Nursing Program Director

Hours of Work :

40

Days Of Week :

5

Work Shift :

Job Description :

Job Code: 1768

FLSA Status

Exempt

Job Description Title: NURSING PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Job Family

Clinical Other

Job Category

Category A

Physical Demands

Category III

Revised

08/26/2026

Job Summary:

To manage the daily operations of the MHS-Dallas College Nursing Program through supervision of faculty and students, oversight of the undergraduate program curriculum, liaison between Methodist Health System and Dallas College, and integration of transition to practice programs into the culture of Methodist Health System (MHS).

Inclement Weather Status

Required to report

Job Purpose

To manage the daily operations of the MHS-Dallas College Nursing Program through supervision of faculty and students, oversight of the undergraduate program curriculum, liaison between Methodist Health System and Dallas College, and integration of transition to practice programs into the culture of Methodist Health System (MHS).

Job Requirements:

Education:   

• Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing
• Master’s degree or higher in Nursing/Health Care-Related field
• PhD or DNP, preferred

Licenses and/or Certifications:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Texas
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, American Heart Association
• Clinical Certification Specialty

Work Experience:

• Five years of teaching nursing in an associate degree or baccalaureate degree nursing program
• Experience as a semester lead instructor, preferred
• Leadership experience in a program of nursing, preferred

Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

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