Dept Chair Nursing
Job Details
- Description
The Department of Nursing at Briar Cliff University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track nursing department chair position. The University offers CCNE-accredited BSN, MSN for family, adult gerontological primary care, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, and DNP programs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Administration:
- Ensure the mission effectiveness of the Department of Nursing.
- Ensure administration of the Department of Nursing including supervision and evaluation of the nursing faculty.
- Develop and administer the budgets for the Department of Nursing.
- Recommend to the VPAA and Academic Rank Committee appointment, reappointment, promotion, and tenure of nursing faculty.
- Develop and carry out a systematic plan for program evaluation and outcome assessment plan.
- Provide for orientation of new faculty in collaboration with the university plan.
- Facilitate the Nursing Advisory Committee.
- Arrange for contractual agreements with clinical agencies as needed for students to meet program objectives.
- Maintain articulation agreements, cooperative program agreements, and educational partnership agreements.
Provide leadership to the Nursing Faculty Organization
Develop, evaluate, and revise the total nursing curriculum.
Teaching and Advising
Guide Professional Development for Faculty
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
- Holds an earned Doctorate degree in nursing or other related discipline.
- Has five or more years’ clinical experience in nursing.
- Provides proof of unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Iowa or licensed in another state and recognized for licensure in Iowa, pursuant to the nurse licensure compact contained in Iowa code section 152E.1.
- Has five years' experience teaching in baccalaureate or higher degree nursing education programs.
Candidates should provide:
- A curriculum vitae
- Cover letter
- Graduate transcript(s)
- Names and contact information for three references
erched on a scenic hilltop in northwest Iowa, Briar Cliff University is a liberal arts institution offering baccalaureate to doctoral degree programs and is home to more than 1100 students. Since 1930, the University has educated students in the Franciscan tradition of service, caring, and openness to all. Grounded in faith and the pursuit of higher learning, the liberal arts education from Briar Cliff shapes more than just students’ resumes—it shapes their character.
EEO/AA
- Posted On
- 4/9/2025
- Job Type
- Dean/Director
- School/Institution
- Briar Cliff University
- Job Location
- Sioux City, IA