Director - Nursing Program

UT Tyler; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Fringe benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness breaks

Employee assistance program

Meal deals

Job summary

The University of Texas Permian Basin is seeking a clinical, non-tenure-track Associate Professor or Full Professor to serve as Director of the Nursing Program. The role includes academic and administrative leadership, ensuring compliance and driving BSN/MSN curriculum delivery while maintaining limited teaching load.

Responsibilities cover accreditation, student outcomes, clinical partnerships, and faculty development within a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Five key requirements for candidates: Master’s in Nursing; doctoral nursing or related field; active Texas RN license; at least three years teaching in a professional nursing program; at least three years leadership/administration in nursing education.

Responsibilities

• Ensure TBON compliance and program accreditation standards.
• Oversee BSN/MSN curriculum development and delivery.
• Lead faculty and administrative staff; recruit and mentor team.
• Manage clinical sites and partnerships; ensure student outcomes.
• Administer resources and budgets for the nursing programs.
• Support advisory board and community health initiatives.
• Represent nursing across the institution and with regulatory bodies.
• Coordinate admissions, progression, and graduation prerequisites.
• Ensure timely documentation for licensure and program reporting.
• Maintain program quality and prepare/monitor program assessments.
• Facilitate regular faculty meetings and data-informed decisions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the college dean.
• Maintain a non-teaching workload capped at 3 semester hours.

Skills

Teaching experience

Leadership experience

English proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Doctoral degree in Nursing or related field

Job description

The University of Texas Permian Basin’s College of Health Sciences welcomes applications for a clinical, non-tenure-track Associate Professor or Full Professor to serve as Director of the Nursing Program.

Salary Range

Essential Functions

The Director of Nursing Program provides academic, administrative, and faculty leadership for the School of Nursing within the College of Health Sciences. Reporting to the Dean of the College of Health Sciences, the Director executes the BSN academic strategy, oversees curriculum delivery for BSN and MSN programs, ensures compliance with Texas Board of Nursing rules, accreditation standards, and applicable regulatory requirements, and maintains accountability for student outcomes including first time NCLEX pass rates, persistence, graduation rates, student satisfaction, faculty support, and faculty development. The Director supports systematic program review, continuous improvement, clinical partnerships, faculty assignments, student progression, and regional workforce alignment while working closely with faculty, students, staff, clinical partners, advisory board members, and institutional departments. The Director will not carry a teaching load exceeding Three (3) semester credit hours.

1. 1. Ensure full compliance with the TBON Rules 214 and 215 governing professional nursing education.
2. 2. Serve as the designated Program Administrator authorized as the primary contact for the Texas Board of Nursing.
3. 3. Complete and submit mandatory state documentation, including the Affidavit for Graduation, NEPIS, and CANEP, by the required deadlines.
4. 4. Manage direct oversight of the nursing unit to meet standards set by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
5. 5. Direct the planning, implementation, evaluation, and revision of the BSN and MSN curriculum to meet evolving healthcare education and workforce demands.
6. 6. Approve instructional staff and ensure faculty are assigned to content areas matching their clinical and professional expertise.
7. 7. Approve and implement fair policies for the admission, progression, probation, and dismissal of nursing students.
8. 8. Oversee the selection of appropriate clinical sites and maintain active clinical affiliation agreements.
9. 9. Build, mentor, and support a high-performing academic team of full-time and adjunct faculty, lab staff, and experiential learning coordinators.
10. 10. Evaluate teaching staff performance, identify progressive development needs, and maintain required evidence of faculty expertise.
11. 11. Prepare, administer, and monitor the nursing programs' instruction resource allocations.
12. 12. Facilitate regular faculty group sessions to encourage and communicate data-informed decisions about the program.
13. 13. Create and maintain an active advisory board to expand clinical capacity, fulfill regional workforce needs, and maintain curriculum currency.
14. 14. Participate and promote faculty and student engagement in community health initiatives.
15. 15. Manage student appeals and grievances, and ensure students meet all graduation and licensure prerequisites.
16. 16. Represent nursing interests across other institutional departments (e.g., registrar, student affairs, enrollment management).
17. 17. Perform other duties as assigned by the college dean.

