Guide the ongoing development, assessment, and accreditation of
the BSN program
Recruit, mentor, and support a diverse and high-performing
faculty and staff team
Oversee curriculum planning, course scheduling, and program
evaluation
Engage in student advising and success initiatives, ensuring a
supportive learning environment
Promote faculty scholarship, professional development, and
community engagement
Collaborate with the Simulation Center to provide quality nurse
clinical simulation experiences
Serve as an active member of the College Executive Committee,
contributing to broader institutional initiatives
Roles & Responsibilities
Students - the Chairperson shall:
- Effectuate faculty policies regarding admissions and academic
standing.
- Provide department leadership in initiating and implementing
the proper advisement of undergraduate students.
- Be available to students each semester until all final grades
are posted by all faculty members in the department and resolve any
issues.
- Have initial responsibility for receiving, evaluating, and
resolving student complaints regarding academic matters pertaining
to the department.
Faculty & Staff - the Chairperson shall:
- Have primary responsibility for recruiting appropriate
candidates for the instructional staff of the department.
- Assign faculty to specific courses and arrange faculty
schedules in conjunction with the appropriate department committees
and program coordinators in conformity with University and College
procedures.
- Monitor and guide the professional development of nursing
faculty. This shall include evaluation faculty, where the
Chairperson deems it appropriate, regarding the individual's
performance as a teacher and as a researcher, the relationships of
the individual with students and colleagues, and the individual's
professional and creative work.
- Administer the system of evaluation of faculty members,
administrators, and staff in the department.
- Chair the Department Personnel and Budget Committee
meetings.
- Supervise the activities of all non-instructional personnel in
the department.
Program Development & Administration - the Chairperson
shall:
- Chair the Department Educational Policy Committee
meetings.
- Provide leadership in developing programs of study, updating
existing degree programs, maintaining current course syllabi,
textbooks, and other instructional materials and assuring
appropriate support for programs of study in the University
libraries and in other similar University facilities.
- Have initial responsibility for planning course offerings for
each semester and summer session in conjunction with the
appropriate department committees and program coordinators.
- Submit all required documentation (i.e course syllabi) to the
Office of the Dean as requested.
- Collaborate with the Office of Assessment & Accreditation
on the submission of the University required assessment reports,
College program assessment reports, CCNE assessment data, and
related activities.
Additional duties, the Chairperson shall:
- Prepare the department budget in conjunction with the
Department Personnel and Budget Committee and administer the final
department budget.
- Prepare materials for the Bulletin in consultation with program
coordinators.
- Prepare the department annual report.
- Maintain department records.
- Supervise the use of the nursing skills labs and special
equipment of the department.
- Review all grant proposals before they are submitted to the
proper authorities by department faculty and, where appropriate, by
students.
- Meet on a regular basis with the faculty members of the
department to conduct the regular business of the department.
- Attend meetings of Chairpersons called by the Dean and/or the
Provost and VPAA at least once a month and at other reasonable
times.
- Maintain office hours for students at least four (4) days a
week. Chairperson's office hours shall be posted and communicated
to the Dean, department faculty, and students.
- Represent the department at scholarly and professional meetings
when such attendance is deemed by the Dean to be appropriate.
- Attend orientation and training offered by the Provost and
VPAA.
- Attend college retreat and other development programs as deemed
appropriate by the Dean.
Competencies, Education, Experience
Qualifications and Attributes
- Nursing doctoral degree (DNP, Ph.D. or equivalent)
required.
- Experience as a nursing educator in an accredited nursing
program, preferably in a BSN or higher program. Experience may
include teaching, clinical practice, and administration. Must be
able to demonstrate evidence of knowledge and skills related to
teaching adults, teaching methodology, curriculum development, and
curriculum evaluation.
- Experience with CCNE and ACNE accreditation is strongly
preferred.
- Must be a nurse licensed or regulated as a registered nurse in
a United States jurisdiction and eligible for licensure in New
York.
- Must be eligible for appointment at the Associate or Full
Professor level and possess research and scholarship
experience.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build and
maintain relationships with faculty, administration, staff, and
students.
- Committed to inclusive excellence in teaching, mentoring and
advising students.
- Possess a passion for academia and the nursing profession with
sincere support and understanding of cultural diversity and the
needs of the community.
- Strong support for interprofessional education and an interest
in forging relationships with related health professions.
Supplemental Information
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual salary
range for this position is $160,000 and $10,000 Department Chair
stipend. St. John's University considers factors such as (but not
limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's
work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer
equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when
extending an offer.
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*Important Note- St. John's is NOT an E-Verify
Employer
St. John's offers a competitive compensation program which is
commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and contingent
upon the departmental budget. St. John's University considers
factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of
the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key
skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational
considerations when extending an offer.
We also offer an extremely comprehensive benefits program to meet
the diverse needs of our workforce. Along with exceptional benefits
such as medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability
insurance, tuition remission, generous 403(b) employer
contribution, employee assistance program, and liberal paid time
off policies, faculty and staff can also enjoy St. John's
performing arts, libraries, bookstores, dining facilities, campus
recreation and sporting events
Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John's
University of satisfactory references, verification of employment
and education.
St. John's University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a
disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic
protected by law.
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/stjohns/jobs/5460187/chair-department-of-nursing
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