Chair of Undergraduate BSN Programs, Jefferson College of Nursing, Thomas Jefferson University, Center City Campus

Number of Positions In Requisition

1

Job Details

The Chair of Undergraduate BSN Programs reports directly to the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs with secondary consultation from the Dean and other Associate Deans. The Department Chair is responsible for the provision of leadership and direction in the planning, development, and delivery of academic programs while maintaining fiscal awareness and excellence in teaching and learning practices within the Department. The Chair is accountable for program compliance with all professional and accreditation standards, guidelines, and benchmarks consistent with the mission, vision, and values of the Jefferson College of Nursing. The Chair, in accordance with University Policy, is responsible for securing, supporting, evaluating, and maintaining a faculty and staff who deliver a high-quality academic programming and services.

Responsibilities:

Facilitate the master scheduling of all courses based on curriculum pathways and enrollment projections.

Assign faculty workload within the Department.

Facilitate curricular design ensuring alignment with current professional trends, accreditation standards, and changing pedagogies.

Oversee curriculum/program/student evaluation and ongoing curricular revisions based on evaluation outcomes.

Direct the recruitment, orientation, retention, advising, and timely graduation of students.

Oversee faculty personnel matters related to teaching and learning practices within the Department’s academic programs and remediate unsatisfactory performance.

Facilitate faculty advancement through mutual goal setting, development of an implementation plan, and evaluation of outcomes.

Provide effective management and direction to support staff and student workers within the Department.

Provide leadership in response to student concerns, in the resolution of conflicts, appeals, and disputes/grievances.

Oversee the recruitment, selection, and hiring process of faculty.

Prepare selected components of the self-study report for accrediting agencies and participate in site evaluations.

Assist in the preparation of academic program proposals for new/proposed programs within the Department.

Maintain strong working relationships with federal, state, and local constituencies, accrediting bodies, nursing boards, clinical agencies, specialty organizations, students, preceptors, faculty, and alumni.

Develop initiatives to integrate the Jefferson College of Nursing and its communities of interest.

Job Description

Qualifications Required:

Doctoral degree in nursing or a related field

At least one graduate degree in nursing

Unencumbered, active Pennsylvania RN licensure (or eligibility)

Progressive leadership experience in nursing education including responsibility for faculty, academic programs, curriculum, accreditation, and academic operations.

Demonstrated success leading strategic planning, organizational change, and continuous quality improvement.

Strong knowledge of academic assessment, program evaluation, and outcomes measurement

Experience with curriculum design and alignment to competency-based frameworks

Exceptional attention to detail and organizational leadership skills

Excellent communication and collaborative skills, with a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic environment.

Qualifications Preferred:

Record of scholarship or leadership in nursing education, quality, or accreditation

Interested candidates should submit on-line application/CV and Cover Letter online:  http://hr.jefferson.edu/human-resources.html then enter in search box: REQ-[redacted]

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University

Primary Location Address

130 S 9th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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