Chairperson and Program Administrator - Nursing

Sinclair Community College; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Health benefits

Professional growth

Retirement benefits

Career growth

Wellness / Work-Life balance

Job summary

Sinclair Community College in Dayton, OH, seeks a Chairperson and Program Administrator for the Nursing Department to lead curricular development, accreditation efforts, and student success initiatives.

The role combines administrative oversight with teaching responsibilities, including day/evening classes, online offerings, and ongoing faculty development. Applicants should hold an advanced nursing degree, RN licensure in Ohio, and a track record of higher-education leadership.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing or equivalent required.
• Doctorate preferred.
• Active, unrestricted Ohio RN license required.
• Administrative or supervisory experience essential.
• Experience with accreditation processes required.
• Strong teaching record in nursing and college-level instruction.
• Proficiency with educational technology and online course design.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for continuous improvement of the Nursing department.
• Lead curriculum development and program assessment.
• Manage faculty, staff, and departmental resources.
• Teach day/evening nursing courses including online/blended formats.
• Represent the department in college committees and accreditation activities.
• Ensure alignment with Ohio Higher Education standards and ACEN.
• Support division and college-wide initiatives related to enrollment and retention.
• Maintain open communication and promote professional growth.
• Fulfill duties as outlined in the Faculty Handbook.
• Participate in New Faculty Orientation and evaluation processes.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Communication

Technology in instruction

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Doctorate preferred

Job description

Position Information

Position Information (Default Section)

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

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Summary

The Division ofHealth Sciences at Sinclair is currently inviting highlyqualified applicants for a Chairperson and Program Administratorfor the Nursing Department .

Satisfactory performance of the Four Critical Performance areasrequired for all full-time faculty:

• Teaching, Learning, and Student Development :Participate in the continuing development and implementation of thedepartment’s curriculum through teaching that reflects a strongcommitment to fostering student success. Through in-class andout-of-class initiatives, actively seek to advance the developmentof individual students and their capacity to meet their educationalgoals.
• Scholarship and Professional Growth : Maintain and seekto improve currency and competence in the discipline and as ateacher.
• Curriculum Design, Assessment, and Evaluation : Incollaboration with colleagues, actively contribute to thecontinuous review and revision of the department’s curriculum. Mustexhibit advanced computer proficiency, alongside the capability andtime-management skills required for the effective development andrevision of online courses. Implement evaluations to established standards and use assessment data to continuouslyimprove teaching and learning.
• Workplace and Community Service : Contribute to theoperation and advancement of the college through committee serviceand other activities. Extend professional expertise to thecommunity served by the college.
• Compliance with the terms and conditions set forth in theFull-Time Faculty Handbook and the Full-Time Employee Handbook
• Other duties as assigned

Why you’ll love Sinclair

• Tuition Waiver for You and Your Family: Employees andeligible dependents can take advantage of tuition-free access toSinclair courses and programs.
• Health Benefits That Work for You: Choose fromcompetitive medical, dental, and vision plans designed to supportyou and your family’s health and well-being.
• Professional Growth Opportunities: Continue youreducation and career development with tuition reimbursement andongoing professional development support.
• Generous Retirement Benefits : Build your future throughparticipation in STRS, including a 14% employer contribution.
• Career Growth Opportunities : Grow your career throughopportunities for advancement and promotion
• Work-Life Balance and Wellness: Access programs,resources, and events that support your personal well-being andprofessional success.

*SCC has the right to revise this position description at anytime. This position description does not represent in any way acontract of employment.

Principal Accountabilities

Chair Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for continuous improvement of the Nursingdepartment
• Provide strong leadership for improving student success
• Manage faculty, staff, and fiscal resources
• Support, supervise and evaluate departmental faculty andstaff
• Lead the continuing development and assessment of thedepartment’s curriculum and programs
• Lead the continuing professional development of thedepartment’s faculty and staff, full-time and part-time
• Maintain a climate of open communication, collegiality, andteamwork within the department; actively support the professionalgrowth and development of the department
• Lead the department in the implementation of emerging bestpractices in Nursing education: pedagogy, curriculum, andassessment
• Ensure alignment of curricular outcomes with that of areacolleges and universities as well as the Ohio Department of HigherEducation in order to facilitate students’ successful transfer
• Ensure compliance and alignment of 4723-5 Ohio AdministrativeCode for all requirements of the nursing education programs
• Ensure compliance with the standards of the AccreditationCommission of Education in Nursing ( ACEN ), Inc.
• Support Health Sciences Divisional and College-wide initiativesrelated to Enrollment, Assessment and Retention; represent thedepartment at the Division and College levels
• Lead other administrative/departmental activities asassigned
• Other responsibilities as listed in the Faculty Handbook

Teaching Responsibilities

• Teaching primarily Nursing courses and other Health Sciencescourses as needed
• Developing and revising curriculum ensuring continuousalignment with best practices and state mandates. Curriculumresponsibilities will include traditional, online, and blendedcourses
• Required to teach day/evening, face-to-face classes at thedowntown Dayton campus and other Sinclair sites in addition toweb-based instruction
• Involvement in both the internal college community as well asoutside organizations in the Miami Valley region
• Tenure track role equivalent to a 40-hour work week which mayinclude 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 Orientationprogram
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of a master’s degree in nursing required; doctoratepreferred
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the practice ofnursing as a registered nurse, two of which have been as a facultymember in a registered nursing education program
• Possess an active, unrestricted Ohio license as a RegisteredNurse (RN) required
• Evidence of successful administrative/supervisory experiencepreferred
• Evidence of experience with accreditation required
• Evidence of quality college teaching in nursing required
• Knowledge of utilizing technology in the instructional processrequired
• Evidence of effective interpersonal and team building skillsrequired
• Evidence of effective problem-solving, critical thinking, anddecision making skills required
• Ability to communicate effectively with students,, faculty,staff, and administration required

Supplemental Questions

1. * Do you have a minimum of a master's degree in nursing?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have a valid Ohio License as a Registered Nurse?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have a minimum of five years in the practice ofnursing as a registered nurse?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have a minimum of two years as a faculty member in aregistered nursing education program?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Teaching Philosophy
2. Other
3. Letter of Recommendation (1)
4. Letter of Recommendation (2)
5. Letter of Recommendation (3)
6. Master's Transcript
7. PhD/EdD/JD Transcripts