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Director of Nursing Programs

Registered NurseNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$90k-$95k

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Job Description

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02/28/2027

Type of Position

Faculty - Non-Tenure

Workstudy Position

No

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift

Sponsorship Available

No

Institution Name

University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College

University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College at North Little Rock is an integral part of the Arkansas Technical and Community College System maintained by the State of Arkansas. The college is governed by the University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees and a seven-member Board of Visitors and derives its support largely from student tuition and fees and legislative appropriations.

UA - Pulaski Tech, a comprehensive two-year college, offers associate degree and certificate programs for students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges and universities and/or for career preparation and advancement. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Summary of Job Duties

The University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College in North Little Rock, Arkansas, is accepting applications for a full-time, 12-month position as the Director of Nursing Programs. This position requires a commitment to leadership and administrative oversight in a dynamic community college setting and the ability to successfully interact and respond to the broad ranging needs of an academically and culturally diverse campus setting.

Position Summary

The Director of Nursing Programs manages the instructors and the educational activities of the Nursing Assistant, Medication Assistant, and Practical Nursing programs. The Director of Nursing Programs will be responsible for the applicable accreditation/approval standards per agency regulations and UAPTC’s Policy and Procedures.

Qualifications

  • Supervises and monitors faculty activities by conducting faculty evaluations/classroom observations and ensuring continued education compliance for all programs that fall under the nursing umbrella;
  • Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees in accordance with the college policies and applicable laws;
  • Serves as departmental budget manager;
  • Oversees didactic content, laboratory/clinical content, clinical rotations and affiliation agreements;
  • Obtains/maintains accreditations/certificates/licenses from state and career placement;
  • Designs new or implements changes to courses, degrees, and programs meeting institutional and program assessment and accreditation;
  • Develops departmental strategic and operating plans in support of the college’s initiatives;
  • Services as a member of the Chair/Program Director’s Cabinet and Advisory Boards;
  • Contributes to decision-making on policies and problem-solving;
  • Completes all department reports, schedules, and planning documents;
  • Participates in communication between all constituents/affiliates, both internal and external;
  • Collaborates with college officials in securing and administering grants; and
  • Responsible for recruiting, orienting and supervising faculty members for the program
  • Develops and maintains a resource of qualified adjunct instructors
  • Participates in developing and delivering faculty in-service
  • Assists Human Resources in assuring faculty are current with continuing education, licensure and certificate renewals
  • Assists the Dean in developing academic schedules in compliance with College standards and program accreditation/approval standards
  • Assists the Dean of Student Life and Wellness in progressive disciplinary action, addressing complaints and resolving problems
  • Assists faculty in developing syllabi, resource materials, classroom activities and outcome assessments
  • Participates in curriculum revision
  • Maintains curriculum in a variety of media
  • Assures that lab equipment is properly ordered, maintained, and replaced
  • Participates in the selection of textbooks, software, and capital equipment
  • Participates in establishing entrance requirements in the student selection process
  • Facilitates advisory committee meetings
  • Monitors student retention, by instructor and/or term
  • Monitors graduate placement and pass rates on applicable licensure and registry examinations
  • Participates in accreditation and approval processes
  • Monitors and assures program compliance
  • Be available in person, by phone, or other methods of communication to respond to students in a timely manner as problems arise
  • Maintain inventory, equipment, and supply procurement and assure readiness of clinical laboratory and didactic classrooms
  • Serve as the coordinating member of the Advisory Committee for the program
  • Maintains current level of knowledge through participation in educational and in-service programs, workshops, and professional affiliations
  • Serves on college wide committees as appropriate
  • Maintains office hours
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Performs instructional duties for class and/or clinical as necessary.

Other Responsibilities of This Position Include

  • Active participation in non-instructional campus responsibilities (considered service to the College), such as shared governance committee work, scholarship review committee or reader, appeals committee assignments, awards committee, participation in department, school, or campus wide initiatives, representing the college at recruitment and other community events, serving as an advisor for a registered student organization, etc.
  • Development of assessment of student learning and departmental programs.
  • A commitment to developing and following institutional and departmental policies or procedures regarding classroom/laboratory safety.
  • A commitment to student success and retention.
  • Candidates for this position must possess a thorough knowledge of the nursing field, a commitment to high academic standards, and excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Participates in communication between all constituents/affiliates, both internal and external;
  • Active, unencumbered registered nursing license for the state of Arkansas;
  • Must be able to teach theory or clinical in either morning, evening, or weekend schedules;
  • Strong verbal, written, and electronic communication skills;
  • Microsoft Office proficiency;
  • Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently toward course objectives; and
  • Ability to work effectively as a team member.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelors of Science in Nursing
  • Minimum of three (3) years of nursing practice
  • Leadership/Management Experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Three (3) to five (5) years of instructional experience
  • Master’s Degree in Nursing

Qualification Equivalencies

Additional Information

Salary Information

$90,000-$95,000

Required Documents to Apply

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Statement of Teaching Philosophy, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Optional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recruitment Contact Information

humanresources@uaptc.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College is committed to providing a safe campus community. Title IX protects the college community from sexual harassment in a school's education programs and activities.

This means that Title IX protects the college community in connection with all academic, educational, extracurricular, athletic, and other programs of the school, whether those programs take place in a school's facilities, in college transportation, at a class or training program sponsored by the school at another location, or elsewhere.

We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening.

Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position.

Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Nursing Programs manages instructors and educational activities for nursing assistant and practical nursing programs while ensuring compliance with accreditation standards. The role involves departmental budget management, curriculum development, faculty supervision, and active participation in college-wide committees.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nursing LeadershipAcademic AdministrationAccreditation ComplianceClinical Rotation OversightStrategic PlanningRegulatory ComplianceInstructional Design

Nursing Education — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 47 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 53% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Arkansas is 86.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$93k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $106k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Arkansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Registered Nurse jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.9 / 10 · above average in nursing leadershipranked against 1,187 Nursing Leadership listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$90k–$95kRegistered Nurse median $118k (middle half $99k–$135k)119 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$106k in purchasing powerArkansas index 86.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
All registered nurse listings in Arkansas39 active5,747 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 28% remote · 53% no call · 74% no weekends47 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS registered nurse listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 3% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Nursing Education RN listings84 in the last 30 days61 the 30 days before (+38%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Registered Nurse pay trend (all specialties)+4.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,187 Nursing Leadership listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Arkansas figures use all registered nurses: too few Arkansas Nursing Education postings state pay.

Top Registered Nurse Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 19 employers
6
<$100k
6
$100k-120k
5
$120k-140k
5
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

15 jobs
401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
13%
CME allowance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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Vantage Search Group · Twentynine Palms, California

$125k-$156k
#2

Assistant Director of Nursing - Mental Health 616

Telecare · San Leandro, California

$125k-$155k
#3

Psychiatric Nurse Manager - Women's Mental Health

$150,000 a year
#4

Oncology Nurse Navigator

$95k-$142k
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 3.9
Better work-life than 70% of Nursing Leadership listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,187 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in North Little Rock

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$181k≈ 2.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,128/mo≈ 15% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.4
State income tax
Up to 4.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.