Position Information
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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
12/04/2026
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?
- * Do you have a valid Ohio License as a Registered Nurse?
- * Do you have a minimum of five years in the practice of
nursing as a registered nurse?
- * Do you have a minimum of two years as a faculty member in a
registered nursing education program?
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
