Executive Chair, Undergraduate BSN Programs

Jefferson; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson College of Nursing seeks a Chair of Undergraduate BSN Programs to provide strategic leadership for curriculum development, faculty governance, and program outcomes. You will report to the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs and collaborate with the Dean and Associate Deans to advance teaching excellence and accreditation readiness.

You will oversee scheduling, recruitment, evaluation, and student progression while steering program initiatives across the Jefferson College of Nursing and its

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in nursing or related field is required.
• At least one graduate degree in nursing is required.
• Unencumbered, active Pennsylvania RN licensure (or eligibility).
• Progressive leadership experience in nursing education including responsibility for faculty, academic programs, curriculum, accreditation, and academic operations.
• Strong knowledge of academic assessment, program evaluation, and outcomes measurement.
• Experience with curriculum design and alignment to competency-based frameworks.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills, with a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic environment.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the master scheduling of all courses based on curriculum pathways and enrollment projections.
• Assign faculty workload within the Department.
• Facilitate curricular design ensuring alignment with current professional trends, accreditation standards, and changing pedagogies.
• Oversee curriculum/program/student evaluation and ongoing curricular revisions based on evaluation outcomes.
• Direct the recruitment, orientation, retention, advising, and timely graduation of students.
• Oversee faculty personnel matters related to teaching and learning practices within the Department’s academic programs and remediate unsatisfactory performance.
• Facilitate faculty advancement through mutual goal setting, development of an implementation plan, and evaluation of outcomes.
• Provide effective management and direction to support staff and student workers within the Department.
• Provide leadership in response to student concerns, in the resolution of conflicts, appeals, and disputes/grievances.
• Oversee the recruitment, selection, and hiring process of faculty.
• Prepare selected components of the self‑study report for accrediting agencies and participate in site evaluations.
• Assist in the preparation of academic program proposals for new/proposed programs within the Department.
• Maintain strong working relationships with federal, state, and local constituencies, accrediting bodies, nursing boards, clinical agencies, specialty organizations, students, preceptors, faculty, and alumni.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum design

Accreditation

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Doctoral degree in nursing

Graduate degree in nursing

Job description

Jefferson College of Nursing seeks a Chair of Undergraduate BSN Programs to provide strategic leadership for curriculum development, faculty governance, and program outcomes. You will report to the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs and collaborate with the Dean and Associate Deans to advance teaching excellence and accreditation readiness.

You will oversee scheduling, recruitment, evaluation, and student progression while steering program initiatives across the Jefferson College of Nursing and its