Director of Nursing Program

This hybrid leadership role combines program administration with a limited teaching load during the academic year and
includes expanding and scaling the LPN/ADN programs. The position is a key component of Louisburg's Nursing and Rural Healthcare Workforce
Initiative, building on the College's emerging allied health credential pipeline (CNA, CHW, EMT-Basic, CMA, MLT, and related programs).

Key Responsibilities:

Administration & Accreditation

• Leads the development and establishment of a new
  Associate Degree Nursing program aligned with the College's mission, workforce needs, student learning outcomes, and expected program
  outcomes.
• Prepares and submits the application and all required supporting documentation to the North Carolina Board of Nursing for
  initial approval of the Associate Degree Nursing program, including organizational structure, curriculum plan, projected enrollment, faculty
  plans, clinical resources, facilities, student policies, budget, and program evaluation processes.
• Provides leadership for
  curriculum development, implementation, evaluation, and revision to ensure currency, rigor, clinical relevance, and alignment with
  end-of-program student learning outcomes.
• Works closely with the SVP of Enrollment to define admissions criteria for
  admission/re-admission and alternate pathways to begin or complete the nursing program(s).
• Manages the program budget and lead
  student recruitment efforts.
• Develops and maintains policies and procedures that ensure compliance with North Carolina Board of
  Nursing accreditation standards and institutional policies.
• Develops, implements, and maintains program assessment, quality
  improvement, and evaluation of student learning outcomes, graduate outcomes, and program effectiveness.
• Prepares program goals,
  annual reports, regulatory reports, accreditation documentation, and prioritized budget requests with faculty input.
• Establishes
  nursing student policies, handbooks, advising processes, orientation activities, and communication systems that support student success and
  regulatory compliance.
• Maintains accurate student, faculty, clinical, program evaluation, regulatory, and accreditation records in
  accordance with College procedures and applicable requirements.
• Convenes and leads nursing faculty meetings, advisory committee
  meetings, curriculum workgroups, and program planning activities.
• Represents the nursing program in College governance, community
  engagement, healthcare partnerships, regulatory communications, and accreditation activities.

Instruction & Course
Delivery

• Maintains a designated teaching load (3-6 credits per semester) in classroom, laboratory, or clinical settings as
  determined by institutional needs.
• Utilizes evidence-based pedagogical strategies and simulation technologies to enhance student
  learning outcomes.
• Delivers instruction that prepares a diverse student population for entry-level nursing practice and success on
  the NCLEX-RN.

Faculty & Lab Leadership

• Provides leadership for the recruitment, onboarding, supervision,
  mentoring, and evaluation of qualified nursing faculty and staff in accordance with College policy and regulatory
  requirements.
• Oversees the design, scheduling, and procurement of the nursing skills and simulation labs.
• Develops and
  maintains clinical partnerships, affiliation agreements, clinical placement processes, and agency credentialing requirements necessary to
  support student learning.

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience

• Master of
  Science in Nursing (MSN) required
• Earned doctorate (PhD or DNP) preferred
• In accordance with NCBON requirements, the
  Director of Nursing must complete education in teaching and learning principles for adult education, including curriculum development,
  implementation, and evaluation, appropriate to the program director role prior to or within the first three years of employment, if not
  already held. This may be satisfied by any of the following:

o Completion of 45 contact hours of NCBON-approved continuing
education courses

o Completion of a certificate program in nursing education

o Nine semester hours of graduate coursework in
adult learning and learning principles.

o Documentation of completion of structured, individualized development activities of at
least 45 NCBON-approved contact hours.

Licensure

Current active, unencumbered license or multistate licensure
privilege to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina.

Experience

• Two years of full-time experience as a
  faculty member in a Board-approved nursing program; three or more years preferred.
• Clinical nursing experience, nursing faculty
  experience, and academic or nursing leadership experience sufficient to lead the program in accomplishing its mission, goals, and expected
  program outcomes.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to lead the startup, approval, implementation, and
  continuous improvement of an Associate Degree in Nursing program, including navigating NCBON state board approval and national accreditation
  (ACEN/CNEA) processes.
• Proficiency in written, oral, interpersonal, and collaborative communication with faculty, students,
  administrators, clinical partners, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to organize complex
  projects, manage competing priorities, analyze data, solve problems, and make evidence-informed recommendations.
• Commitment to
  student-centered learning, faculty development, professional integrity, and excellence in nursing education.

About Louisburg
College

Louisburg College is a private, residential, two-year college with enrollment ranging from 400-500 students. This
position supports the College's mission to serve as a regional workforce and economic anchor, expanding access to healthcare careers across
Franklin County and the region.

To Apply

Send a cover letter, resume, and at least three (3) professional references
to Human Resources at hr@louisburg.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position has been
filled.

Louisburg College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. It is the
policy and practice of the College to provide equal opportunity to all persons. The College does not discriminate against its employees or
applicants for employment because of race, color, national origin, age (as defined by the Age Discrimination in Employment Act), religion,
gender, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship including, but
not limited to, recruitment, selection, advancement, compensation, benefits, transfer, and termination.

Related by faith to the
Methodist Church, Louisburg College is committed to offering a supportive community that nurtures young men and women intellectually,
culturally, socially, physically, and spiritually. As a two-year residential institution, we provide a bridge for students to make a
successful transition from high school to senior colleges and universities.