Assistant Director of Nursing

The Assistant Director of Nursing provides leadership and administrative support for the nursing programs within the Nursing Department, including the Practical Nursing ( LPN ), Registered Nursing (RN), and Patient Care Technician ( PCT ) programs. The position supports program operations, accreditation compliance, faculty coordination, and student success while teaching a half‑time instructional load.

• Assist the Director of Nursing in the administration and coordination of the LPN , RN, and PCT programs.
• Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of nursing curriculum across multiple delivery formats including face‑to‑face, hybrid, and online instruction.
• Ensure compliance with state board of nursing regulations, accreditation standards, and college policies.
• Participate in program review, strategic planning, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Assist with scheduling of courses and faculty assignments across multiple campuses.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to full‑time and adjunct nursing faculty.
• Assist with faculty orientation, evaluation, and professional development.
• Support instructional quality and consistency across courses and campuses.

• Assist in developing and maintaining partnerships with local healthcare facilities for clinical placements.
• Support coordination and oversight of student clinical experiences.
• Ensure clinical placements meet regulatory and accreditation standards.

• Teach a half load of nursing coursework each semester in classroom, laboratory, simulation, or online environments.
• Develop course materials aligned with program outcomes and accreditation standards.
• Evaluate student learning and provide academic advising and support.

• Participate in student recruitment, retention, and progression initiatives.
• Assist with student advising and program orientation.
• Address student concerns in collaboration with faculty and the Director of Nursing.

• Assist with accreditation preparation and reporting.
• Collect and analyze data related to program outcomes, including licensure pass rates, retention, and job placement.
• Support preparation of reports required by regulatory and accrediting bodies.

• Serve on college committees as assigned.
• Participate in community outreach and workforce partnership initiatives.
• Represent the nursing programs within the college and the broader healthcare community.

• Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited institution.
• Current unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license (or eligibility for licensure in the state).
• Minimum 3–4 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Prior teaching experience in nursing education.
• Knowledge of nursing accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.

• Doctorate in Nursing or a related field (DNP, PhD, EdD).
• Experience with community college nursing programs.
• Administrative or program leadership experience.

Minimum Salary or Salary Range: $55,233 + $8,000 Nursing Stipend + $8,000 Assistant Director Stipend

Physical Activities

Stand

Stand regularly

Walk

Walk regularly

Sit

Sit occasionally

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel regularly

Reach with hands and arms

Reach with hands and arms regularly

Climb or balance

Climb or balance occasionally

Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl occasionally

Talk or Hear

Taste or smell

Taste or smell frequently

Physical Exertion

Up to 10 pounds

Up to 10 pounds regularly

Up to 25 pounds

Up to 25 pounds frequently

Up to 50 pounds

Up to 50 pounds occasionally

Up to 100 pounds

More than 100 pounds

Vision Requirements

Close vision, Distance vision, Color vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception, Ability to adjust focus

This position will be subject to a pre‑employment criminal, sex‑offender registry background check. In cases where pre‑determined, an additional financial/credit history/ background check may be required as well. Convictions that have been sealed or legally eradicated and misdemeanor convictions for which probation was completed and the case was dismissed, will be excluded. Disclosure does not constitute an automatic bar to employment.

Factors such as dates of the offense, seriousness and nature of the violation, rehabilitation and position applied for will be taken into account.

Arkansas State University – Beebe shall provide equal opportunity for employment to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, and shall strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout our campuses for faculty and staff. Our goal is to foster a workplace community where individuals are valued for their diverse backgrounds and differences.