About this position
DIVISION CHAIR OF NURSING
POSITION SUMMARY:
The University of Saint Mary seeks a creative, dynamic, and innovative leader to serve as Chair of the Division of Nursing. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Academics, this is a 12-month administrative appointment with a full workload release for chair responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provide academic and administrative leadership for the Division of Nursing.
Develop, implement, and evaluate short- and long-term goals aligned with the University's mission, strategic priorities, and accreditation standards.
Advise the Associate Vice President for Academics and Provost on division-related matters.
Lead faculty and staff recruitment, supervision, evaluation, and professional development while fostering an inclusive environment.
Teach assigned course(s) each semester; overload assignments are not permitted.
Oversee division policies, curriculum, course scheduling, faculty workload, enrollments, and program quality.
Manage the division budget and allocate resources effectively.
Resolve student, faculty, staff, and program concerns in a timely and professional manner.
Collaborate with Admissions and Marketing to support recruitment, enrollment, retention, and program growth.
Partner with Advancement to strengthen alumni and donor relationships and pursue grant opportunities.
Lead accreditation, assessment, program review, and reporting activities while ensuring compliance with institutional, state, and federal requirements.
Represent the Division through community engagement and professional partnerships.
Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
Doctorate required; Master's degree in Nursing required; current Kansas RN license.
Demonstrated record of teaching, advising, scholarship, assessment, and service in nursing or related disciplines.
Academic leadership experience in higher education preferred.
Experience with curriculum development, accreditation, assessment, budgeting, faculty supervision, and program administration.
Commitment to the mission and core values of the University of Saint Mary.
Excellent communication, organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to analyze data, manage budgets, prioritize competing responsibilities, and make sound decisions.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with students, faculty, staff, administrators, alumni, and community partners.
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