Location:
Remote, various locations throughout California

Salary Range: Faculty salary schedule placement (depending on
qualification and education) + 15% $95,830.65 - $132,067.15

Position Overview

The Department Chair position supports
Calbright College's mission to offer competency-based, workforce-relevant programs for adult learners through high-impact andragogical
practices in online, skills-based curriculum and assessment. In collaboration with the Dean of Learning and Instruction, the Department
Chair ensures program quality, workforce relevancy, and continuous improvement of the Health Science Programs. The Department Chair provides
leadership for Health Science program planning, implementation, workforce alignment, and continuous improvement. The Chair works
collaboratively with faculty, industry partners, accrediting agencies, and healthcare organizations to ensure programs meet workforce
demands, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. The position supports program development, approval processes, the identification
of experiential learning opportunities, healthcare partnerships, and advisory council engagement to ensure graduates are prepared for
employment in high-demand healthcare fields.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

The duties below are
representative of the role and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed within the scope of work.

● Collaborate with
Learning and Instruction leadership to support program approval processes, including state, accreditation, certification, and regulatory
requirements applicable to Health Science programs.

• Monitor healthcare industry trends, workforce demands, certification
  requirements, and regulatory changes to ensure the program's ongoing relevance and compliance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams
  to support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Health Science programs utilizing competency-based and
  skills-based learning models.
• Leads regular program-level meetings to review program quality, continuous improvement, and student
  success metrics and data.
• Works with cross-functional teams (including program faculty and staff) to ensure program outcomes,
  assessment measures, and course content are rigorous, responsive, and relevant to workforce skills and needs.
• Support Adjunct
  Faculty in setting annual SMART goals to support student success.
• Oversee adjunct faculty in the assigned department area, including
  performing quarterly and annual reviews, approving timesheets, training, mentorship, referring student cases, and assisting with
  escalations.
• Reviews and monitors student and course feedback to ensure the student voice is represented, and provides
  recommendations for content and program improvements.
• Lead the program review process by overseeing review cycles, collecting and
  analyzing data, engaging stakeholders for input, and preparing comprehensive reports to support continuous improvement and informed
  decision-making.
• Leads with a data-informed mindset to validate quality, analyze student outcomes data, and contribute to trend
  analysis and metric tracking across programs.
• Support the identification, evaluation, development, and maintenance of clinical,
  practicum, internship, apprenticeship, and other experiential learning opportunities aligned with program outcomes and accreditation
  requirements.
• Collaborate with external partners to ensure experiential learning environments provide appropriate opportunities for
  student skill development and workforce readiness.
• Lead Health Science Advisory Councils and engage healthcare employers, licensing
  bodies, workforce agencies, and industry experts to ensure program alignment with workforce needs, credentialing requirements, emerging
  healthcare trends, and industry-recognized certifications.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with healthcare organizations,
  employers, professional associations, and workforce agencies to support student success and workforce alignment.
• Maintain relevance
  in the discipline, including but not limited to certifications, professional development, and networking.
• Perform other related
  duties as assigned that support the objective of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

● In-depth knowledge
in
one or more department program areas.

• Knowledge of and commitment to competency-based education and assessment forward
  design.
• Knowledge of healthcare workforce trends, healthcare delivery systems, regulatory requirements, and industry-recognized
  credentials.
• Knowledge of healthcare program accreditation, certification, and approval processes.
• Ability to develop and
  maintain productive partnerships with healthcare organizations, employers, workforce boards, and professional associations. ● Knowledge of
  experiential learning, clinical education, internship, practicum, and work-based learning models.
• Ability to interpret labor market
  information and workforce data to support program development and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of program review processes,
  outcomes assessment, and key performance metrics.
• Working knowledge of program development/design and performance
  metrics
• Collaboration and the ability to work across teams toward a unified goal.
• Effective communicator and
  resolution-oriented towards students if/as appropriate within the program(s).
• Effectively communicates and collaborates with fellow
  faculty members within and across disciplines and programs.
• An innovative and student-centric thought leader in discipline and
  industry practice.
• Capable of leading and promoting change management.
• Demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and
  respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of
  community college students, staff, and faculty.

Minimum Qualifications

● Baccalaureate degree in Nursing, Allied
Health,
Health Sciences, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or a related health discipline.

• Minimum three years of
  professional
  experience in healthcare, health sciences education, workforce development, healthcare administration, or a closely related
  field.
• Demonstrated experience supporting program quality, curriculum development, workforce alignment, regulatory compliance, or
  student success initiatives.

Desired Qualifications

● Master's degree in Nursing, Health Sciences, Public Health,
Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Education, or a related discipline.

