Job description
Qualifications:
The Dean / Director of Nursing oversees and supervises the nursing education program. The Nursing Division Director coordinates curriculum development, implementation, evaluation and revision in cooperation with the nursing faculty. The goals of these activities are to graduate students who successfully complete the NCLEX-RN and practice professional nursing effectively in ever-changing health care environment. Additionally, the Nursing Division Director’s role includes responsibilities to students, faculty, the nursing education program and the community.
- Master’s degree in nursing, required; Doctorate preferred
- Eligible for nursing licensure in the State of Oklahoma
- Understanding and commitment to community college philosophy.
- Evidence of successful administrative experience in the management of nursing academic programs, preferred.
- Minimum two plus (2+) years teaching experience.
- Demonstrated commitment to the needs and interest of quality nursing education.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and human relations skills;
- Evidence of innovative, visionary, and energetic leadership.
- Experience with distance education.
- Proven ability to write and administer grants.
- Experience in accreditation surveys, preferred
- Proven ability to mentor new faculty
- Skill in working with multiple agencies
- Curriculum development experience
- Commitment to the mission of Eastern Oklahoma State College and dedication to student success in higher education
Responsibilities:
- Recruitment, professional development, mentoring and evaluation of faculty and staff
- Collaborative strategic planning and work with internal and external constituents
- Development, evaluation and implementation of nursing department policies and procedures
- Instructional program development, review, and continuous quality improvement
- Compliance with all policies of accrediting agencies
- Program and curriculum development
- Budget development, management and oversee nursing grants and nursing scholarships
- Recruitment, admissions, remediation, and retention of students
- Strategic planning for program expansion
- Seeking, maintaining, assuring accreditation with ACEN and State Board of Nursing
- Promotion of Eastern’s nursing program and positive working relationships with clinical affiliates, advisory boards, and other community agencies
- Representation of Eastern’s nursing program with state and national nursing organizations
- Coordinates academic advising for nursing students
- Assists in the development of the nursing student handbook, nursing website and nursing faculty handbook.
- Coordinates the student rotations and activities of nursing classes, laboratories and clinical experiences
- Certify graduates from Oklahoma and other states ‘Board of Nursing graduates who qualify for the NCLEX-RN examination
- Utilizes current technology and teaching / learning theories to present content based on the Oklahoma Nurse Practice Act, NCLEX-RN test plan, Standards of Nursing Practice and Competencies of associate degree Nurses
- Recommends and participates in the planning for personnel needed to meet departmental goals
- Supervises and evaluates faculty and staff positions
- Develops class schedules and assigns faculty to instructional responsibilities; supervises faculty development
- Member of the Eastern Academic Leadership Team
- Performance of other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Length of Assignment: Twelve months w/ benefits
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience
Inquiries: John Spradling
Vice President of Academic Affairs
Phone: 918-465-1830
Eastern Oklahoma State College is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and Affirmative Action Employer (AAE)
Eastern Oklahoma State College, in compliance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Higher Education Act), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, or status as a veteran, in any of its policies, practices or procedures. This provision includes, but is not limited to admissions, employment, financial aid, and educational services.
How to apply
Submit a letter of application, Eastern employment application, transcript(s) and resume file to:
Eastern Oklahoma State College E-Mail: [email protected]
Pam Denny, Human Resources
1301 West Main Website: www.eosc.edu
Wilburton, OK 74578 Phone: 918-465-1777
Closing Date: Review of applications will begin immediately; applications are encouraged until the position is filled.
