Nursing Program Director: Academic Leadership

simplicant.com, inc.; Kirtland (OH); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Vacation and personal days

Holiday and sick time

Job summary

Lakeland Community College is seeking a full-time, 12-month Nursing Program Director to lead the associate and RN-BSN programs, ensuring alignment with accrediting bodies and college mission.

The role reports to the Dean for Health Professions and includes curriculum development, faculty supervision, budget oversight, and coordination with clinical agencies to support student success.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved registered nursing education program.
• Master’s degree with a major in nursing; earned doctorate preferred.
• Five (5) years nursing practice as an RN, two of which as faculty in a nursing education program.
• Current, valid Ohio RN licensure.
• Leadership experience in nursing education, healthcare administration, or academic setting.
• Experience with curriculum development, accreditation, and program assessment preferred

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a plan for evaluating and improving curriculum based on student outcomes, input from stakeholders, and changes in standards.
• Supervises and evaluates nursing faculty.
• Advises on planning, evaluating, or revising courses and clinical experiences.
• Participates in faculty hiring, orientation, and evaluation processes.
• Supports faculty development and maintains program quality through systematic evaluation.
• Oversees budget for the nursing program, including purchasing instructional materials and equipment.
• Maintains cooperative relationships with college administration and external partners including clinical agencies.
• Ensures regular faculty meetings and action plans to implement program evaluation.
• Leads processes for maintaining accreditation and Ohio Board of Nursing approval.
• Plans orientation and registration for new and returning students.
• Coordinates clinical onboarding with internal and external sites.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Curriculum development

Accreditation knowledge

Program assessment

Faculty supervision

Budget management

Policy interpretation

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Doctorate (preferred)

Job description

Lakeland Community College is seeking a full-time, 12-month Nursing Program Director to lead the associate and RN-BSN programs, ensuring alignment with accrediting bodies and college mission.

The role reports to the Dean for Health Professions and includes curriculum development, faculty supervision, budget oversight, and coordination with clinical agencies to support student success.