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Job Summary The Program Chair, Practical Nursing serves as the academic leader for the Practical Nursing program by providing accessible, high-quality learning experiences within the classroom, laboratory, and/or distance learning settings; facilitates the learning process to help students be successful; provides accurate, quality academic and career advisement for students; seeks professional development opportunities to implement best practices in teaching within discipline area; maintains student support hours according to institutional policy; completes required course assessments and documentation in an accurate and timely manner; attends college meetings, student activities, institutional functions; contributes to the development of curriculum courses and programs; and collaborates with educational partners and partners with other areas of the College to ensure that the discipline area is meeting the needs of students and the academic partners. The Program Chair reports to the Director of Nursing Programs. Salary will commensurate with experience and education.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Leadership and Planning The program chair leads the practical nursing program initiatives and strategic planning efforts by: Representing the practical nursing program in the College planning processes and making sound, data-informed decisions. Ensuring continuity of the College's mission through the practical nursing curricula, course offerings, and learning opportunities. Evaluating the quality and effectiveness of the practical nursing program in relation to community and workforce needs.

Personnel Management The program chair supports faculty and staff effectiveness by: Establishing and sustaining productive working relationships with students, faculty, and staff. Ensuring full- and part-time faculty are oriented and mentored in assigned roles and responsibilities. Instruction and Student Support The program chair supports teaching and learning by: Teaching up to eighteen (18) semester contact hours each semester in either curriculum, continuing education, or business and industry settings.

Managing instructional syllabi, learning materials, and clinical learning environments in collaboration with clinical partners. Planning and delivering accessible, high-quality instruction aligned with course, program, and student learning outcomes. Creating an inclusive and accessible learning environment through the application of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT) principles.

Overseeing formative and summative student evaluation methods that are used throughout the curriculum, are appropriate to the delivery modality, and align with the progression of course outcomes. Employing a proactive advising model aligned with the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) core values. Supporting students' understanding of the importance of transferable skills for success in college, careers, and the workforce.

Maintaining accurate documentation of student attendance and grades and submitting required course documentation accurately and promptly. Empowering students to make informed decisions by providing accurate, quality academic and career information about policies, procedures, educational pathways, and transfer requirements. Institutional Effectiveness The program chair contributes to continuous improvement efforts by: Engaging in institutional effectiveness processes and college- and state-wide initiatives, including program review, grants, strategic planning, guided pathways, and regional and programmatic accreditation.

Assisting with student learning outcomes assessment and using data to enhance teaching and learning. Collaborating on the written Systematic Plan for Evaluation (SPE), including analysis and use of licensure pass rates, completion rates, and job placement data to inform program decisions and continuous improvement, and shares results with communities of interest. Pursuing professional development activities annually and remaining current in nursing education and practice.

Championing the College's retention, progression, completion, and inclusion initiatives. External Relations The program chair builds partnerships and community connections by: Fostering opportunities for communities of interest (employers, clinical partners, alums, and students) to provide input into program decisions. Assisting with experiential learning opportunities, including clinical placements.

Supporting recruitment and outreach efforts through program publications, websites, and community engagement. Specialized Functions The program chair must complete the following functions to fulfill the role: Maintain compliance with requirements of the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Orchestrate and maintain institutional compliance with SACSCOC and programmatic accreditation through the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

Foster and sustain partnerships with healthcare and wellness professionals to support experiential learning. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience Requirements The program chair must possess the following competencies, aligned with the College's Transferable Skills Framework, to fulfill the role and responsibilities effectively: Analytical Skills: Examining information systematically, performing complex problems, and using evidence-based reasoning to evaluate programs, making data-informed decisions, assessing institutional effectiveness, and analyzing student learning outcomes. Adaptability Skills: Adjusting effectively to changing circumstances, managing multiple priorities and interruptions, and demonstrating resilience and flexibility in response to evolving educational needs, technologies, and institutional priorities.

