Chair of the Department of Nursing and Founding Program Director of the MENP Program

Posting Number:

F000410

Position Title:

Chair of the Department of Nursing and Founding Program Director of the MENP Program

Department:

Nursing

Division:

Academic Affairs

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Faculty Status:

Non-Tenure

Supervisor Title:

Chair, Department of Nursing

Status:

Full-time Non-Tenure-Track Faculty

Tenure Track:

No

Position Summary:

The Department of Nursing in the School of Education and Health Sciences at North Central College invites applications for Chair of the Department of Nursing and Founding Program Director of the MENP Program position, to begin June 1, 2025.

The Chair of the Department of Nursing and Founding Program Director of the MENP Program (Chair of the Department) will have rank commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track position with open rank. The Chair of the Department will work closely with the Dean of the School of Education and Health Sciences, and Nursing faculty in the evaluation and development of the Direct Entry MENP program in accordance with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) and CCNE accreditation standards.

The Chair of the Department will act as the chief academic nurse administrator of the Department of Nursing and report directly to the Dean of the SEHS. The Chair of the Department is responsible for the organization and operation of the MSN programs; oversight of faculty, staff, and students; assessments of outcomes and achievement of goals; and implementation of strategies and modifications. Recruitment, selection, instruction, assessment, remediation and academic advisement of students will be essential components of this position.

The duties in this role include:

1. Develops and implements the MENP Program in accordance with Illinois State Board Nursing (ISBON) and CCNE accreditation standards.
2. Primary author of the initial and ongoing self-study documents for CCNE and ISBON.
3. Oversees the development, implementation, and assessment of the curriculum (structure, sequence, 'depth and breadth', content, syllabi, objectives for MENP program) in compliance with IDPFR and CCNE standards.
4. Provides guidance to the School of Graduate Professional Studies (SGPS) regarding MENP student recruitment, marketing and initial NursingCAS review
5. Oversees student application review, and selection ensuring matriculants meet program academic standing requirements and motivation to achieve program goals
6. Oversees MENP students enrolled in the program, including preparation of students for excellent NCLEX outcomes
7. Oversees daily function and operations of the Department of Nursing, in compliance with program and institutional policies
8. Recruits, mentors and supervises faculty in the Department of Nursing
9. Develops the strategic planning process for the department and provides an annual report with review of goals, achievements, and outcomes for review by the Dean and Provost
10. Recruits as required, additional adjunct nursing faculty, with appropriate academic preparation and/or experience
11. Ensures maintenance of student records and documentation of academic progression
12. Serves as the chief budgetary officer of the program providing departmental fiscal management
13. Ensures continuous program self-assessment and identification of strengths as well as areas in need of improvement, in alignment with CCNE and College expectations
14. Recommends ongoing program modifications based on outcome measures, and presents these changes as needed to college governance committees
15. Oversees the updates on department manuals, assessment tools, and surveys
16. Represents the Department of Nursing at conferences, symposia, healthcare events, and other events within the regional and national communities
17. Attend quarterly CAFÉ chair development series and serve on Dean's Council
18. Performs other leadership duties as requested by the Dean, Provost, or President of North Central College

Interested candidates should complete and submit an application online at:

Basic qualifications are required at the time of application.

• Doctorate from an accredited institution in nursing or health related discipline
• Hold a current unencumbered nursing license in the State of Illinois
• Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an administrator in an academic nursing program.
• Ability to perform educational and administration functions with a high degree of ethics, integrity and professionalism. This includes the ability to organize, manage and maintain highly confidentiality electronic and written communication. The candidate must continuously demonstrate outstanding interpersonal skills in dealing with faculty, staff, students and capacity to work independently.
• Ability to communicate in the English language, both orally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred qualifications are not required qualifications for the position.

• A record of excellence in the development of a nursing curriculum and meaningful experience with national and state accreditation processes, including initial and continuing CCNE accreditation visits would be a plus
• A competitive candidate will have a record of excellence in the development of a nursing curriculum and meaningful experience with national and state accreditation processes, including initial and continuing CCNE accreditation visits

Qualifications Standards:
License:

• Doctorate degree in nursing or health-related discipline from an accredited institution
• Current unencumbered nursing license in the State of Illinois

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing education experience as an administrator in an academic nursing program

About North Central College:Founded in 1861, North Central College is a selective, comprehensive liberal arts institution of about 3000 students, located 28 miles west of Chicago in Naperville. The College is in a period of growth with the addition of a $60 million Science Center (2017), and a new Health Sciences and Engineering building (2020). The college is within walking distance of the Naperville Metra station and is next to downtown Naperville. The Naperville area is home to many excellent school districts and Naperville, IL has been ranked as one of the best places to live by Money magazine.For more information, please visit:

Salary Range:The budgeted salary range for this position is $110,000 to $125,000
The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Employment Conditions:

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of the College's background screening process.

Number of Vacancies:

1

EEO Statement:

North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. North Central College provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation, please notify the Office of Human Resource. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Open Until Filled:

No