Director of Nursing (INTERNAL POSTING)

Director of Nursing (INTERNAL POSTING)

Salary

$61,711.00 - $123,547.00 Annually

Location

TSCC - 1225 Air Base Blvd, Montgomery, AL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

06677

College/Division

TSCC-201340-Registered Nursing

Opening Date

06/03/2026

Closing Date

6/16/2026 11:59 PM Central

Campus Location

Trenholm State Community College

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Position Summary

The Director of Nursing is directly responsible for the supervision and administration of the LPN and ADN programs. This includes new curriculum development, curriculum revision, schedule preparation, recruitment and supervision of instructors, budget management, and any other duties necessary for the successful operation of the programs. The continuation of the position is contingent upon grant renewal. This position is posted in compliance with Alabama Code §16-22-15. It is the intent to place a current employee in this position.

Salary Schedule: D1 IV

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

Teaching Responsibilities:

• Instructs students in the classroom at twenty-five percent of workload.
• Conducts instruction in a wide variety of settings and time frames, to include day, evening, and weekends.
• Assists in the planning of instruction; prepares course materials, objectives, and syllabi; and designs curriculum.
• Serves as faculty advisor.
• Counsel's students with disciplinary issues, and documents decision for student file.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Ensures excellence in educational delivery and course/program management.
• Directs and supervises the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Nursing Education programs.
• Prepare instructional offerings at off-campus site by scheduling classes and arranging for or assigning qualified instructors.
• Oversee and interpret data related to enrollment management, recruitment, and retention for Nursing Education.
• Prepares program budget requests and supervises the approved budgets.
• Prepares the ACEN Self-Study for continued accreditation and assigns faculty standards to address.
• Oversee SACSCOC compliance and specialty accreditation compliance for the registered nursing and licensed practical nursing programs.
• Completes all Unit Strategic Plans and Student Learning Outcomes processes for the Nursing Education programs and evaluates program outcomes.
• Overseas and verifies admission, progression, and dismissal of nursing students. Approves and signs correspondence.
• Maintains inventory and equipment assigned to Nursing Education.
• Assigns classrooms, labs, or other areas used by staff and faculty.
• Ensure that all learning environments (e.g., classroom and lab facilities) are maintained in a clean, safe, and orderly manner.
• Prepares and disseminates faculty workload assignments in a timely manner.
• Provides staff professional development.
• Supervises and evaluates support staff on an ongoing basis.
• Directs and participates in the development and evaluation of course syllabi.
• Collect and interpret data related to nursing education to improve outcomes.

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Conducts program meetings to maintain communication, quality, and continuity
• Represents Nursing Education at college meetings and other activities.
• Actively partners with community affiliates to meet workforce needs in Region 5.
• Recruits, hires, orients, and evaluates full-time and part-time faculty.
• Supervises full-time and part-time instructors and evaluates instructors on an ongoing basis with an annual evaluation completed by the defined College schedule.
• Maintains program records and reports and submits reports yearly to the ABN and ACEN.
• participate in a variety of college activities.
• Participate in the development and evaluation of catalog entries, brochures, and website.
• Directs and participates in academic and career advisement of students.
• Provides positive direction and vision to nursing faculty to meet department goals.
• Identifies and documents deficiencies in faculty instruction/behaviors and provides due process to faculty with follow-up to resolution.
• Organizes and prepares for a minimum of one Nursing Advisory Committee Meeting annually.
• Organizes a multidisciplinary health science team simulation each year.
• Provides one team-building exercise for faculty each year.

Other Duties & Responsibilities:

