Assistant Professor​/Site Director School of Nursing; Langston Campus

Assistant Professor/Site Director School Of Nursing (Langston Campus)

Langston University, a comprehensive land-grant historically Black institution of higher learning, invites nominations and applications for the position of Site Director, School of Nursing – Langston Campus. The University seeks an academic leader who can articulate and advance a creative vision for the future of the School of Nursing; align strategic goals with the university's mission; ensure program compliance and academic excellence;

and foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing academic environment.

The candidate may be assigned to teach one or more of the following areas based on expertise and departmental needs:

• Child rearing (Pediatrics)
• Childbearing (Obstetrics)
• Adult Health (Medical-Surgical)
• Psychosocial/Mental Health Nursing

Didactic and/or clinical instruction is required based on full-time or adjunct status. Clinical teaching may include weekday, evening, and weekend shifts.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Provide day-to-day operational oversight of the Langston campus nursing program
• Lead and coordinate all faculty and student activities at the site to ensure program continuity and quality
• Oversee curriculum delivery, implementation, and evaluation in collaboration with program faculty
• Monitor course syllabi, instructional quality, and clinical experiences for consistency and alignment with program standards
• Conduct regular program assessments and lead continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Lead strategic planning and goal setting in coordination with the Dean and broader nursing leadership
• Assists in preparing and submitting reports for accreditation bodies (e.g., ACEN), the Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN), and internal university offices
• Ensure site compliance with accreditation, state, and federal regulations
• Develop and maintain productive partnerships with clinical agencies, education stakeholders, and community organizations
• Manage faculty performance reviews, class observations, and developmental feedback sessions
• Provide conflict resolution and mediation support for faculty, staff, and students
• Support enrollment management, retention strategies, and student success initiatives
• Lead faculty onboarding, mentoring, and professional development planning
• Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration with other university departments and schools
• Coordinate use of campus facilities, technology, simulation labs, and instructional resources
• Manage purchasing requests and resource allocations in consultation with the Dean
• Represent the School of Nursing in university-wide leadership meetings, initiatives, and public engagements
• Support the development and implementation of grants and externally funded projects
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean

Required qualifications include:

• Master's in Nursing from an accredited institution (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• Minimum of two years of academic administrative experience, including teaching, budgeting, and personnel supervision at the college level

Certifications, registrations, and/or licenses required:

• Unencumbered RN license in Oklahoma or eligibility for licensure (must obtain before hire)

Preferred qualifications include:

• Doctorate
• Active enrollment in an accredited doctoral program with documented progress may be considered with a signed agreement for completion
• Demonstrated leadership in accreditation, curriculum development, and faculty development
• Area of specialization in Adult Health (Medical-Surgical) or Child rearing (Pediatrics)