Department of Nursing Programs Chair

The Department of Nursing is seeking a dynamic leader to direct nursing programs that includes an ACEN accredited associate degree nursing program, SC State approved Practical nursing program and a Certified Nursing Assistant program. Faculty includes 15 full-time instructors and 20-25 adjunct instructors. Responsibilities include curriculum development and alignment,faculty performance management, student services (student advisement, student success and progression), accreditation compliance, ongoing management of the systematic evaluation plan with assessment. The position reports to the Associate Vice President of Health Sciences and is a full-time, twelve month appointment.
 

Master's degree in Nursing or master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in Nursing plus three (3) years of nursing faculty/education experience and evidence of progressively responsible
direct program administration and faculty supervision experience. Possess or be eligible for South Carolina RN licensure.
 

Doctorate preferred, Prior nursing education in ADN or BSN program; administrative experience preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership ability.Recent clinical experience in acute or chronic care.Excellent leadership skills, customer/student relation skills and computer skills are a plus. Experience with the development and revision of nursing curriculum, and ACEN accreditation standards, criteria and requirements.
 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
Promotes a student-centered, culturally diverse and adult learning environment which
emphasizes teaching and learning. Provides innovative leadership in the
development and growth of the programs within the department. Monitors and
analyzes student attrition and retention data and collaborates with others to
develop initiatives that can be implemented to maintain strong retention and
success. Recommends candidates for full-time and part-time faculty
appointments. Fosters a climate of academic excellence and collegiality among
faculty, staff and students. Maintains an active presence within the local,
state, and national nursing organizations to maintain communication, monitor
needs, and determine partnerships. Remains informed of new issues, challenges,
and trends within nursing and nursing education and translates those to
faculty, staff, and administration. Oversees curriculum development within the
department and assures that all curriculum requirements are met and quality
outcomes and assessment are achieved. Builds consensus and fosters cooperation
among department faculty across nursing programs. Assures that all nursing
programs maintain accreditation and regulatory standards, including completion
of required reports in a timely manner. Advises the Associate Vice President
for Health Sciences on matters of educational policy and student issues
relating to and impacting the nursing department. Maintains the currency of
clinical affiliation agreements. Facilitates faculty development, including
enhancing educational competencies.

DUTIES TO INCLUDE:

Curriculum Development, Delivery, Implementation, and Evaluation

• Chair/participate in committees and subcommittees.
• Ensure integrity of the ADN, PN and CNA curriculums.
• Oversee development, revision, and evaluation of courses, assessments, and additional learning resources.
• Implement, evaluate, and revise courses, assessments, and online learning activities using Systematic Evaluation plan (SEP).
• Participate in recruitment of faculty for instruction, clinical evaluation, examination, and course development.
• Participate in development of nursing curricula.