Chairperson and Program Administrator - Nursing

Position Information

Position Summary

The Division of Health Sciences at Sinclair is currently inviting highly qualified applicants for a Chairperson and Program Administrator for the Nursing Department.

Satisfactory performance of the Four Critical Performance areas required for all full-time faculty:

• Teaching, Learning, and Student Development: Participate in the continuing development and implementation of the department’s curriculum through teaching that reflects a strong commitment to fostering student success. Through in-class and out-of-class initiatives, actively seek to advance the development of individual students and their capacity to meet their educational goals.
• Scholarship and Professional Growth: Maintain and seek to improve currency and competence in the discipline and as a teacher.
• Curriculum Design, Assessment, and Evaluation: In collaboration with colleagues, actively contribute to the continuous review and revision of the department’s curriculum. Must exhibit advanced computer proficiency, alongside the capability and time-management skills required for the effective development and revision of online courses. Implement evaluations according to established standards and use assessment data to continuously improve teaching and learning.
• Workplace and Community Service: Contribute to the operation and advancement of the college through committee service and other activities. Extend professional expertise to the community served by the college.
• Compliance with the terms and conditions set forth in the Full-Time Faculty Handbook and the Full-Time Employee Handbook
• Other duties as assigned

Why you’ll love Sinclair:

The following are some of the benefits that full-time faculty with Sinclair College receive:

• Tuition Waiver for You and Your Family: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition-free access to Sinclair courses and programs.
• Health Benefits That Work for You: Choose from competitive medical, dental, and vision plans designed to support you and your family’s health and well-being.
• Professional Growth Opportunities: Continue your education and career development with tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development support.
• Generous Retirement Benefits: Build your future through participation in STRS, including a 14% employer contribution.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Grow your career through opportunities for advancement and promotion
• Work-Life Balance and Wellness: Access programs, resources, and events that support your personal well-being and professional success.

SCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Principal Accountabilities

Chair Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for continuous improvement of the Nursing department
• Provide strong leadership for improving student success
• Manage faculty, staff, and fiscal resources
• Support, supervise and evaluate departmental faculty and staff
• Lead the continuing development and assessment of the department’s curriculum and programs
• Lead the continuing professional development of the department’s faculty and staff, full-time and part-time
• Maintain a climate of open communication, collegiality, and teamwork within the department; actively support the professional growth and development of the department
• Lead the department in the implementation of emerging best practices in Nursing education: pedagogy, curriculum, and assessment
• Ensure alignment of curricular outcomes with that of area colleges and universities as well as the Ohio Department of Higher Education in order to facilitate students’ successful transfer
• Ensure compliance and alignment of 4723-5 Ohio Administrative Code for all requirements of the nursing education programs
• Ensure compliance with the standards of the Accreditation Commission of Education in Nursing (ACEN), Inc.
• Support Health Sciences Divisional and College-wide initiatives related to Enrollment, Assessment and Retention; represent the department at the Division and College levels
• Lead other administrative/departmental activities as assigned
• Other responsibilities as listed in the Faculty Handbook

Teaching Responsibilities

• Teaching primarily Nursing courses and other Health Sciences courses as needed
• Developing and revising curriculum ensuring continuous alignment with best practices and state mandates. Curriculum responsibilities will include traditional, online, and blended courses
• Required to teach day/evening, face-to-face classes at the downtown Dayton campus and other Sinclair sites in addition to web-based instruction
• Involvement in both the internal college community as well as outside organizations in the Miami Valley region
• Tenure track role equivalent to a 40-hour work week which may include a combination of reassigned time and teaching hours
• Maintain office hours as required by Sinclair policy
• Attend department and division meetings
• Participate in orientation and in-service activities
• Participate in the college’s evaluation processes
• Participate in all sessions of the New Faculty Orientation program
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of a master’s degree in nursing required; doctorate preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the practice of nursing as a registered nurse, two of which have been as a faculty member in a registered nursing education program
• Possess an active, unrestricted Ohio license as a Registered Nurse (RN) required
• Evidence of successful administrative/supervisory experience preferred
• Evidence of experience with accreditation required
• Evidence of quality college teaching in nursing required
• Knowledge of utilizing technology in the instructional process required
• Evidence of effective interpersonal and team building skills required
• Evidence of effective problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision making skills required
• Ability to communicate effectively with students,, faculty, staff, and administration required

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. Do you have a minimum of a master's degree in nursing?
   
   • Yes
   • No
2. Do you have a valid Ohio License as a Registered Nurse?
   
   • Yes
   • No
3. Do you have a minimum of five years in the practice of nursing as a registered nurse?
   
   • Yes
   • No
4. Do you have a minimum of two years as a faculty member in a registered nursing education program?
   
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Teaching Philosophy
2. Other
3. Letter of Recommendation (1)
4. Letter of Recommendation (2)
5. Letter of Recommendation (3)
6. Master's Transcript
7. PhD/EdD/JD Transcripts