Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Main Campus

Job Type

Faculty

Job Number

202500096

Department

Healthcare and Sciences

Opening Date

06/03/2026

FLSA

Exempt

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• Lamar Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.
• LITs Annual Security Report is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC § 1092(f), 34 CFR

668.46). This report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts

(Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the Institute will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent

calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the Institute or a recognized student

organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Annual Security Report, you can

stop by Lamar Institute of Technology, Eagles Nest building at 855 East Lavaca, Beaumont, TX, 77705, or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 409-247-4838 or emailing titleix@lit.edu.

• If you have questions, please email the Human Resources department at hr@lit.edu or call 409-981-6824.

Job Summary

The Director of Nursing's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, developing and maintaining all educational and administrative aspects of the Associate Degree Nursing Program. This includes planning, and administration of the program in accordance with state, national, and College policies and procedures. Additionally, provide leadership and oversight of the CNA program. This person will provide strategic leadership and promote a culture of excellence to engage faculty, staff, and students in the continuous improvement of the educational experience. This Director will develop, execute, and manage College success initiatives through measurable results and performance indicators. This position reports directly to the Department Chair of Healthcare and Sciences, and is exempt.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Represents the governing entity and the program of nursing
• Fulfills their authorized role to direct the program in all its phases
• Approves the instructional staff in the nursing program
• Selects appropriate clinical sites
• Approves and implements policies for the admission, progression, probation, and
• dismissal of students
• Ensures the enforcement of student policies
• Assigns faculty to teach content in their areas of expertise and knowledge
• Verifies students' completion of program requirements
• Completes and submits the Texas Board of Nursing Affidavit of Graduation
• Completes and submits the NEPIS and CANEP by the required dates; and Notifies Board Staff immediately when there is a change in the name of the program director or in contact information.
• Participates in the budget process that ensures that the nursing program budget is comparable to that of other departments;
• Develops and maintains an environment conducive to the teaching/learning process;
• Serves as a liaison for the nursing program with the administration of the governing entity;
• Leads the faculty in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the curriculum;
• Maintains an ongoing relationship with the community and with clinical affiliating agencies;
• Advocates for adequate faculty to teach in the program; and
• Participates in the strategic plan for the governing entity that includes future planning for the nursing program.
• Create and submit initial applications for an Associate Degree Nursing Program to appropriate agencies including the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN), Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Texas Board of Nursing, SACSCOC and any other local, state, or national accrediting agencies required to operate in Texas.
• Provide academic leadership to faculty, staff, and students, including recruitment, selection, and oversight of nursing faculty.
• Plan, administer, and continuously improve the nursing program, including curriculum development, assessment, evaluation, and program review/self-study.
• Coordinate assessment of student learning outcomes and ensure continuous curriculum improvement in collaboration with faculty.
• Coordinate NCLEX preparation for students.
• Develop class schedules in collaboration with nursing faculty and the Department Chair.
• Recruit, select, and oversee the nursing faculty.
• Solicit individuals to serve on the nursing advisory committee and facilitate the meetings.
• Develop and maintain contractual arrangements with clinical facilities.
• Ensure high quality program facilities and equipment that meet healthcare industry standards.
• Teaching - as defined by LIT for the program or supporting coursework - to include all instructional modalities and offering times.
• Evaluate and recommend textbooks and other learning or instructional aids.
• Provide CNA program and faculty leadership, curriculum oversight, learning resources, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree (or higher) in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university
• Minimum of two (2) years teaching experience in a professional (pre-licensure) nursing education program
• Minimum of five (5) years of varied nursing experience as a licensed nurse
• Hold a current, unencumbered license or privilege to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities in nursing education and program administration
• Evidence of competency and advanced preparation in nursing, education, and administration

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Nursing or related field
• More than three (3) years teaching experience in a professional nursing education program
• Prior leadership experience in a nursing education program (e.g., director, coordinator, or faculty leadership role)
• Experience with accreditation processes (e.g., ACEN, SACSCOC) and Texas Board of Nursing compliance
• Experience in curriculum development, program evaluation, and student outcomes assessment
• Experience managing faculty, budgets, and program operations in higher education
• Experience developing and maintaining clinical partnerships

Supplemental Information

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job (similar demands of a nurse in the field). Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lamar Institute of Technology is an E-Verify Employer.
• This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record

information. Click here for the Security Sensitive Release Form.

01

Do you have at least a masters degree in Nursing?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a license or privilege to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Texas?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of experience do you have in the field of nursing? Please describe.

04

How many years of teaching experience do you have in a professional (pre-licensure) nursing education program?

• No experience
• 0-2 years
• 2-4 years
• 5 or more years

Required Question

Employer Lamar Institute of Technology (TX)

Address P.O. Box 10043

Beaumont, Texas, 77710

Website https://www.lit.edu