Director, Nursing Education

Full-time, year-round position to provide coordination, supervision, management and oversight for the operation of SFSC's Nursing Education Department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Plans and coordinates the accreditation process for the Nursing Education programs.
   Prepares self-studies.
   Plans and coordinates site visit.
   Conducts on-going program outcomes assessment.
2. Develops program curriculum and revises as appropriate.
   Meets and plans with the Dean, Health Sciences and faculty members responsible for Bachelor's/ Associate Degree in Nursing, Practical Nursing, Nursing Assistant, and continuing education for nurses.
   Guides the revision and development of course outlines; submits suggested outlines for group approval.
   Monitors curriculum of all programs under the rules and regulations of the Florida Board of Nursing and nursing accrediting agency.
3. Plans and coordinates all programs in the department.
   Submits course planning sheets and course schedules at the appropriate times.
   Ensures that full-time and adjunct faculty are appropriately certified and contracted.
4. Assists with departmental staffing.
   Makes hiring recommendations for staffing to administration.
   Prepares requests for advertising positions, providing suggestions for appropriate text and placement.
   Interviews candidates applying for staff positions.
   Provides orientation to the new nursing faculty.
   Evaluates faculty.
   Provides for distribution of instructional load to faculty as per College procedure.
   Facilitates faculty involvement in departmental programs, committees and other activities.
5. Teaches courses in the Nursing Education program as required. (Teaching assignments must exceed 264 hours per year to be eligible for overload pay.)
6. Participates in budget planning and managing.
   Presents proposals for budget planning.
   Attends meetings for budget planning and review.
   Monitors the current budget and submits amendments as necessary.
7. Develops plans for the recruitment of students and is actively involved in selection and placement of students.
   Applies the entrance requirements for all programs.
   Works with Director of Community Relations to prepare program brochures.
   Works with the college recruiter to plan and carry out strategies for recruitment into the programs such as: developing surveys, writing informational communications, participating in career programs.
   Counsels with prospective students.
   Reviews credentials of applicants and helps in the selection of students.
8. Assists in the selection, organization, and coordination of clinical learning experiences for students in Nursing Education programs.
   Visits and evaluates the community health agencies.
   Prepares and activates a formal agreement with each of the health agencies used as clinical sites for student experience.
   Assures students meet facility requirements.
9. Participates in the administrative functions of the College.
   Chairs meetings with Nursing Education faculty and staff.
   Attends meetings such as: Chairperson, Faculty, Staff, Curriculum, and Board meetings.
   Actively participates in college committee work.
   Attends and coordinates Nursing ceremonies; attends necessary College ceremonial and social functions.
10. Reviews and recommends teaching materials.
    Periodically reviews and updates the Learning Resource holdings.
    Looks for and reviews new textbooks.
    Monitors the inventory of audiovisual materials and maintains current resources.
11. Maintains responsibility for equipment and supplies for the department.
    Recommends the purchase of equipment and supplies.
    Ensures that the nursing facility is maintained appropriately.
    Keeps a current inventory record of equipment and materials.
12. Conducts regularly scheduled Advisory Committee meetings and implements the recommendations of the Committee when appropriate.
13. Responsible for coordinating, documenting, and implementing all unit action planning, outcomes assessment, and institutional effectiveness efforts within the scope of administrative supervision.
14. Monitors and promotes progress toward meeting related college and departmental goals and objectives.
15. Acts as a Campus Security Authority (CSA)/responsible person for Title IX and Clery Act compliance. Must participate in all required CSA/responsible person training.
16. Acts in accordance with local, state, and federal laws/regulations as well as College policies and procedures.
17. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Educational: Bachelor's degree in Nursing and Master's degree in Nursing from an institutionally accredited organization required. Doctoral degree in Nursing or related field preferred.

Experiential: At least five years of practice as an R.N. (two years of which should be in a health care institution) and three years of full-time nursing instruction or equivalent required. Related administrative/management experience preferred.

Other: A current unencumbered Florida Registered Nursing License must be maintained.

Additional Information:

Classification: Professional Staff, Level III

Reports To: Dean, Health Sciences

Supervises: Nursing full-time and adjunct instructors; Nursing work study students; Nursing Success Coach; Coordinator, Clinical Experience and Nursing Lab

Posting Date: June 17, 2026

Starting Annual Salary Range: $85,000 - $90,000

Application review begins: July 20, 2026

Application Instructions:

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