Director of Nursing
Compensation
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Job Description
*POSITION: Director of Nursing
*POSITION AVAILABLE: 9/22/2026
*JOB SUMMARY:
(See the full job description at: Director of Nursing Job Description )
*QUALIFICATIONS:
- A master's degree in nursing from a regionally accredited college or university includes coursework in nursing practice, education, or administration.
- Must have a current, unencumbered, valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Texas and meet the Texas Board of Nursing approval standards for program director.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in the field of nursing experience providing direct patient care as a registered nurse in a health care setting.
- A minimum of five years of experience teaching nursing in an associate degree nusing nursing program or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience as a nurse administrator performing the manager role responsibilities consistent with a qualified administrator role in a clinical or educational setting.
*PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience working with a community college nursing program.
- Experience with the Texas Board of Nursing and Accrediting Commission for Education in Nursing accreditation processes.
- Terminal degree in Nursing, Health Sciences, or Education
(See the full job description and qualifications at: Director of Nursing Job Description )
Additional Benefit: Children of Professional Nursing Program Faculty and Staff
Salary
Galveston College offers full-time employees an array of benefits, including a retirement plan, health insurance, paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays. The College offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with education and experience.
Galveston College
Galveston College is a public community college with a credit enrollment of approximately 2,400 students, located on historic Galveston Island, located along the Gulf Coast of Texas.
*APPLICATION PROCESS AND DEADLINE:
Applicants are required to complete a Galveston College Application for employment and include a cover letter addressing qualifications, a resume or vita, college transcripts, and copies of any applicable special certificates or licenses.
Screening of applicants will begin on or about 9/22/2026 and continue until the position is filled. All applications and required attachments must be submitted electronically. To apply go to gc.edu and follow the appropriate links to the open position and the online application.
Inquiries Should Be Directed To
- Galveston College
- Human Resources
- 4015 Avenue Q
- Galveston, TX 77550
- Phone: (409) 944-1209 Fax (409) 944-1515
E-mail: hrmail@gc.edu [hrmail@gc.edu]
Galveston College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
Key Responsibilities
The Director of Nursing is responsible for overseeing the nursing program, managing faculty and staff, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards. They will also provide leadership in clinical and educational settings to maintain high standards of patient care and academic excellence.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a master's degree in nursing and a valid Texas Registered Nurse license. A minimum of eight years of nursing experience, five years of teaching experience, and one year of administrative experience are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Nursing Education — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 44% have no call, 86% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Nursing Leadership median $113k (middle half $100k–$130k)103 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nursing Education listings in Texas | 10 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All nursing leadership listings in Texas | 391 active | 5,770 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 26% remote · 44% no call · 86% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas registered nurse listings (all specialties): 7% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 4% offer loan repayment391 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Nursing Education listings | 58 in the last 30 days | 32 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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