What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chair of Nursing position at University of Holy Cross?
University of Holy Cross is a Catholic, national, and comprehensive higher education institution known for the ability to balance liberal arts and sciences and nationally accredited professional programs.
The University is acclaimed for its individualized service to a diverse student body, the integration of mind and heart in the Marianite tradition, and the academic preparation for competent professionals in service to the larger community.
The University strives to live the mission through our core values of Excellence, Respect, Integrity, Inclusion, and Compassionate Service. Through these words, we educate the whole person in the true tradition of the Marianites of Holy Cross.
You are a part of our team. As a member of the team of UHC, you will be expected to contribute your talents and energies to improve the environment and quality of the University, as well as the constituencies of the University. In return, you will be given opportunities to grow and advance in your career.
University of Holy Cross is dedicated to:
- Providing students a quality education at the best price with the best service.
- Providing members of the team with wages and benefits comparable to others doing similar work within similar higher educational institutions and within the region.
The only things we require for employment, compensation, advancement, and benefits are performance and a good team attitude; however, all employment at UHC is "at will." No one will be denied opportunities or benefits on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran's status, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions; nor will anyone receive special treatment for those reasons.
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UHC assures equal opportunity for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, marital status, or veteran's status in the admission to, participation in, or employment of its programs and activities.
Chair of Nursing
University of Holy Cross is looking for a Nursing Department Chair responsible for leading and managing its Nursing Department. This role is pivotal in ensuring the delivery of high-quality nursing education, fostering academic excellence and innovative teaching that meets the needs for nurses in the community, and committing to education of the minds and hearts of students. The Nursing Department Chair will lead curriculum development, faculty recruitment, and student success initiatives while maintaining compliance with accreditation standards and institutional policies. The candidate should possess strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of nursing education, experience in nursing partnerships with hospitals and healthcare organizations, and a commitment to the mission/values of University of Holy Cross.
Required Education and Experience
- Minimum of a graduate degree in nursing, plus an earned doctorate
- Minimum of three years’ experience in nursing education
- Minimum of three years’ experience in clinical practice
- An unencumbered Louisiana Nursing license
Reports to: Dean or Provost
Supervises: Departmental faculty, coordinator(s), student workers, administrative assistant, as appropriate
Administrative
- Promote a sense of intellectual community, shared vision, and adherence to the University’s mission and core values.
- Recruit, select, and recommend faculty to fill vacancies of approved positions.
- Evaluate and recommend reappointment of full and part-time faculty.
- Resolve faculty and student complaints within the Department. Maintain documentation of conflicts and Refer unresolved complaints to the appropriate Dean or Provost.
- Provide orientation and mentoring for new faculty members.
- Ensure compliance of Departmental faculty with directives, policies, and procedures mandated by Academic Affairs and/or the University.
- Determine workload for the Departmental faculty.
- Monitor academic advising of students in the department, as appropriate.
- Coordinate scheduling of courses and work with Offices of the Registrar and Academic Affairs each semester.
- Review and revise Departmental information in the University Catalog.
- Provide information needed for issuance of contracts each semester.
- Confirm completion of graduation requirements for students in coordination with academic advisors and the Registrar.
- Assist in preparation, administration and evaluation of the Department’s budget.
- Serve as the primary contact for the Department with other administrative units of the University; assist in general University activities as needed.
- Update Departmental information on the University’s Web site and in the Catalog.
- Serve as a member of the Academic Council and other University committees as designated.
- Conduct monthly Department meetings; assure minutes that include an attendance roster are taken and maintained.
- Assure both interdisciplinary and interdepartmental collaboration and communication.
Accreditation, Planning, Assessment
- Oversee preparation of degree program institutional effectiveness plans, assuring faculty collaboration in the plan.
- Assure SACS-COC requirements are maintained and kept up to date.
- Assure accreditation standards and reports are maintained and kept up to date.
- Assure LSBN regulations are maintained and kept up to date.
- Assure all annual reports are completed (ACEN, AACN, NLN, LSBN).
- Responsible for first time NCLEX pass rates and graduation rates.
- Serve as liaison with clinical agencies.
- Monitor and promote the progress of the University Strategic Plan as it pertains to the department.
Curriculum, Recruitment, Retention
- Develop and implement plans for student recruitment, enrollment and retention.
- Develop and implement a plan for alumni involvement with University activities.
- Coordinate the planning and development of curricula, policies and procedures to meet the current and long-range needs of students in accordance with the Strategic Plan.
- Implement academic policies.
- Encourage and facilitate faculty development and promotion in rank.
- Facilitate curricular discussion among department members.
- Collaborate with other Department Chairs on interdepartmental activities, curriculum, etc.
To Apply: All applications and inquiries must be submitted to: merlinger@uhcno.edu. The position is open until filled. Only complete applications will be reviewed, and must include the following:
- Letter of application
- Vitae
- Official transcripts from each institution attended
- Three professional references with full contact information and a note indicating the nature of your professional working relationship with each.
Equal Opportunity
The University of Holy Cross assures equal opportunity for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, marital status, or veterans’ status in the admission to, participation in, or employment of its programs and activities.
