About the Role
Responsible for leading, coordinating, and managing the nursing program. This includes overseeing the
academic, administrative, and clinical aspects of the nursing program, ensuring compliance with
accreditation standards, developing and implementing curriculum, managing faculty and staff, and
fostering a positive learning environment for nursing students.
Requirements
Duties and Responsibilities:
Developing, implementing, evaluating and updating the purpose, philosophy, objectives and organizational framework of the Nursing program.
Design and implementing the curriculum.
Evaluating the curriculum using a written plan.
Developing, evaluating, and revising student admission, progression, retention, and graduation policies within the framework of SGU policies.
Participating in academic advising and guidance of students.
Providing students theoretical instruction and clinical or practicum experiences. Clinical and practicum time will not exceed 10% of time.
Clinical, labs, and practicum to be maintained at a 1:8 student to teacher ratio.
Monitoring the instruction provided by preceptors.
Evaluating student achievement of curricular objectives related to nursing knowledge and
practice. The evaluation process will provide opportunity for student progress and improvement.
Providing student and peer evaluation of teaching effectiveness.
Participating in activities which facilitate the faculty members’ own nursing competence and professional expertise in the area of teaching responsibilities and maintaining clinical competence through clinical experience, workshops and in-service training.
Preparation and administration of the LPN budget.
Maintain a log of all equipment, including, but not limited to computers, printer/scanners,
furniture, medical equipment, manikins and simulation equipment, etc. This audit will be
updated yearly.
Notification to the Board of any major changes in the program of its administration.
Maintains required office hours.
Ensures there is representation of the department in university committees.
Work with local community on projects such as health fairs, point of distribution or emergency disaster drills and involve students within their level of knowledge and ability.
Encourage trust, respect and cooperation among team members by maintaining a positive attitude.
Other duties as assigned in the performance of his/her responsibilities and as mutually agreed upon for the benefit of Sinte Gleska University.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
Master’s degree in Nursing; Doctorate preferred.
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree, if currently in the process of achieving a Master’s in Nursing.
7 years of full-time work experience as a Registered Nurse in clinical nursing, nursing
administration or nursing education or a combination of these required.
Experience working with Native American students and/or non-traditional students and students with diverse backgrounds is preferred.
About the Company
Sinte Gleska University (SGU) is a tribally controlled, accredited institution located on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in Mission, South Dakota. Founded to serve the Sicangu Lakota Nation, SGU is dedicated to providing accessible, culturally grounded higher education that empowers students, families, and communities.
Rooted in the Lakota philosophy of Wolakota—living in harmony and balance—SGU integrates academic excellence with Indigenous knowledge, language, and values. The University offers a range of associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs designed to prepare students for meaningful careers, leadership, and lifelong learning.
As a community-focused institution, SGU plays a vital role in strengthening tribal sovereignty, supporting economic development, and preserving Lakota culture for future generations. Faculty and staff are committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment that reflects both traditional teachings and modern educational practices.
Joining SGU means becoming part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to building a healthy, resilient tribal nation through education, self-determination, and visionary leadership.