Assistant Director of Nursing

SALEM COMMUNITY COLLEGE • Carneys Point Township, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Works collaboratively with the Assistant Dean of Nursing, faculty, staff, and campus partners to maintain a high-quality nursing program that prepares graduates for professional practice and licensure.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited institution including add ’l courses in education.
• Unencumbered NJ RN license (or eligibility for licensure).
• Minimum of three years of clinical nursing experience.
• Experience in nursing education, including teaching in a pre-licensure program.
• Knowledge of curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation processes.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, administrators, staff and external constituencies.
• Working knowledge of current and emerging computer hardware and software, including relevant ERP systems and all Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with ACEN or CCNE accreditation.
• Up-to-date professional competence demonstrated by ongoing clinical practice, continuing education, attendance at workshops and conferences or academic coursework.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching at a community college preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate curriculum development, revision, and evaluation to ensure alignment with program outcomes, accreditation standards, and current nursing practice.
• Support the preparation, submission, and maintenance of accreditation and regulatory documentation.
• Assist with program assessment, data collection, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to strategic planning for program growth, retention, and student success.
• Provide leadership during summer months with a focus on student success initiatives, retention planning, and preparation for the upcoming academic year.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Dean to support faculty onboarding, mentoring, and professional development.
• Participate in departmental scheduling, resource planning, and policy development.
• Teach 7.5 contact hours per Fall and Spring semester.
• Teach 1 contact hour during the summer session.
• Serve as the primary instructor for the Reentry Course, designed to prepare returning students for fall and spring coursework.
• Maintain high-impact teaching practices that support diverse learners and promote academic success.
• Provide academic advising, coaching, and support to nursing students.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate initiatives aimed at improving student retention, progression, and completion.
• Monitor student performance trends and collaborate with faculty to design targeted interventions.
• Support students returning from leave or academic interruption through structured reentry programming.
• Foster a supportive, inclusive learning environment that promotes student engagement and well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager