Chair of the Department of Nursing

Position Number:	tbd
Requisition Number:	2013F044
Job Open Date:	12/13/2013

Department:

Nursing

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time

Purpose of Position:

The Department of Nursing, an academic unit within the College of Health Professions at Northern Kentucky University is accepting applications for its next Chair who will sustain and enhance the department's established BSN Program and Accelerated BSN Program. NKU's Nursing Program is directly associated with world class clinical affiliations located throughout the Greater Cincinnati area. This is a twelve-month position for an individual with qualifications commensurate with the rank of Associate or Full Professor.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Chair maintains standards for professional accreditation and collaborates with the College and University to sustain strategic planning and priorities consistent with the NKU mission and core values. Responsibilities of the Chair's position are outlined in the Chairs Handbook (http://deptchairs.nku.edu).

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will:

• Possess the Master of Science degree in Nursing and a doctoral degree in nursing or related field; be eligible for licensure in Kentucky.


• Demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities in the areas of operations and management of an educational program including accreditation, personnel, and budgetary responsibilities.


• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.


• Demonstrate strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment, fostering consensus and collaboration among faculty and staff.


• Encourage and support creative, innovative and entrepreneurial educational strategies that foster student success.

Application review will begin 01/31 and continue until the position is filled.

To apply, candidates must submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, references, and their philosophy of education.

For further inquiries contact:

Caroline Reardon

PRINCETON ONE

TELEPHONE: 636-728-1797

Email: Caroline.Reardon@PrincetonOne.com

Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.

It is Northern Kentucky University's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity for all persons and to take the necessary actions needed to recruit, employ, train, promote, and retain qualified faculty and staff, including members of protected groups. Discrimination against any individual based upon protected status, which is defined as age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic, or veteran status, is prohibited.

Minimum Education:

Doctorate

Preferred Education:

Doctorate

Open Until Filled:

Yes

It is Northern Kentucky University’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity for all persons and to take the necessary actions needed to recruit, employ, train, promote, and retain qualified faculty and staff, including members of protected groups. Discrimination against any individual based upon protected status, which is defined as age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic, or veteran status, is prohibited.

by Shane Turner via NursingFacultyJobs.com