Department Chair, Nursing (RN/LVN)

Department Chair, Nursing (RN/LVN) - South Campus

• Decision Making and Leadership
• Creates and approves goals for department by interpreting and supporting the goals of the institution as they relate to the department
• Implements and/or reinforces changes based on policy decisions; interprets department policies to faculty, staff, students, and/or public
• Initiates and maintains communication with colleagues, administrative staff, faculty, students, industry, external community, state, and national agencies
• Informs the dean of decisions involving changes in the department and issues related to other campuses
• Conducts meetings with faculty and staff
• Provides the necessary research and department support to obtain/maintain external grant funds or donations, if appropriate
• Resolves issues that arise between faculty and students
• Keeps current on trends, issues, and initiatives in the divisions' related fields of education that affect teaching and learning within the departmental program
• Assigns teaching loads and other departmental duties
• Identifies best practices for department or processes in collaboration with industry and in review of educational literature and community needs
• Monitors compliance with policies and procedures of the College
• Attends meetings (e.g., department meetings, task forces, committees, councils)
• Meets the leadership competencies established by the College.
• Department Operations - Non-Faculty Activities
• Prepares the annual department budget
• Reviews/approves the purchases of goods and services
• Develops and/or reviews class schedules
• Reviews and processes textbook requests on a semester basis to insure timely access and bookstore processing.
• Works with dual credit to meet the needs of independent school district partners
• Department Operations - Faculty Activities
• Recommends renewal of faculty contracts.
• Reviews and approves personnel changes within the department and forwards forms to the respective dean
• Determines personnel needs in the department, makes appropriate requests in writing, and participates in hiring interviews in conjunction with the appropriate search committee
• Performs tracking and analyzing of program data, specifically student performance and enrollment data
• Develops and implements strategies that support program completion, job placement, and/or transfer opportunities for students, when appropriate
• Ensures department participation in student recruitment efforts
• Supervises campus grants that provide for educational programs or services to the division. Works with colleagues in college district to develop new grant applications.
• Responds to requests for faculty substitutions, class emergencies, and as a first point of contact for part-time faculty access
• Performs beginning-of-term learning management system checks, distance learning course reviews, and verifies end-of-course documentation.
• Professional Development and Performance Management
• Evaluates faculty teaching effectiveness through classroom observations, distance learning reviews, and end-of-course documentations annually, using consistent evaluation procedures, and informs the dean of any concerns about the performance of department members
• Recognizes faculty who demonstrate a high level of teaching effectiveness, giving recognition for positive actions of faculty as well as offering constructive suggestions for professional growth
• Supervises and evaluates new faculty and staff
• Provides and/or promotes professional development opportunities to members of the department as appropriate
• Meets with faculty and/or staff members to create key performance indicators that reflect the needs of the department, as well as consideration for the annual priorities of the College that affect teaching and learning
• Provides evaluation and ongoing feedback regarding faculty and/or staff performance
• Participates in validation meetings to review and discuss performance ratings of department members with campus leadership
• Curriculum and Assessment
• Facilitates assessment of student learning outcomes, general education outcomes, program-specific outcomes, accreditation requirements, and student performance on certificate or licensure assessments
• Facilitates the development of curricular programs, projects, and initiatives in support of the College's mission and strategic plan
• Works with Institutional Effectiveness
• Participates in activities associated with Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) accreditation, program accreditation, and/or program review
• Monitors program compliance with national, state, and/or regional agencies

• Administrative duties as needed to oversee departmental budgets
• Reviews departmental budgets
• Follows and reviews procurement activities
• Reviews compliance to learning management system (LMS) standards for faculty
• Approves departmental payroll
• Collaborates with program directors and faculty to develop and implement innovative partnerships, e.g., healthcare providers/agencies, industry partners, governmental agencies, and educational partners.
• Assist with the coordination of advisory committee meetings with industry and educational partners per institutional requirements and guidelines.
• Teach a minimum and maximum of one (1) class during the summer.

• Must be available to work Monday through Friday and additional hours as needed.
• Must have excellent communication skills, demonstrated tactical leadership abilities, and proven results.
• Must show proven teaching success in higher education.
• Demonstrate knowledge and achievement in curriculum management.
• Possess effective and consistent conflict resolution, management, and organizational skills.
• Possess strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate sound working knowledge of personal computer hardware/software and business management software.
• Must have administrative experience, including ability to establish priorities and make difficult choices among competing demands and make decisions in a consultative and informed manner.
• Must have previous experience and ability to lead and motivate faculty, staff, and colleagues effectively and consistently

• A master's degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution is required.
• Nursing: Meet the requirements per Texas Administrative Code Rule 214.6.g.1., Texas Administrative Code Rule 215.6.6.1, and applicable programmatic accrediting requirements.

• Five years in community college or industry setting to include teaching or training and/or administration required. Five years teaching and three years progressive leadership or equivalent experience preferred.

• Unencumbered RN license.

Salary Grade: MAST

Salary is based on the Board-approved salary schedule for the current fiscal year. See Salary Schedule

Requisition Number: req5552

Posting Close Date: 11/29/2024