CGHS - Department Chair, Health Administration and Nursing
(Remote)
Description
A.T. Still University's College of Graduate Health Studies
(ATSU-CGHS) is seeking a full-time, exempt Department Chair, Health
Administration and Nursing (Remote). This is an exciting
opportunity to lead a department focused on education in
administrative excellence and impactful C-suite leadership,
overseeing the Doctor of Health Administration (DHA), Master of
Health Administration (MHA; CAHME candidate status), and Doctor of
Nursing Practice (DNP; CCNE accredited) programs. This remote
position requires a visionary individual capable of fostering
departmental collaboration, academic excellence, strategic growth,
and interprofessional collaboration in a remote graduate health
professions education environment. The successful candidate will
bring a proven track record of innovation and strategic thinking,
demonstrating the creativity required to execute on
transformational models that elevate the appeal and long-term
success of the department's programs.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide innovative leadership for the Health Administration and
Nursing Department, fostering a collaborative and academically
rigorous environment.
Proactively identify, design, and implement transformational
models to enhance and grow the programs, ensuring the department
remains at the forefront of the healthcare education landscape
through creative problem-solving and innovative initiatives.
Serve as the academic lead for departmental programs, supported
by department faculty, including curriculum oversight, student
progression, and maintaining accreditation compliance.
Supervise all departmental faculty (currently one contracted
nursing faculty, serving as the program director for the DNP, and
two full-time health administration faculty, and several adjunct
faculty), ensuring excellence in teaching, scholarship, and
service.
Provide oversight for the DHA, MHA, and DNP programs and
support efforts to achieve CAHME accreditation for the MHA.
Collaborate with the CGHS dean, associate deans, and university
leadership to align department priorities with the university's
mission and strategic plan.
Develop and implement strategic plans for the department and
its programs that align with college and university goals, focusing
on program growth, new program development, and operational
efficiency.
Manage the department's budget and resources effectively.
Ensure programmatic compliance with all relevant accreditation
standards (CAHME, CCNE, HLC, where applicable),
institutional/departmental policies, and procedures.
Lead efforts in curriculum development and assessment across
all programs within the department.
Participate in and advance teaching, service, and scholarship
within the department and university.
Support student recruitment, retention, and success
efforts.
Assess educational outcomes to ensure ongoing program
development and improvement.
Represent the department and its programs in university,
college, and external settings.
Develop community partnerships and interdisciplinary
relationships to enhance program offerings and opportunities.
Mentor students and faculty.
Serve as Chair of the department's Curriculum Committee and on
other internal/external committees/task forces.
Collaborate effectively with Instructional Designers, Academic
Advisors, and Admissions teams to ensure high-quality curricula and
student success.
Maintain current knowledge of relevant industry, enrollment
trends, competitors, and the higher education landscape.
Uphold ATSU and CGHS policies and practices.
Address student concerns and/or appeals at the department
level.
Engage in regular and productive communication with the
admissions and advising teams regarding program changes, key
talking points, industry trends, etc.
Demonstrate high levels of accountability and self-motivation
in the remote work environment and provide strong leadership and a
positive department work environment for all employees.
Interact collegially and professionally with all members of the
CGHS and ATSU communities.
Attend in-person college and university events as required
(i.e., commencement, conferences, campus celebrations, regional
meetings, etc.)
Execute other duties as assigned.
Requirements Requirements">
Education & Experience
- Academic doctorate in a health/healthcare field (PhD, DNP, DHA,
etc.).
- Demonstrated record of innovation and strategic thinking, with
documented success in developing and executing transformational
educational models that drive program growth, visibility, and
academic excellence.
- C-suite leadership experience in a hospital, clinic, or
healthcare-related administration, or significant experience in
leading a health administration, nursing, or related academic
department.
- Minimum of 5 years of full-time experience in academic
administration of a health professions program demonstrating
leadership effectiveness.
- Minimum of 7 years of full-time graduate teaching experience in
Health Administration and/or Nursing.
- Experience teaching in online graduate education.
- Demonstrated experience with online curriculum development,
curriculum mapping, and assessment.
- Strong knowledge of accreditation standards and processes;
experience with CCNE or CAHME accreditation preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in administrative duties such as budget
development and management; faculty hiring and review; strategic
planning; conflict management; problem-solving; decision-making;
confidentiality, etc.
- Demonstrated record of scholarship, service, and teaching.
- Excellent written, verbal, and non-verbal communication
skills.
- Membership with industry relevant organizations (ACHE, AACN,
ANA, etc.) .
- Experience with CAHME and/ or CCNE accreditation processes is
highly desirable preferred.
- A successful record of grant acquisition and management
preferred.
Salary
Description $119,600 -$149,500
To apply, visit https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/4339386
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