Interim Director of Nursing

Posting Details

AA/EEO Statement


AA/EEO Statement:


Lane Community College is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Veteran / Disabled Employer embracing equity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage a safe and hospitable environment for historically marginalized populations including women, BIPOC, Latinx, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and candidates and employees living with disabilities.

Veterans Statement


Lane actively recruits veterans and those with disabilities for all positions. For accommodations and questions call View phone number on click.appcast.io .

• Veterans, please fax, e-mail, mail or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources, View email address on click.appcast.io, View phone number on click.appcast.io.
• Lane Community College ensures that all documentation submitted to HR will remain confidential.

Position Information:


Posting Number:
260053


Job Title:
Interim Director of Nursing


Applicant Notification:

Department Information

Lane Community College, a comprehensive community college in beautiful Eugene, Oregon, has begun the search for an Interim Director of Nursing.

Search Information

• Provide all documents as requested.
• A Resume/CV may not take the place of any section of the application.
• Unofficial Transcripts are required for this position at the time of application. See instructions below.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Location:
Main Campus


Classification:
Management


Position Type:
Management


Anticipated Start Date:
Upon Hire


Salary/Wage:
Annual


Salary/Wage Range:
$98,666 - $110,985 (Management Salary Grade 22)


Salary/Compensation Statement:

• The position's full salary range is $98,666 to $140,049. New employees cannot be placed higher than $110,985 (step 4 on the salary grade) due to internal equity. The application is used to determine the initial salary placement for selected candidates. All employment and education history will be considered.
• Our Management Benefits package includes a generous contribution toward medical, dental and vision insurance, long term disability as well as paid sick leave and vacation time.
• Lane Community College is considered a qualifying public employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program . Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, full-time employees working at the College may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions regarding your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or to the US Department of Education.
• You may also view our Management Working Agreement online.

Grant Statement:

Working Schedule:

• Annual, 260 day/12-month position
• Variable work hours based upon college needs
• Typical schedule includes Monday through Friday 8AM - 5PM
• Some evenings, weekends, and travel may also be required

FLSA:
Exempt


Position Status:
Temporary


Full/Part:
Full-Time


Annual Schedule:
260 Day (12 Month)


Annual Schedule Details:

Quicklink for Posting:

Posting Text


Posting Date:
05/29/2026


Closing Date:
06/07/2026


Applicant Pool:
No


Open Until Filled:
No

Required Qualifications


Required Education:


Master's Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution is required.

Required Experience:

• Experience with nursing baccalaureate-level curriculum.
• Four (4) years of full-time or full-time equivalent teaching experience as a nurse educator.
• Two (2) years of increasingly responsible administrative, management, and/or leadership experience in nursing or higher education.
• At least one (1) year of administrative experience in nursing education.

Licensure or Certification Requirements


Actively licensed as a Registered Nurse or Nurse Practitioner in Oregon.

Conditions of Employment:

• Successful applicants are required to complete a criminal background check. Infractions do not necessarily disqualify a candidate, and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. See our FAQs for more detail.
• Must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed.

Preferred Qualifications


Preferred Education

Preferred Experience

• Depth, variety and breadth of additional administrative experience in an educational setting.
• Community college teaching experience in nursing or related technical courses.

Language Statement


We welcome multilingual applicants who can support and welcome all students.

Bilingual/Multicultural Statement:


Inclusiveness, diversity, and equity are integral to Lane's commitment to excellence in education and our commitment to student and community engagement. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. We encourage applications from candidates that identify with groups that are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Equivalency Statement:


We want to find the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. You are also encouraged to address in the optional Supplemental Question how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship and/or service will contribute to the Lane mission of transforming lives through learning.

Position Purpose:


Provide leadership and management of all nursing programs in a manner that promotes quality of student learning, fiscal sustainability, collaboration with other college programs, staff development, and alignment with the College's Strategic Directions, in conjunction with and under the leadership of the Senior Dean. Provides general support to the Division of Health Professions, Health and Physical education, as needed and as directed by the Senior Dean.

Essential Functions:

Leadership

• Provides leadership for all nursing programs under the supervision and direction of the Senior Dean.
• Participate as needed in the leadership teams within the HPHPEA Division, Academic Affairs, and the college management team.
• Supports the vision for the division as a whole and advocates for nursing programs and the division as an important contributor within the college.
• Develop and/or monitor the negotiation of grants and contracts with potential community partners to generate revenue and enhance services in alignment with division and college strategies, under the supervision of the Senior Dean.
• Works collegially with faculty, staff, and managers, including encouraging change, creativity, and innovation, to offer high-quality educational experiences and services for students.
• Promotes excellence in the nursing program and division through the supervision, assignment of work, recruitment, selection, evaluation, development, and recognition of assigned faculty members, classified staff, and student workers, under the supervision and direction of the Senior Dean.
• Identifies future division and program equipment and facility needs, and works to procure funding for these identified needs.
• Engages in college-wide work including the development, review, and implementation of the College's strategic and planning processes.
• Contributes to the development of long-range plans, annual goals and objectives, and evaluative measures to ensure the ongoing commitment to quality and excellence.
• Advocates for support of programs, faculty, staff, and facilities at the college and in the greater community within available resources.
• Promotes an environment responsive to student needs; addresses and participates in resolving student and faculty issues and complaints; promotes a safe learning and working environment free from harassment, discrimination, intimidation, bullying, or other unprofessional or unlawful behaviors.

