Deparment Chair - Nursing

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,000 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation university, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

This position is responsible for directing the operations of the School of Health & Natural Sciences Department of Nursing.

Administration (60%) -
Coordinates the department's accreditation functions to ensure Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. and Georgia Board of Nursing accreditation.
Oversees curriculum development and revisions; oversees the submission of substantive change reports to accrediting agencies.
Ensures that clinical contracts are maintained with affiliated clinical agencies.
Ensures that clinical site placements are scheduled and secured for nursing students enrolled in clinical courses.
Oversee annual assessment reporting initiatives
Oversees the admission process.
Directs the orientation and advising of students.
Addresses and resolves student appeals and complaints.
Approves course schedules; revises and adapts schedules as needed.
Monitors enrollment during registration.
Maintains statistics of number of class sections and average class sizes.
Plans and leads department faculty meetings.
Ensure personnel and programs are in compliance with all USG, Department of Education, and other federal/ state laws and policies

Personnel Management (25%) -
Recruits and interviews applicants for faculty positions; supervises faculty; reviews and recommends full-time faculty for tenure or promotion as appropriate.
Evaluate personnel for 6 month probationary, annual, pre-tenure, 3rd year and post-tenure purposes
Counsel faculty and staff concerning job performance and other relevant work duties as needed
Ensure the Office of Human Resources receives timely employee information as required
Approve faculty and staff work schedules, leave requests, and faculty development reimbursement requests in a timely manner.

Budget Management (5%) -
Oversees department budget
Allocates funds for equipment purchases and other items as needed
Monitors and allocates funds from MGA foundation account to support departmental needs

Recruitment (5%) -
Attend and/ or ensure appropriate departmental coverage at Open House Events for recruiting purposes
Attend Orientation Events as needed
Attend and participate in other recruitment events in order to attract high school students, transfer students, and other non-traditional adults into the programs offered by the department
Ensure social media accounts and web presence is up-to-date, accurate and relevant to departmental programs

Other Duties (5%) -
Attends meetings scheduled by the Dean, Provost, or other relevant administrators as a representative of the department.
Instructs classes as needed.
Serves on university committees as assigned.
Represents Department of Nursing and School of Health & Natural Sciences at various community events.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements
Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a doctoral degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.

Other Required Qualifications
Possession of or ability to readily obtain state certification as a Registered Nurse.

Required Experience
Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand all objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience.

Knowledge of the field of nursing.
Knowledge of program accreditation requirements.
Knowledge of program assessment and strategic planning strategies.
Knowledge of budget development and management principles.
Knowledge of university program requirements.
Knowledge of classroom practices, teaching methodologies, assessment systems, and educational technology.
Skill in the delegation of responsibility and authority.
Skill to make timely decisions.
Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs.
Skill in decision making and problem solving.
Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
Skill in oral and written communication.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: CORE VALUES: Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning

Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of the Middle Georgia State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Middle Georgia State University Office of Human Resources at 478.471.2010. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

This is a full-time, 12-month, administrative faculty position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include:

• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave
• Parental Leave
• Retirement
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.