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Jersey College lists this Nursing Program Department Chair opportunity in jenkintown, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Job Location: Jenkintown, PA Campus - Jenkintown, PA 19046Salary Range: $105,000.00 Salary
Program Chair – Nursing
Jersey College is an esteemed institution dedicated to advancing nursing education, with a vision to achieve national recognition through a commitment to excellence and innovation. The college offers robust pathways for professional growth, equipping students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the nursing field. Since its founding, Jersey College has proudly graduated over 13,000 Registered Nurses and Practical Nurses, contributing to the healthcare workforce and improving patient care across the nation
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Dean of Nursing, the Program Chair is responsible for overseeing the effective implementation of the nursing curriculum, ensuring alignment with institutional NCLEX outcomes and nursing skill proficiencies. This role involves direct oversight of theory and clinical faculty, ensuring instructional quality, faculty development, and adherence to program objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Faculty Oversight
Provide direction, mentorship, and supervision to didactic and clinical faculty, including registered nurses and general education instructors.
Oversee faculty workload assignments and coordinate schedules in collaboration with the Dean of Nursing.
Monitor and support faculty performance to ensure the delivery of high-quality education and student success.
Lead faculty development initiatives, including training, evaluation, and mentorship programs.
Curriculum & Program Implementation
Ensure the effective execution of Jersey College’s nursing philosophy, curriculum, and program objectives.
Oversee the design and delivery of classroom and clinical instruction, ensuring compliance with accreditation and licensure standards.
Evaluate and implement instructional materials, including textbooks and supplementary resources.
Monitor exam development and assessment methods to uphold academic integrity and program effectiveness.
Program Management & Compliance
Manage the day-to-day operations of the nursing program, ensuring adherence to institutional policies and regulatory requirements.
Champion new initiatives and drive continuous improvement efforts to enhance program outcomes.
Represent Jersey College professionally to external stakeholders, including accreditation bodies, healthcare organizations, and the broader nursing community.
Participate in curriculum meetings and institutional committees to support program growth and innovation.
QualificationsQualifications & Competencies:
Education: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required.
Licensure: Current RN license in the state of employment.
Experience: Minimum of two years in nursing education, faculty development, or a related leadership role.
Skills & Attributes:Strong leadership and team-building skills.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal abilities.
Ability to track and report student progress and institutional outcomes.
Passion for education, student success, and professional development.
This position offers an opportunity to shape the future of nursing education by fostering an environment of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement
Notice of Non-discrimination
Jersey College is committed to providing an environment that respects and encourages the development and growth of all students, faculty and staff. Discriminatory and harassing behaviors that unfairly or unlawfully interfere with an individuals educational pursuits violate our Colleges policies and procedures and are not tolerated. Such forms of discrimination and harassment include, but are not limited to, discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or military veteran status. Jersey College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.
Jersey College encourages all students, staff, and administrators to work together to prevent all forms of discrimination and harassment, including those based on race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or military veteran status (individually and collectively, a protected status or a protected category).
Any student, staff, or third party seeking information with respect to the non-discrimination and harassment policies of Jersey College, including Title IX protections, may contact the Director of Institutional Effectiveness at 546 U.S. Highway 46, Teterboro, NJ 07608
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jenkintown, PA, 19046, US
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