Communication Skills: Communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with people from diverse backgrounds; listening actively; providing constructive feedback; and maintaining confidentiality. Digital and Information Literacy Skills: Demonstrating proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant educational and emerging technologies; effectively locating, evaluating, and using information ethically to support decision-making and strategic planning. Dependability Skills: Being consistently reliable and trustworthy in meeting commitments and deadlines; fulfilling responsibilities promptly and accurately; and practicing high ethical standards with sensitive data.

Initiative Skills: Taking proactive action to pursue professional development; demonstrating self motivation and intellectual curiosity; staying current in professional literature; and showing willingness to learn and implement innovative practices in teaching, learning, and academic leadership. Teamwork & Leadership Skills: Fostering a collaborative and team-based work environment; cultivating and nurturing productive relationships with colleagues, students, and community stakeholders; and leading effectively to achieve institutional goals. Additional competencies include: Exhibiting skills in planning, organizing, and implementing new initiatives while managing time, resources, and deadlines.

Applying knowledge and practical ability in student, career, and workforce development. Displaying comprehensive knowledge of the entire student experience, including coaching, mentoring, advising, and academic progression. Showing commitment to excellence within the learning environment and workplace.

Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an institutionally accredited postsecondary institution; must obtain a graduate degree in Nursing from an accredited institution within five (5) years of initial full-time employment. * Hold an active, unencumbered license or multistate licensure privilege to practice as a registered nurse inNorth Carolina. Have at least two (2) years of full-time experience as a faculty member in a Board-approved nursing program.

Be experientially qualified, having at least two years (2) of clinical nursing experience, and two years (2) of experience as a faculty member in an ACEN- accredited nursing program. Prior to or within the first three years of employment, have formal education in teaching and learning principles for adult education, including curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation, appropriate to the program chair role. Maintain competence in the areas of assigned responsibility.

Demonstrate knowledge of current nursing practice for the registered nurse. At least one (1) year of project management experience with stakeholder collaboration. Preferred Education and Experience Master's degree in nursing education from an institutionally accredited postsecondary institution.

One (1) year of community college teaching experience. At least one (1) year of experience teaching distance learning using Canvas or a learning management system and digital engagement tools. At least one (1) year of experience with the Ellucian Self-Service Student Portal or a related portal system.

At least one (1) year of experience with student engagement software. At least one (1) year of project management experience with stakeholder collaboration. Completion of professional or course development certification(s) from the Online Learning Consortium (OLC), Quality Matters (QM), or Association of College and University Educators (ACUE).

Additional Information Physical Requirements The program chair must manage the following physical requirements of the job: Environment Working in an office, classroom, lab, or clinical learning environment, typically indoors, with moderate noise levels. May involve irregular hours and online work. Responsibility for maintaining safe, compliant, and functional learning spaces.

Physical Effort Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods; moderate lifting and carrying (up to thirty pounds); general manual dexterity; operation of instructional and office equipment; and extended computer use. Mental Requirements Ability to exercise sound judgment, analyze information, work with numerical data, maintain confidentiality, and evaluate programs, services, and personal effectiveness. Schedule and Travel Schedule Presence on campus and/or at clinical, medical, business, and industry locations as required for teaching, learning, and administrative responsibilities.

Travel Local travel between campuses and community sites is required. Limited out-of-state travel for professional development, training, conferences, and workshops. Related Responsibilities The following are the other responsibilities of the program chair role: Participating in advisory, standing, and ad hoc committees.

Assisting with inventory management and oversight of labs and designated facilities. Attending commencement and supporting institutional activities. Performing other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing Programs, Dean of Health Sciences and Wellness Programs, or the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Institutional Effectiveness.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Evidence of U.S. work authorization is required

It is the prospective employee's responsibility to obtain initial and ongoing authorization to work in the U.S., and Mitchell Community College will not provide sponsorship for U.S. employment.