Administration / Operations

• Plans, organizes, administers, develops, and evaluates programs, projects, and activities of assigned division, departments, and programs, under the leadership of the Senior Dean.
• Supports compliance with college personnel policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and practices for the employment of faculty, classified staff, students, and temporary or substitute workers; under the supervision and direction of the Senior Dean, participates in search committees and processes.
• Identifies and communicates with the Senior Dean regarding anticipated changes to programs based upon local and national trends.
• Coordinates with the division and sets the course schedules, modalities, and sequencing to ensure that student and program needs are met.
• Monitors and manages course schedules, and makes teaching assignments, to meet enrollment demands based on resources, technology, and facilities.
• Facilitates the preparation and development of budgets for programs and assumes responsibility for budget administration within available resources, under the leadership of the Senior Dean.
• Maintains records and documentation.
• Contributes to reports about how the college's institutional goals are being achieved.
• Ensure the implementation of the College's Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunities concerning policies, goals, and timetables in assigned areas. Ensure staff development on diversity, inclusive climate, and respectful learning and working environment issues.
• Problem solve and manage sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards; maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of students.
• Other duties as assigned.

Curriculum / Instruction / Educational Leadership

• Collaborates with internal and external division stakeholders including state and regional stakeholder groups related to curricula, educational policy, and articulation with other colleges and universities division disciplines and/or services. May include leadership and oversight of advisory committees.
• Facilitates and promotes faculty skill in developing multicultural and diversity-based curricula, and implementation of all diversity initiatives.
• Promotes and supports the development, assessment, and maintenance of nursing and division programs, curriculum, facilities, and personnel.
• Monitors the assessment of instructional program and course outcomes, especially those related to student success, and assures program effectiveness through the development and implementation of an improvement plan based on assessed outcomes; monitors and approves the allocation of personnel, responsibility, and priorities for program review, under the leadership of the Senior Dean.
• Collaborates with appropriate faculty, staff, managers, and regional education leaders to ensure instructional program and course articulation is current and aligned with current transfer and employment partners.
• Promotes and supports the development of effective and innovative instructional strategies, methodologies, technologies, and practices; including distance learning opportunities for rural communities in the college district, and low cost educational resources.
• Facilitate and promote K-12 partnerships, including accelerated learning and dual enrollment activities, under the direction of the Senior Dean.
• Actively ensure faculty have the necessary support, tools, and resources to conduct assessments of courses, programs, and student achievements.

Equity and Inclusion

• Demonstrate Lane Community College's core value of social justice by ensuring equity and inclusion skills such as respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing of cultural and personal differences. These are the basis of employee and student interpersonal communications and relationships and are applied to all position responsibilities.
• Duties are carried out respectfully inclusively, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, social class, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran's status, nationality, age, language, origin or employment status.
• Must demonstrate an active concern for meeting the needs of students, staff, and the public.
• Actively assist with ADA compliance in conjunction with Lane Community College's Human Resources and Disability Resources departments; support appropriate access for persons with disabilities to facilitate student and staff success; mentor and role-model cultural competency for persons with disabilities.

Supervision Statement:


Reports to the Dean of Health Professions.

Physical Demands/Working Environment:

• This position works indoors and is exposed to usual office working conditions that include office noises and interruptions, such as printers, telephones, and visitors.
• This position requires that an employee is able to sit or stand for extended periods of time; perform cognitive and psychometric work for more than six (6) hours a day.
• Work may require transporting materials up to twenty-five (25) pounds.
• Work Safely.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Expected Competencies

• Leadership
• Supervision
• Emotional Intelligence
• Application of an equity lens
• Work effectively with, and understand, individuals of varied backgrounds
• Strategic project management
• Build and maintain collaborative working relationships
• Create mutually beneficial outcomes among diverse parties and across interdisciplinary areas
• Team building and leadership
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Change leadership and advocate
• Innovation
• Mediating conflict
• Developing and facilitating information sessions, presentations, and/or workshops
• Conducting research to identify solutions, resolve problems, or provide information
• Process improvement
• Knowledge of instructional design, delivery, and learning theory
• Knowledge of educational policy, and understanding of articulation with other colleges and universities
• Advocacy
• Understand, appreciate, and represent all programs in the division
• Understand and connect the roles of transfer and career technical programs
• Monitors budgets
• Collective bargaining
• Stay current with changing technology
• Community and public relations
• Ability to understand and carry out Lane Community College's commitment to student success, lifelong learning, and the needs of students, staff and the public
• Ability to understand and carry out Lane Community College's mission and strategic agendas including College Learning Outcomes, cultural competency, and diversity
• Provide support to employees working to meet accreditation standards through evaluation and assessment of student outcomes

Applicant Instructions:

Application Instructions

• Resume / CV may not take the place of any one section in the application.

Required Documents

To be considered a candidate for this position, all of the following must be included in the application package:

1. Application - Complete and submit online via the applicant portal.
2. Resume/CV - Comprehensive of experience, education, and accomplishments.
3. Letter of Interest - Clearly detailing your interest in the position and how you meet the qualifications. Upload to the Cover Letter section of the documents.
4. Transcripts/Certifications - See instructions below.

If applicable: DD214 - Veterans, please fax, e-mail, mail, or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources at Lane Community College; Jill Deneault, View email address on click.appcast.io, Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io

Additional documents and letters of reference are not accepted.

Questions?

• For assistance with the online application call Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io
• For position questions, contact Jill Deneault at View email address on click.appcast.io

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Transcript Instructions:

Unofficial Transcripts / Certifications are required at the time of application

In order to be considered for the position, unofficial transcripts and certifications must be provided at time of application.

Attach under "Optional Documents", fax, e-mail, deliver or mail to:

Lane Community College
Human Resource
Posting #260053 Attn: Jill Deneault
4000 E 30th Avenue
Building #3/ 1st Floor
Eugene, OR 97405

Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io
Email: View email address on click.appcast.io

• Selected candidates will be required to provide official transcripts within thirty (30) days of hire.
• International degrees will require a foreign degree evaluation for their US equivalent. For more details, click here .

Union Association:
Managers Working Agreement