Director of Practical Nursing Program

Job Description

This position provides oversight for the college's health sciences programs and oversees the PN program. The position reports to the Dean of Transfer and Health Sciences. The position assumes primary responsibility for the development, implementation, and growth of curricula/programs within the division, including presenting, networking, and partnering in the service area and regionally; provides administrative and academic leadership and supervision within the division; ensures the continuity of the division's instructional mission; coordinates the scheduling process and submits the schedule; coordinates division-related program assessment and improvement processes; ensures proper documentation of results and participates fully in the institutional effectiveness process; manages the health sciences budget; prioritizes equipment needs; evaluates full- and part-time faculty; supports the professional development and growth of division members; orients new full- and part-time faculty; maintains current licensure as required by NCBON; participates in college service, including committee work; teaches classes and/or leads special projects as recommended by the VP of Instruction and Student Services.

Minimum Qualifications

Active, unencumbered license or multi-state licensure privilege to practice as a registered nurse in NC; two years of full-time experience as a faculty member in a Board-approved nursing program; be experientially qualified, having clinical nursing experience, experience as a faculty member in a nursing program. Hold a graduate degree in nursing from an accredited institution.

Preferred Qualifications

Doctorate in health science field, curriculum and instruction, or related field. Experience as an PN program director.

Roanoke-Chowan Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Title IX/Equity and ADA/Section 504 Coordinator, Dean of Student Services,109 Community College Road, Student Services Bldg. Room 111F, Ahoskie, NC 27910, (252) 862-1267.(Employee complaints), Director of Human Resources,Human Resources, 109 Community College Road, Jernigan Bldg. Room 103, Ahoskie, NC 27910, (252) 862-1302. Any complaints filed against the Title IX/Equity Coordinator or ADA/Section 504 Coordinator shall be handled by the Executive Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs, 109 Community College Road, Jernigan Bldg. Room 104, Ahoskie, NC 27910, (252) 862-1287.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including:

• Health care ($25/$50 cost to employee)
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Optional flexible benefits: dental, vision, 401K/457, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability.