Faculty: Traditional Undergraduate Program Chair - School of Nursing

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Position Summary

Concordia University seeks applicants for a full-time Traditional Undergraduate (UG) Department Chair faculty position in the School of Nursing at the CUAA Ann Arbor, MI campus. The Traditional Undergraduate (UG) Department Chair is a registered nurse whose responsibilities include coordination of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program (18 TCs) and teaching responsibilities (6 TCs) annually. This position requires a 12-month contract, with the administrative portion renewed annually.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Department chairs are expected to comply with all rules and regulations or University faculty as outlined in the University Faculty Handbook and in the School of Nursing Handbook. In addition, they have the following responsibilities:

Responsibilities to the University

• Assists with recruitment of faculty by:
  • Identifying current and future personnel needs
  • Interviewing prospective adjunct and full time UG faculty members
  • Making recommendations for hiring to the Dean
• Supervises the preparation and revision of Program syllabi and submits them as specified by university guidelines
• Evaluates library holdings and consults with faculty for suggested additions
• Interprets Traditional UG Nursing Program policies and procedures to other Departments, individuals and groups.
• Assists in recruitment and retention of students
• Other duties as assigned

Responsibilities to the SON

• Evaluates, revises, and administers the Traditional UG Program with the guidance of the Dean
• Evaluates and supports Traditional UG Nursing Program faculty
• Assumes responsibility for leading UG faculty in curriculum development, review, and revision
• Collaborates with the Dean and oversees the faculty for accreditation related activities
• Assists in implementing the SON Strategic Plan
• Collaborates with the Dean to submit required reports to regulatory bodies such as the Michigan State Board of Nursing, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, and the Commission On Collegiate Nursing Education
• Develops and manages the annual Program budgets following administrative guidelines after consultation with the SON faculty and the Dean
• Collaborates with the Dean to manage resources allocated to the Traditional UG Program.
• Establishes, revises and implements Department policies
• Develops program course schedules
• Presides over meetings of the Traditional UG Nursing Program
• Collaborates with the Dean and other Directors/Chairpersons to determine faculty workloads
• Participates in orientation and mentoring of new faculty members
• Promotes professional development for faculty members
• Advises students as necessary
• Supervises contractual agreements with preceptors and affiliating agencies
• Supervises Traditional UG Program staff members
• Participates in service and scholarship within the University and the SON
• Teaches 6 TCs annually as part of faculty workload

Professional Activity

• Participates in professional organizations
• Represents the University and Traditional UG Program at conferences, meetings, conventions and in the community
• Maintains current knowledge of and preferably active practice within the area of teaching responsibility

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrates effective leadership, organizational skills, and is a self-starter
• Exhibits a willingness and ability to work with diverse individuals and organizations
• Familiar with the university campus life
• Able to deal with interruptions and work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to present a Christian and professional manner
• Candidates should possess strong written and oral communications skills
• Able to travel occasionally on behalf of the University
• All candidates should possess an ability to meet deadlines and work night/weekends
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Education & Experience

• Current Michigan licensure as a registered nurse or eligible for such licensure.
• An earned doctorate in nursing or a related field.
• Preferred areas of nursing expertise include medical/surgical, gerontology, mental health, pharmacology, community/public health, or leadership.
• Candidate must have teaching experience at the university level in baccalaureate and/or higher degree programs. Previous administrative experience is desired.

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Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt (salary) faculty position. The starting wage may be determined upon education and/or experience. Academic rank as designated by the President. Concordia University benefit options include, but are not limited to the following:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account
• Disability and Survivor Plan
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)

Compensation and Benefit Details

Application Instructions

To receive full consideration, all applicants are must complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page: https://cuw.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Click on the job you are interested in applying to, enter your contact information in the Apply Now section, and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until successful candidate(s) are identified. Applicants should include with their online application: letter of intent, resume, curriculum vita, copy of transcripts, three letters of reference, and description of teaching philosophy.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.

The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.

Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 70 undergraduate majors, over 40 master's degree programs, and 4 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.