CHAIRPERSON – NURSING & HEALTH SCIENCES

Functions and Responsibilities
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Dean of Faculty & Academics or designee, the Chairperson for the Division of Nursing and Health Sciences is responsible for providing the experience, vision, leadership, creativity and innovation necessary to manage and revitalize existing programs, spearhead new program initiatives, lead and inspire faculty, enhance existing student recruitment and retention initiatives, and to develop effective partnerships with internal and external community constituencies within the areas of Nursing and Health Sciences.

This position offers a competitive starting salary of $95,000 – $110,000, along with a comprehensive college benefits package.
Benefits include:
Health, dental, and vision coverage
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Pension and retirement plans
Tuition waiver programs
Opportunities for professional growth
Be part of a collaborative and mission-driven college community.

Supervisory Role
Oral and written instructions are received from the Dean of Faculty & Academics or designee. The Chairperson for the Division of Nursing and Health Sciences may supervise administrative, professional and support staff, and student workers.

Duties & Responsibilities
Provide direct leadership for the development, management and evaluation of new and existing degree programs in the areas of nursing and health sciences.
Work collaboratively with faculty and staff in developing new curriculum and scheduling of division offerings.
Manage, hire, orientate, and evaluate personnel within the division.
Revitalize existing, and create new, educational training and other appropriate partnerships with the community as well as other area academic institutions.
Lead and inspire faculty to plan for effective and innovative teaching that enhances student learning, persistence, performance, and course completion.
Engage faculty and staff in institutional strategic planning and program assessment.
Work collaboratively to develop division budget, including general operating and minor capital budgets and expenditures, driven by outcome assessment and strategic planning priorities.
Communicate effectively with the Chief Academic Officer, other administrators, faculty and staff to ensure continuity and appropriateness of instruction, adequate course scheduling, adequacy of library and other resource materials, and appropriateness of division’s strategic planning initiatives within the context of the college’s mission and goals.
Prepare periodic and annual reports of the activities of the division for the college and accrediting agencies.
Maintain strict confidentiality and security of staff, administrative, and student information.
May be required to teach a maximum of a three-credit course each semester.
Prepare routine, special and ancillary reports as required.
Perform other related duties as required.

Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and
functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:

● Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
● Sit, stand and walk/move from place to place for required periods of
time.
● Move between buildings.
● Speak and hear, communicate using telephone and/or walkie talkie.
● Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception
along with the ability to focus vision.
● Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and
vocabulary.
● Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle
objects and operate tools, including but not limited to, computers,
keyboards, telephones, calculators, and controls.
● Bend, twist, climb, push, pull, and lift.

Additional Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Experience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities
Doctorate.
Licensure/certification in a discipline within the area of nursing and/or health sciences.
Teaching experience at the college level. Managerial or demonstrated leadership experience in a college setting.
Experience in managing complex projects under deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
Education Requirements Doctorate Degree
Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver’s license, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications
Experience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities
Doctorate in nursing, allied health, health science, or a related area.
New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) License.
Licensure/certification in a discipline within the area of health sciences.
Three or more years teaching experience.
Senior level administrative experience.
Relevant experience in curriculum development and assessment in a college setting.
Working knowledge of the personal computer in a Microsoft Office environment.
Demonstrated knowledge of computerized record maintenance and management, preferably the Banner System.
Education Requirements Doctorate Degree
Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver’s license, etc.)