Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Chair, MSN Program is responsible for helping to plan, organize, supervise and ensure the success of the MSN Program at American Sentinel College.

This position is instrumental in managing the MSN program. The Chair works with the Assistant Dean, of American Sentinel College of Nursing and Health Sciences. The Chair contributes to the advancement of Post University’s mission and principles and the goals of the MSN program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervise the MSN program to ensure that students and graduates meet the academic program standards and faculty teaching in these programs provide a good learning experience for students.
• Recruit, train and monitor online faculty.
• Assess and evaluate the MSN program and student outcomes.
• Review end-of-course evaluations and recommend curricular improvements and faculty training.
• Devise timelines and effective measures of the MSN program so there is prompt review, revision, and development of courses within the programs.
• Assist with the assignment of faculty to courses for the MSN program.
• Assess and evaluate the MSN program and student outcomes.
• Work with student advising.
• Delegate course review and revisions to full-time or adjunct faculty.
• Ensure the MSN program adheres to best practices of online instruction.
• Monitor current and emerging trends in nursing.
• Provide oversight for innovative development and curricular content
• Participate in programmatic, institution and regional accreditation activities to ensure the programs meets and exceeds all accreditation standards.
• Serve on nursing and University committees as assigned.
• Teach courses as assigned
• Other administrative duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Master of Science degree in nursing degree required; a doctoral degree in nursing or related field from an accredited college or university is required..
• At least 5 years of clinical and administrative nursing experience; experience teaching in an online environment; experience in an administrative role in a nursing academic setting and an unencumbered Registered Nurse License.
• Experience teaching online, developing curriculum and knowledge of online instructional best practices required

COMPETENCIES INCLUDE:

Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures.

Business Acumen – Understand business implications of decisions; supports organization’s goals and values; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals.

Change Management – Develops workable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and supports those affected by change.

Curriculum development and assessment - Demonstrates expertise in curriculum development and course/program assessment.

Design – Generates creative solutions; uses feedback to modify designs; applies design principles; demonstrates attention to detail.

Ethics – Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organization values.

Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in the decision-making process; makes timely decisions.

Leadership – Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences action and opinions of others; inspires respect and trust; accepts feedback from others.

Oral & Written Communication – Has proven writing and editorial skills. Speaks and writes clearly, informatively, and persuasively in positive or negative situations; varies style to meet needs; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; presents data effectively.

Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyses information skilfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.

Quality Management – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Technology utilization in education – Demonstrates the utilization and integration of technology into curriculum.