Department Chair of Nursing

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for directing the operations of the Nursing academic department in the College of Arts and Sciences. The position is a 12-month tenure track position with academic rank commensurate with education, experience, and expertise.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Captures and submits substantive change reports to accrediting agencies to ensure continued approval by ACEN and the Georgia Board of Nursing.
• Oversees curriculum development and revisions.
• Ensures clinical contracts are current and maintained with affiliated clinical agencies.
• Schedules clinical site placements for nursing students enrolled in clinical courses.
• Oversees annual assessment and reporting initiatives.
• Directs the student admissions process.
• Directs student orientation and academic advising.
• Addresses and resolves student appeals and complaints.
• Maintains departmental statistics, including the number of class sections and average class sizes.
• Plans and leads department faculty meetings.
• Recruits, hires, observes, and evaluates the performance of the nursing faculty and staff.
• Approves course schedules and revises them as needed.
• Makes sure student enrollment is monitored during registration periods.
• Allocates funds for equipment purchases and other departmental needs.
• Attends and/or represents the department at recruitment-related events.
• Represents the department at meetings scheduled by the Dean, Provost, or other university administrators.
• Instructs courses as needed.
• Serves on university committees as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
• Serve as representative to university administration regarding all activities of the nursing program.
• Maintain and enhance relationships with partner health care facilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate degree in nursing
• A minimum of three years in nursing education with a proven record of leadership of nursing education programs.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• A proven record of teaching, practice, scholarship, and service corresponding with the rank of associate professor
• An unencumbered Registered Professional Nurse License in the state of Georgia.
• Demonstrated ability to expedite administrative processes with diplomacy and thoughtfulness.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse faculty, staff, and students.
• Demonstrated ability to promote nursing research, education, and service.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and efficiently to accomplish goals.