• Current professional licensure or certification in an
  applicable healthcare field.
• Experience with healthcare accreditation, certification, or board approval
  processes.
• Experience developing partnerships with healthcare employers, clinical organizations, workforce agencies, or industry
  stakeholders.
• Experience with competency-based education, skills-based learning, or workforce-focused educational models. ● Online
  teaching, online program administration, or adult learning experience.
• Experience leading advisory councils, workforce advisory
  boards, or employer engagement initiatives.

Working Conditions and Travel

● Calbright College is a statewide online
college where all instruction and support are done via various online technologies both in person and remotely. Calbright College has
administrative offices in Sacramento available for use. When working remotely, employees should be able and willing to use the digital
communication tools used by the college and to work on a computer for extended periods. Although this is a primarily remote position, there
may be instances in which you will be required to attend meetings or travel to in-person sites (clinical affiliates).

• Regular
  attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining
  employment.
• The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect
  Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Calbright College policies, procedures, and Title
  IX.
• Calbright College celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which
  students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing Calbright College's strategic diversity goals are
  strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who
  self-disclose.
• Requires the ability to function in a remote online instructional environment, performing work of primarily a
  sedentary nature. Requires the ability to use hearing and speech to make presentations to groups and carry on conversations over the phone
  and in-person. Requires speaking skills to communicate with staff and students in one-on-one and small group settings, on the phone, and to
  distinguish sound prompts from various types of equipment. Requires near visual acuity to read printed materials and computer screens.
  Requires sufficient hand/arm/finger dexterity to retrieve work materials, operate a personal computer keyboard, and operate standard office
  equipment. Requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Work is performed indoors where minimal safety considerations
  exist.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Calbright College provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees
and
applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national
origin, age, veteran status, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Calbright College complies with applicable
state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. Who We Are Calbright College is one of California's newest community
colleges - the first statewide, online campus designed to bridge the gap between employers with unfilled positions and students who don't
have either the time or money to attend a traditional school. Our mission is to increase economic mobility and close equity gaps for working
adults who lack easy access to traditional forms of higher education by offering online, flexible, affordable skills-based programs that
provide tangible economic value for both working adults and hiring managers.

Who We Are Calbright

College is one of
California's newest community colleges - the first statewide, online campus designed to bridge the gap between employers with unfilled
positions and students who don't have either the time or money to attend a traditional school. Our mission is to increase economic mobility
and close equity gaps for working adults who lack easy access to traditional forms of higher education by offering online, flexible,
affordable skills-based programs that provide tangible economic value for both working adults and hiring managers.

Location:
Remote, various locations throughout California

Salary Range: Faculty salary schedule placement (depending on
qualification and education) + 15% $95,830.65 - $132,067.15

Position Overview

The Department Chair position supports
Calbright College's mission to offer competency-based, workforce-relevant programs for adult learners through high-impact andragogical
practices in online, skills-based curriculum and assessment. In collaboration with the Dean of Learning and Instruction, the Department
Chair ensures program quality, workforce relevancy, and continuous improvement of the Health Science Programs. The Department Chair provides
leadership for Health Science program planning, implementation, workforce alignment, and continuous improvement. The Chair works
collaboratively with faculty, industry partners, accrediting agencies, and healthcare organizations to ensure programs meet workforce
demands, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. The position supports program development, approval processes, the identification
of experiential learning opportunities, healthcare partnerships, and advisory council engagement to ensure graduates are prepared for
employment in high-demand healthcare fields.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

The duties below are
representative of the role and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed within the scope of work.

● Collaborate with
Learning and Instruction leadership to support program approval processes, including state, accreditation, certification, and regulatory
requirements applicable to Health Science programs.

• Monitor healthcare industry trends, workforce demands, certification
  requirements, and regulatory changes to ensure the program's ongoing relevance and compliance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams
  to support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Health Science programs utilizing competency-based and
  skills-based learning models.
• Leads regular program-level meetings to review program quality, continuous improvement, and student
  success metrics and data.
• Works with cross-functional teams (including program faculty and staff) to ensure program outcomes,
  assessment measures, and course content are rigorous, responsive, and relevant to workforce skills and needs.
• Support Adjunct
  Faculty in setting annual SMART goals to support student success.
• Oversee adjunct faculty in the assigned department area, including
  performing quarterly and annual reviews, approving timesheets, training, mentorship, referring student cases, and assisting with
  escalations.
• Reviews and monitors student and course feedback to ensure the student voice is represented, and provides
  recommendations for content and program improvements.
• Lead the program review process by overseeing review cycles, collecting and
  analyzing data, engaging stakeholders for input, and preparing comprehensive reports to support continuous improvement and informed
  decision-making.
• Leads with a data-informed mindset to validate quality, analyze student outcomes data, and contribute to trend
  analysis and metric tracking across programs.
• Support the identification, evaluation, development, and maintenance of clinical,
  practicum, internship, apprenticeship, and other experiential learning opportunities aligned with program outcomes and accreditation
  requirements.
• Collaborate with external partners to ensure experiential learning environments provide appropriate opportunities for
  student skill development and workforce readiness.
• Lead Health Science Advisory Councils and engage healthcare employers, licensing
  bodies, workforce agencies, and industry experts to ensure program alignment with workforce needs, credentialing requirements, emerging
  healthcare trends, and industry-recognized certifications.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with healthcare organizations,
  employers, professional associations, and workforce agencies to support student success and workforce alignment.
• Maintain relevance
  in the discipline, including but not limited to certifications, professional development, and networking.
• Perform other related
  duties as assigned that support the objective of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

● In-depth knowledge
in
one or more department program areas.

