Program Chair - School Nursing Education Leader

Bay Path University; Longmeadow (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Path University in Massachusetts seeks a dynamic Program Chair for the School Nursing program to guide curriculum development, program quality, and alignment with licensure standards for MA and national nursing standards.

You will mentor faculty, coordinate course schedules, and collaborate with departments to ensure comprehensive coverage; teaching assignments are compensated separately under the contract. The position reports to the Dean and aims to advance graduate nursing education.

Qualifications

• RN license in good standing.
• Master’s degree in Nursing, Public Health, Education, or a related field.
• Experience in school nursing, pediatric nursing, community/public health nursing, or related practice areas.
• Experience teaching, mentoring, or supervising nurses in academic or clinical settings.
• Demonstrated experience with curriculum development or program coordination in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for the School Health Nursing program.
• Recruit and recommend faculty hiring to the dean, specific to the program.
• Orient, mentor, and (in collaboration with the dean) evaluate faculty teaching in the program.
• Prepares course schedules and faculty assignments each term in collaboration with the dean.
• Conduct student orientation, advising, and timely processing of concerns in collaboration with the dean.
• Advise students for registration.
• Confirm that students complete all program requirements and maintain appropriate documentation of student progress.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of program activities, student communication, and external partnerships.
• Collaborate with faculty and departments across the University to ensure curricular alignment and coverage of required subject matter.
• Participates in Program Leaders meetings and Curriculum Committee meetings, program reviews, institutional accreditation, and campus-related committees, as needed.
• Maintain and update all program handbooks.
• Maintain strong communications specific to the program at multiple levels.
• Participate in professional activities and professional development specific to School Nurse Education on a regular, ongoing basis.
• Engages in campus, community, regional, and national conversations specific to the area assigned.
• Explores and secures program approval for licensure specific to the practice of school nurses in MA and nationally, when needed.
• Serve as an official agent of the college, specific to the area of expertise assigned.
• Participate in institutional service activities and contribute to program evaluation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain positive working relationships across the University community.
• Adhere to HIPAA and FERPA privacy standards.
• Support students by troubleshooting situations with other offices in academic matters (e.g., academic issues with instructors, transfer credits, etc.).
• Regularly send alumni activity updates to the Alumni Relations Office to highlight graduates' achievements.
• Present an end-of-year report summarizing accomplished work to the Dean.
• Understand and appreciate the University’s mission, purpose, and goals and the role of faculty in achieving those goals.
• Maintain professional licensure as applicable.
• Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned by the University.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Program coordination

Mentoring

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing, Public Health, Education, or a related field

RN license in good standing

Doctoral degree (PhD, DNP, or EdD)

Job description

Bay Path University in Massachusetts seeks a dynamic Program Chair for the School Nursing program to guide curriculum development, program quality, and alignment with licensure standards for MA and national nursing standards.

You will mentor faculty, coordinate course schedules, and collaborate with departments to ensure comprehensive coverage; teaching assignments are compensated separately under the contract. The position reports to the Dean and aims to advance graduate nursing education.