Chairperson and Program Administrator - Nursing

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Job Title Chairperson and Program Administrator - Nursing Location Main Campus - Dayton, OH Job Number 05570 Department Nursing Job Category Faculty Job Type Full-time Tenure Track Status Regular Job Open Date 10/05/2026 Resume Review Date Ongoing Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Position Summary

The Division of Health Sciences at Sinclair is currently inviting highly qualified applicants for a Chairperson and Program Administrator for the Nursing Department.

Satisfactory performance of the Four Critical Performance areas required for all full-time faculty:

• Teaching, Learning, and Student Development: Participate in the continuing development and implementation of the department's curriculum through teaching that reflects a strong commitment to fostering student success. Through in-class and out-of-class initiatives, actively seek to advance the development of individual students and their capacity to meet their educational goals.
• Scholarship and Professional Growth: Maintain and seek to improve currency and competence in the discipline and as a teacher.
• Curriculum Design, Assessment, and Evaluation: In collaboration with colleagues, actively contribute to the continuous review and revision of the department's curriculum. Must exhibit advanced computer proficiency, alongside the capability and time-management skills required for the effective development and revision of online courses. Implement evaluations according to established standards and use assessment data to continuously improve teaching and learning.
• Workplace and Community Service: Contribute to the operation and advancement of the college through committee service and other activities. Extend professional expertise to the community served by the college.
• Compliance with the terms and conditions set forth in the Full-Time Faculty Handbook and the Full-Time Employee Handbook
• Other duties as assigned

Why you'll love Sinclair:

The following are some of the benefits that full-time faculty with Sinclair College receive:

• Tuition Waiver for You and Your Family: Employees and eligible dependents can take advantage of tuition-free access to Sinclair courses and programs.
• Health Benefits That Work for You: Choose from competitive medical, dental, and vision plans designed to support you and your family's health and well-being.
• Professional Growth Opportunities: Continue your education and career development with tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development support.
• Generous Retirement Benefits: Build your future through participation in STRS, including a 14% employer contribution.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Grow your career through opportunities for advancement and promotion
• Work-Life Balance and Wellness: Access programs, resources, and events that support your personal well-being and professional success.
• SCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Principal Accountabilities

Chair Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for continuous improvement of the Nursing department
• Provide strong leadership for improving student success
• Manage faculty, staff, and fiscal resources
• Support, supervise and evaluate departmental faculty and staff
• Lead the continuing development and assessment of the department's curriculum and programs
• Lead the continuing professional development of the department's faculty and staff, full-time and part-time
• Maintain a climate of open communication, collegiality, and teamwork within the department; actively support the professional growth and development of the department
• Lead the department in the implementation of emerging best practices in Nursing education: pedagogy, curriculum, and assessment
• Ensure alignment of curricular outcomes with that of area colleges and universities as well as the Ohio Department of Higher Education in order to facilitate students' successful transfer
• Ensure compliance and alignment of 4723-5 Ohio Administrative Code for all requirements of the nursing education programs
• Ensure compliance with the standards of the Accreditation Commission of Education in Nursing (ACEN), Inc.
• Support Health Sciences Divisional and College-wide initiatives related to Enrollment, Assessment and Retention; represent the department at the Division and College levels
• Lead other administrative/departmental activities as assigned
• Other responsibilities as listed in the Faculty Handbook

Teaching Responsibilities

• Teaching primarily Nursing courses and other Health Sciences courses as needed
• Developing and revising curriculum ensuring continuous alignment with best practices and state mandates. Curriculum responsibilities will include traditional, online, and blended courses
• Required to teach day/evening, face-to-face classes at the downtown Dayton campus and other Sinclair sites in addition to web-based instruction
• Involvement in both the internal college community as well as outside organizations in the Miami Valley region
• Tenure track role equivalent to a 40-hour work week which may include a combination of reassigned time and teaching hours
• Maintain office hours as required by Sinclair policy
• Attend department and division meetings
• Participate in orientation and in-service activities
• Participate in the college's evaluation processes
• Participate in all sessions of the New Faculty Orientation program
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of a master's degree in nursing required; doctorate preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the practice of nursing as a registered nurse, two of which have been as a faculty member in a registered nursing education program
• Possess an active, unrestricted Ohio license as a Registered Nurse (RN) required
• Evidence of successful administrative/supervisory experience preferred
• Evidence of experience with accreditation required
• Evidence of quality college teaching in nursing required
• Knowledge of utilizing technology in the instructional process required
• Evidence of effective interpersonal and team building skills required
• Evidence of effective problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision making skills required
• Ability to communicate effectively with students,, faculty, staff, and administration required

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a minimum of a master's degree in nursing?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a valid Ohio License as a Registered Nurse?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a minimum of five years in the practice of nursing as a registered nurse?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a minimum of two years as a faculty member in a registered nursing education program?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Teaching Philosophy
• Other
• Letter of Recommendation (1)
• Letter of Recommendation (2)
• Letter of Recommendation (3)
• Master's Transcript
• PhD/EdD/JD Transcripts