Director of Associate Degree Nursing Program

Summary

Find Work-Life Balance as the Director of Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Programs at Amarillo College!

Are you looking for a leadership role in nursing education with predictable hours and great benefits? As the Director of the ADN Program at Amarillo College, you’ll enjoy a Monday–Friday schedule, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance. This 12-month faculty position comes with generous time off, including Fall break, Christmas break, Spring break, holidays, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a real impact in student success. Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth—all while supporting the next generation of nurses!

The Director of the Associate Degree Nursing Program provides strategic leadership and oversight for the ADN Program, ensuring academic excellence, regulatory compliance, and student success. This role collaborates with college leadership, faculty, and clinical partners to develop curriculum, manage resources, and enhance learning experiences. The Director recruits, supports, and evaluates faculty while fostering an innovative and student-centered nursing education environment. Additionally, this position oversees program accreditation, budgeting, and faculty workload, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and industry standards.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:
Required: Master’s degree or MSN completion by May of 2025.

* Current and unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Texas

EXPERIENCE:
Required: Two (2) years or more of teaching experience in a professional nursing educational program or teaching in a clinical setting including but not limited to student supervision, mentoring, onboarding, etc.

Preferred: More than five (5) years of teaching experience in a professional nursing educational program.

*This is a 12-month faculty position.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Guide the establishment of clear lines of authority, responsibility, interrelationships, and communication channels within the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program.
• Collaborate with the Dean of Nursing and college leadership to achieve strategic goals related to student enrollment, retention, and graduation.
• Promote the admission, retention, and successful completion of qualified students within the ADN Program.
• Identify programmatic needs for classroom, laboratory, and clinical space, as well as personnel and operating resources.
• Partner with the AC Simulation Center to ensure faculty receive training and actively utilize the center for instructional purposes.
• Coordinate with the Instructor of the Nursing Resource Center to schedule facility use and facilitate the procurement of lab equipment, instructional media, and technology.
• Prepare and manage the ADN Program budget in collaboration with the Dean of Nursing, ensuring fiscal responsibility and accountability.
• Advocate for evidence-based teaching methodologies, research-informed curriculum development, and innovative clinical instruction models.
• Ensure the implementation of a comprehensive and accessible system for ADN student and program recordkeeping.
• Engage with internal college departments, including Advising, Financial Aid, and the Registrar, to support ADN Program operations.
• Serve on assigned college committees and task forces, contributing to institutional initiatives.
• Chair the ADN Program Faculty Organization and Scholarship Committees while serving as an ex-officio member of all ADN Program committees.
• Collaborate with the ADN Program Advisory Committee and local professional organizations to enhance program outcomes and meet employer needs.
• Communicate emerging trends and current issues in nursing with faculty, staff, and the Dean of Nursing.
• Recruit and select qualified faculty and staff for the ADN Program.
• Guide the orientation and professional development of ADN faculty and staff.
• Conduct performance evaluations of ADN faculty and staff in accordance with college and division policies.
• Facilitate the ADN faculty rank and tenure process.
• Lead and participate in pinning and graduation ceremonies as ADN Program Director.
• Develop ADN class schedules for each academic term.
• Assign faculty to courses in collaboration with the Clinical Coordinator, ensuring alignment with program needs, faculty expertise, and workload equity.
• Oversee ADN faculty workload assignment (FWA) calculations and submission in compliance with college and division policies.
• Work with the ADN Assistant Director, Level Leads, and Clinical Coordinator to design and coordinate didactic and clinical learning experiences that align with program outcomes.
• Assist ADN Level Leads, the Clinical Coordinator, and the LVN Director in identifying and arranging clinical facilities and community resources for program courses.
• Maintain communication with the Clinical Coordinator and clinical partners to optimize student learning opportunities while ensuring patient safety.
• Partner with the Dean of Nursing to collect and analyze data from graduates, alumni, and communities of interest to assess and improve ADN program outcomes.
• Act as the ADN Program liaison with accrediting bodies, regulatory agencies, and professional/community organizations.
• Counsel ADN students on academic concerns and disciplinary matters as needed.
• Verify student completion of ADN program and graduation requirements.
• Provide didactic instruction to ADN students in accordance with Texas Board of Nursing regulations.
• Perform other duties as required.
• As an Amarillo College employee, seek knowledge of and pledge to actively engage in a culture of caring striving to serve students, peers and the community by embracing the AC Core Values: Wow, Family, Fun, Innovation, and Yes!

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of nursing education principles, evidence-based teaching methodologies, and curriculum development aligned with accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• In-depth understanding of clinical teaching strategies, patient care standards, and current best practices in nursing education.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Texas Board of Nursing (BON), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and other accrediting and approving agency standards.
• Familiarity with academic policies, faculty workload models, student enrollment processes, and institutional governance structures within a college setting.
• Understanding of budget preparation, fiscal accountability, and efficient resource allocation for program sustainability.
• Awareness of healthcare industry trends, workforce needs, and strategies for building partnerships with clinical and community stakeholders.
• Ability to lead faculty and staff in achieving program goals, aligning efforts with institutional priorities, and making data-driven decisions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to engage with faculty, students, administrators, and external stakeholders effectively.
• Expertise in mentoring faculty, conducting performance evaluations, and facilitating professional growth opportunities.
• Analytical ability to address program challenges, resolve conflicts, and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to lead the continuous improvement of the ADN Program through strategic planning and innovative teaching methodologies.
• Capacity to interpret and apply nursing education regulations, ensuring ongoing compliance with state and national standards.
• Ability to balance administrative duties, faculty oversight, student engagement, and external partnerships effectively.
• Ability to cultivate relationships with hospitals, clinics, and community organizations to enhance student learning opportunities.
• Capacity to motivate and empower faculty and staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing academic team.

Salary: Faculty Pay Information, please review the AC AY25 Faculty Salary Placement. (Salary is determined by Human Resources based on education, work experience and internal comparisons).

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to travel between offices and buildings, and requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull and/or maneuver office supplies as needed.

Working Conditions: Must be willing to work a flexible schedule (days, nights, weekends, holidays, and varying events if necessary). This is an 11-month faculty position.

Work Environment: This position operates in a professional office environment, routinely uses standard office equipment (i.e. computers, phones, copy and fax machines, filing cabinets) and is in a high traffic area with continual interruptions. Software commonly used includes Microsoft Office, Colleague, and various other educational applications. Work may also be performed outside of the office and with little to no supervision.

Notice of Background: Applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal history background check and possibly a pre-employment drug test.

Commitment Statement: Amarillo College is dedicated to building a workforce that embraces a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, fostering a culturally aware team at every organizational level. Our goal is a faculty and staff that mirrors the distinctiveness of our community and is continually enhancing their skills and knowledge to better serve our entire student population.

Promotional Opportunity Policy: Under the Amarillo College Promotional Opportunity Policy, only current appointed or part-time non-appointed employees will be considered for a position during the first five (5) working days from notice or posting.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 5x8
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Morning shift
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $95,000