Position Type:

Faculty

Position Number:

088

Campus:

Department:

LANGSTON

Location Address:

701 Sammy Davis Jr Drive, Student and Employee Services
Langston, Oklahoma, 73050
United States

Hiring Supervisor:

Hiring Range:
(Contingent upon available funding):

Commensurate with education and experience

Work Schedule:

Varies

Faculty Appt Period:

Job Summary:

NATURE OF JOB:

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 - Tulsa campus. The University is seeking an academic leader who can articulate and advance a creative vision for the future for the School of Nursing; embrace the strategic directions of the University; and advance creative programs that are aligned with the institution's mission and School purpose.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Nursing Program Site Director reports directly to the Dean, School of Nursing and Health Professions. The Site Directors' responsibilities will include: providing academic and administrative leadership to include teaching and scholarly activities;supervising faculty and staff, ensuring that all ACEN and OBN accreditation standards are consistently met; engaging in long-range planning for the School while maintaining a continuous focus on high quality teaching, faculty research, and creative activities to enhance the School's national prominence; enhancing partnerships with local high schools and community colleges; and working with internal and external constituents to assure support for the School.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Official Transcript(s) (upload and mail official(s) to Employee Services), Current Letter of Recommendation (1), Current Letter of Recommendation (2), Current Letter of Recommendation (3)

Education & Experience

Position Qualifications:

• A master's degree in nursing and a doctoral degree; scholarly distinction appropriate for an appointment to the rank of assistant professor or associate professor (tenure track position); two years of administrative, teaching, budgetary, and personnel supervision experiences at the college level; the ability to meet eligibility requirements for a nursing license in the state of Oklahoma; current knowledge of Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN) standards.
• The successful candidate will also have excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

Langston University (LU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, LU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.