Nursing Department Chair — Academic Leadership

American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN); LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

LaGrange College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Chair of the Department of Nursing. The position begins August 1, 2027 and includes teaching 18 credit hours per fiscal year in addition to leadership duties.

The program offers a traditional BSN and is accredited by ACEN, with licensure in Georgia possible. The successful candidate will oversee faculty and staff, manage resources, participate in curriculum planning, and collaborate across the Chairs Council with the VPAA and

Qualifications

• Earned DNP or PhD in Nursing.
• Ability to integrate appropriate technology and software in teaching.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, demonstrated teaching and clinical experience appropriate to the level of appointment, and evidence of scholarly/creative activity.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse student body.

Responsibilities

• Chair the Department of Nursing.
• Teach a total of 18 hours per fiscal year.
• Supervise student preceptorships.
• Provide student assistance including academic advising.
• Attend college functions, including commencement; convocation; and faculty, committee and departmental meetings.
• Participate in scheduled orientation and registration of new students.
• Manage course schedules.
• Assist in the recruitment of students and lead the Admissions Committee of the nursing department.
• Negotiate contracts related to clinical facility use of students.
• Provide leadership in ongoing evaluation of Program and Student Outcomes.
• Maintain documentation on preceptors and clinical adjuncts, including license verification.
• Conduct yearly faculty evaluations.

Skills

Higher education knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

DNP or PhD in Nursing

Job description

LaGrange College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Chair of the Department of Nursing. The position begins August 1, 2027 and includes teaching 18 credit hours per fiscal year in addition to leadership duties.

The program offers a traditional BSN and is accredited by ACEN, with licensure in Georgia possible. The successful candidate will oversee faculty and staff, manage resources, participate in curriculum planning, and collaborate across the Chairs Council with the VPAA and