• Knowledge of and commitment to competency-based education and assessment forward
  design.
• Knowledge of healthcare workforce trends, healthcare delivery systems, regulatory requirements, and industry-recognized
  credentials.
• Knowledge of healthcare program accreditation, certification, and approval processes.
• Ability to develop and
  maintain productive partnerships with healthcare organizations, employers, workforce boards, and professional associations. ● Knowledge of
  experiential learning, clinical education, internship, practicum, and work-based learning models.
• Ability to interpret labor market
  information and workforce data to support program development and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of program review processes,
  outcomes assessment, and key performance metrics.
• Working knowledge of program development/design and performance
  metrics
• Collaboration and the ability to work across teams toward a unified goal.
• Effective communicator and
  resolution-oriented towards students if/as appropriate within the program(s).
• Effectively communicates and collaborates with fellow
  faculty members within and across disciplines and programs.
• An innovative and student-centric thought leader in discipline and
  industry practice.
• Capable of leading and promoting change management.
• Demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and
  respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of
  community college students, staff, and faculty.

Minimum Qualifications

● Baccalaureate degree in Nursing, Allied
Health,
Health Sciences, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or a related health discipline.

• Minimum three years of
  professional
  experience in healthcare, health sciences education, workforce development, healthcare administration, or a closely related
  field.
• Demonstrated experience supporting program quality, curriculum development, workforce alignment, regulatory compliance, or
  student success initiatives.

Desired Qualifications

● Master's degree in Nursing, Health Sciences, Public Health,
Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Education, or a related discipline.

• Current professional licensure or certification in an
  applicable healthcare field.
• Experience with healthcare accreditation, certification, or board approval
  processes.
• Experience developing partnerships with healthcare employers, clinical organizations, workforce agencies, or industry
  stakeholders.
• Experience with competency-based education, skills-based learning, or workforce-focused educational models. ● Online
  teaching, online program administration, or adult learning experience.
• Experience leading advisory councils, workforce advisory
  boards, or employer engagement initiatives.

Working Conditions and Travel

● Calbright College is a statewide online
college where all instruction and support are done via various online technologies both in person and remotely. Calbright College has
administrative offices in Sacramento available for use. When working remotely, employees should be able and willing to use the digital
communication tools used by the college and to work on a computer for extended periods. Although this is a primarily remote position, there
may be instances in which you will be required to attend meetings or travel to in-person sites (clinical affiliates).

• Regular
  attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining
  employment.
• The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect
  Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Calbright College policies, procedures, and Title
  IX.
• Calbright College celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which
  students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing Calbright College's strategic diversity goals are
  strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who
  self-disclose.
• Requires the ability to function in a remote online instructional environment, performing work of primarily a
  sedentary nature. Requires the ability to use hearing and speech to make presentations to groups and carry on conversations over the phone
  and in-person. Requires speaking skills to communicate with staff and students in one-on-one and small group settings, on the phone, and to
  distinguish sound prompts from various types of equipment. Requires near visual acuity to read printed materials and computer screens.
  Requires sufficient hand/arm/finger dexterity to retrieve work materials, operate a personal computer keyboard, and operate standard office
  equipment. Requires the ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Work is performed indoors where minimal safety considerations
  exist.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Calbright College provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees
and
applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national
origin, age, veteran status, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Calbright College complies with applicable
state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. Who We Are Calbright College is one of California's newest community
colleges - the first statewide, online campus designed to bridge the gap between employers with unfilled positions and students who don't
have either the time or money to attend a traditional school. Our mission is to increase economic mobility and close equity gaps for working
adults who lack easy access to traditional forms of higher education by offering online, flexible, affordable skills-based programs that
provide tangible economic value for both working adults and hiring managers.

Who We Are Calbright

College is one of
California's newest community colleges - the first statewide, online campus designed to bridge the gap between employers with unfilled
positions and students who don't have either the time or money to attend a traditional school. Our mission is to increase economic mobility
and close equity gaps for working adults who lack easy access to traditional forms of higher education by offering online, flexible,
affordable skills-based programs that provide tangible economic value for both working adults and hiring managers.