Department Chair of Nursing

Department Chair of Nursing

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Greenwood County, SC

Job Type

FTE - Full-Time

Job Number

190622

Agency

Piedmont Technical College

Division

Academic Affairs-Nursing

Opening Date

07/16/2026

Closing Date

7/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:

UD14

Position Number:

61132966

Normal Work Schedule:

Other

Normal Work Schedule (Other):

Willingness to work within a flexible schedule.

Pay Grade

Unclassified

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

Qualified applicants meeting minimum requirements must apply online to the State of SC Employment Application at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sc/ptc. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of application. Paper, faxed or emailed applications/resumes will not be accepted, reviewed or responded to. AA/EOE. Piedmont Technical College provides affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.

Veteran Preference Statement

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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Job Responsibilities

Provides leadership, management, planning, and coordination for enrollment, instruction, student advisement, recruitment, retention, marketing, and the provision of services to the College and community. Reports directly to the Dean of Nursing and collaborates closely to support the strategic goals and operational needs of the Nursing Division. Responsible for the didactic, laboratory, and clinical activities necessary to implement the Nursing curriculum, including curriculum and instructional development, assessment functions related to program learning outcomes and student learning outcomes, and ongoing program effectiveness.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Faculty teaching associate degree courses not designed for transfer to a baccalaureate degree: must possess a bachelors degree in the teaching discipline or an associate degree with demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline. Candidates must possess a minimum of a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program, an active, unencumbered South Carolina RN license, a minimum of two (2) years of clinical RN experience, American Heart Association CPR Instructor certification, and a minimum of three (3) years of nursing educator experience.

Additional Comments

Please review Agency Specific Application procedures for our required application procedures that include attaching a letter of interest, a current resume, and copies of transcripts to the application.

We regret that due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to candidates individually regarding the status of their application or the status of the interview process.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

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Please note: Applicants are required to submit transcripts to be considered for this position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Applications submitted without transcripts will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed. Have you attached a copy of your transcripts? If not, please explain below (e.g., you are a current PTC employee with transcripts already on file, your highest level of education is high school, or another reason).

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Please acknowledge you have read and understand the following statement: CLERY Act Compliance Notice for Prospective Employees The CLERY Act for campus crime reporting mandates that the Piedmont Technical College notify prospective employees (faculty, staff, and student) of the existence of the annual crime report, what is in it, and where to get it. As a College, we must comply with the CLERY Act. Piedmont Technical College is committed to maintaining a safe and supportive campus for all faculty, staff and students. The college affirms the principle that individuals have the right to be free from any form of harassment. Piedmont Technical Colleges Annual Security Report is available to the public at https://www.ptc.edu/sites/default/files/documents/public_safety/ASR/2018_ptc_annual_security_report-revision_09-26-2018.pdf. A paper copy of the Annual Security Report will be provided upon request by calling (864) 941-8563. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and police, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault and other matters. You will find the information regarding Piedmont Techs Lex Walters Campus Safety Reports at the (Greenwood) and its six County Campus is listed on the (U.S. Department of Education Web Site).

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Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or other employment-based authorization) to work in the United States?

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Employer State of South Carolina

Agency Piedmont Technical College Address 620 N. Emerald Road

Greenwood, South Carolina, 29646

Phone 864-941-8726

The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.