Required Qualifications

1. 1. Master’s degree in Nursing.
2. 2. Doctoral degree in Nursing, such as PhD, DNP, DNS, or DNSc, or a doctoral degree in a related field, such as EdD, DrPH, or PhD in Education.
3. 3. Current unencumbered license or privilege to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Texas.
4. 4. Three (3) years of teaching experience in a professional nursing program.
5. 5. Three (3) years of leadership or administrative experience in nursing education.
6. 6. Proficiency in the English language.

Preferred Qualifications

1. 1. Effective verbal and written communication skills.
2. 2. Demonstrated record of building relationships with hospitals, health care providers, community colleges, higher education institutions, and other constituents.

Additional Information

Required Application Materials

1. 1.Cover Letter
2. 2.Curriculum Vitae (CV)
3. 3. List of References
4. 4. Unofficial transcripts
5. 5. Letters of Recommendation (Preferred)

Conditions of Employment

1. 1. The job description is not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor.
2. 2. Employment is subject to an introductory period to monitor employee performance.
3. 3. Once hired, the prospective employee must present documentation within three (3) days of the hire date to establish their identity and employment eligibility as required by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire. UTPB participates in e-Verify.
4. 4. Employees must be able and willing to travel and perform duties away from campus as necessary and must be able to operate a licensed motor vehicle, have access to a dependable motor vehicle, and possess a valid state driver’s license. Must have and maintain a satisfactory driver’s record.
5. 5. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
6. 6. UT Permian Basin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Schedule

Generally, the normal work hours for the university are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 – 5:30 pm; Friday, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm with a one-hour lunch. The individual holding this position may need to be available early morning, evening, and on weekends to meet the needs of the department. Hours worked may differ with some departments.

Standard Working Conditions

1. 1. Able to lift various materials up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis.
2. 2. Able to bend, crouch, and reach continuously.
3. 3. Physically able remain seated, frequently to continuously.
4. 4. Able to remain standing up to 15% of the time.
5. 5. Possesses dexterity abilities required to perform job duties including extensive keyboard work, operating office equipment, performing filing, and other job-related responsibilities that include extensive wrist and hand movement.
6. 6. Standard working conditions may differ depending on department and occupation

University Benefits

1. 1. UT Permian Basin offers an excellent compensation package including heath, retirement, & fringe benefits for eligible employees.
2. 2. Coverage includes medical, prescriptions, life insurance, AD&D, and matching retirement provided by UTPB.
3. 3. You may also be eligible to add dental, vision, family coverage, & flex-spending accounts, additional retirement, and a few other coverages as options too.
4. 4. Fringe benefits include tuition reimbursement (after one year of service), wellness breaks, employee assistant program (EAP), and meal deals, among other perks and discounts!
5. 5. Our benefits package, along with an ample leave policy, make for a great total compensation package.

About the University

The University of Texas Permian Basin is located in Odessa, Texas. It was authorized by the Texas Legislature in 1969 and founded in 1973. The Permian Basin is one of the fastest-growing, culturally vibrant, economically invigorated regions of the country – full of industry, culture, and wide-open spaces. At the academic heart of this area sits The University of Texas Permian Basin – which every year, delivers smart, savvy leaders across the U.S.

As a regional, comprehensive institution, The University of Texas Permian Basin serves a diverse community of students from the region, the state, and beyond. Through excellence in student-centered teaching, learning, research, and public service, the University cultivates engaged citizens and impacts lives while advancing the technology and public interests of West Texas.

Our vision is that the University of Texas Permian Basin will be an innovative, responsive university that thinks large and lives local. We will lead in advancing education, research, economic competitiveness, and cultural enrichment.
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