Assistant Director of Nursing

  • Arkansas State University-Beebe
  • Beebe, Arkansas
  • Full Time
Posting Details

Position Information

Position TypeFaculty

Job TitleAssistant Director of Nursing

Classification TitleInstructor

Campus LocationASU Searcy

Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

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.

The Assistant Director assists the Director of Nursing in overseeing curriculum delivery across multiple campuses and online learning environments and helps coordinate clinical education experiences in local community healthcare facilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Academic Leadership and Program Support

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.

Faculty Support and Supervision

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.

Clinical Education Coordination

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.

Teaching Responsibilities

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.

Student 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.

Program Assessment and Compliance

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.

Service and Institutional Participation

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.

Required Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Standregularly

Walkregularly

Sitoccasionally

Use hands to finger, handle, or feelregularly

Reach with hands and armsregularly

Climb or balanceoccasionally

Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawloccasionally

Talk or Hearcontinuously

Taste or smellfrequently

Physical Exertion

Up to 10 poundsregularly

Up to 25 poundsfrequently

Up to 50 poundsoccasionally

Up to 100 pounds

More than 100 pounds

Vision Requirements

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Posting Detail Information

Background Check Statement

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.

Background Check RequirementsBoth

ASU Beebe EEO Statement

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.

Posting NumberF2772014

Open Date05/19/2026

Close Date

Open Until FilledNo

Special Instructions to Applicants

NOTE: If you are a veteran, disabled veteran, or spouse of a deceased veteran and would like Veteran's Preference, we will need to see proof of status in order to grant that. Please see Veteran's Preference section of the application for specific proof.

Applicants for this position with ASU-Beebe must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with ASU-Beebe such as H1-B, F-1 (CPT/OPT), TN or any other status.

U.S. Department of Labor

Know Your Rights

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (English) (Spanish)

Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Supplemental Questions
Job ID: 521910532
Originally Posted on: 5/21/2026

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