• Participates in local, regional, state, and national activities necessary to maintain awareness of current issues affecting higher education and specific disciplines.
• Complies with all policies of the College, the Alabama Community College System, and the ACCS Board of Trustees.
• Performs additional duties assigned by the Dean of Health Sciences and relevant to the Nursing Education programs.
• Assume any duties assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution.
• Three years' experience teaching as a nurse educator in an accredited nursing program, preferably at a two-year college.
• Three years' experience in nursing practice.
• Must possess a current unencumbered Alabama licensure as a registered nurse.
• Philosophy compatible with all levels of nursing education and the technical college/ community college mission.
• Knowledge of the Alabama Nurse Practice Act, Alabama Board of Nursing Administrative Code, and ACEN Standards of Accreditation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three years' administrative/supervisory experience.
• Teaching experience and educational preparation to ensure current knowledge of program content and educational design, skill in educational methodologies, and expertise in program administration.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge and experience with curriculum and new program development.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and manage complicated tasks.
• Ability to use email and Microsoft Word proficiently.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to demonstrate and provide instruction while working on equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to lift, move, or transport independently instructional equipment specific to the program.
• Ability to operate and demonstrate all equipment integral to the curriculum.
• Prolonged sitting and standing at times.
• Some overnight travel required.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel independently.
• Ability to work with large groups.
• Ability to traverse both campuses.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to communicate by using PC, telephone, and written media.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed online application packet to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will not be considered. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. A complete application packet consists of:

• Trenholm State Community College online employment application.
• A current resume, including three (3) references.
• Copy of transcripts that demonstrate the required educational qualifications must be included and must identify the applicant, institution, degree, and date conferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE VERIFICATION

Neither a resume nor an application is appropriate verification of work experience. It is not our policy to contact current and/or previous employers to obtain employment verification. "Work experience verification is required in writing from your current and/or previous employer(s) confirming the required level of experience as stated in the "Minimum Qualifications" section and other related experience. Verification should include dates of employment and position title(s). Proof of work experience verification may be delayed until an official offer of employment using the Work Experience Verification form, which is found on the Human Resources home page. All work experience verification must be completed within 15 days following the employment offer.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Complete application files will be accepted by the Office of Human Resources on a continuous basis and remain active for one year for available positions. Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of a position opportunity.

EEOC, E-VERIFY, BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS: Trenholm State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Trenholm State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.

Trenholm State Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled by the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation. The applicant will be responsible for the cost of the criminal background investigation.

This employer participates in E-Verify.

Sick Leave

All regular full-time instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is equivalent to 7 hours per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teachers Retirement.

7 hours per month

(may accumulate an unlimited number)

Annual Leave

Not applicable

(off between terms)

Personal Leave

All regular full-time instructional staff earns up to five (5) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.

Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.

(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)

Professional Leave

Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays

New Years Day

Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday

National Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

16 (5 locally assigned)

Retirement

The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit The Retirement Systems of Alabama. All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers Retirement System of Alabama.

Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)

Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)

Law Enforcement Officers:

Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)

Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)

Health Insurance

PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit http://www.rsa-al.gov/index.php/members/peehip

Premium amounts:

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307
• Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.

Tobacco Usage Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.

If desired, employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.

Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

• Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
• Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50

Institution matches $904 monthly (effective 10/01/25).

Duty Hours

(Hours vary by campus and instructional needs)

Tuition Assistance

This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.

Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:

1/3 waived after 1st year

2/3 waived after 2nd year

3/3 waived after 3rd year

Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.

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Do you have a Master's degree in nursing from a regionally accredited institution?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have three years' experience teaching as a nurse educator in an accredited nursing program, preferably at a two-year college?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have three years' experience in nursing practice.?

• Yes
• No

04

4. Do you possess a current unencumbered Alabama licensure as a registered nurse?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have a philosophy compatible with all levels of nursing education and the technical college/ community college mission?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have knowledge of the Alabama Nurse Practice Act, Alabama Board of Nursing Administrative Code, and ACEN Standards of Accreditation?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have knowledge and experience with curriculum and new program development?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have excellent oral and written communication skills?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have the ability to multi-task?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have the ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and manage complicated tasks?

• Yes
• No

11

Do you have the ability to use Outlook email and Microsoft Word, and Excel proficiently?

• Yes
• No

12

Do you have the ability to work flexible hours?

• Yes
• No

13

Do you have the ability to operate and demonstrate all equipment integral to the curriculum?

• Yes
• No

14

Do you have the ability to communicate by using PC, telephone, and written media?

• Yes
• No

15

Will you be able to perform the job functions as stated in the job posting with or without reasonable accommodations?

• Yes
• No

16

Do you have a valid drivers license and ability to travel independently?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

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