] and 646-565-6000 x55330.

How to apply

All correspondence relating to the position of Director of the School of Nursing at Touro University of California should be directed in confidence to the University’s executive search consultant:

Danan Tsan, Vice President
Scott Healy & Associates

[email protected]

A complete application should include the following:

  1. Cover Letter outlining your interest and qualifications for the position;
  2. Updated CV;
  3. Three (3) professional references with title, institutional affiliation, email address and direct phone numbers. (No references will be contacted without written permission from the candidate.)

Applications received by July 21, 2025 will receive priority consideration. The search will remain open until the position is filled.