About the role
Campus
LANGSTON
Contact Name & Email
Nika Wilson, luhumanresources@langston.edu
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Appointment Length
12 month
Hiring Range
Commensurate with expereince and education
Priority Application Date
Resumes will be accepted until position is filled.
Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references
About this Position
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.
Teaching Areas
The candidate may be assigned to teach one or more of the following areas based on expertise and departmental needs:
- Childrearing (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 Responsiblities
- 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
- Master's in Nurisng in 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
- Unencumbered RN license in Oklahoma or eligibility for licensure (must obtain before hire)
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctorate
- Active enrollment in an accredited doctoral program with documented progress may be considered with a signed agreement for completion
- Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:
- Demonstrated leadership in accreditation, curriculum development, and faculty development
- Area of specialization in Adult Health (Medical-Surgical) or Childrearing (Pediatrics)