Job Description
Department Chair, Health Administration and Nursing (Remote) Job Type Full-time
Description A.T. Still University's College of Graduate Health Studies (ATSU-CGHS) seeks an innovative and dynamic leader to serve as the Department Chair of Health Administration and Nursing. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a newly merged department, overseeing both the CCNE-accredited Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program and robust Health Administration programs (Master of Health Administration - MHA (CAHME candidate status) and Doctor of Health Administration - DHA). This remote position requires a visionary individual capable of fostering academic excellence, strategic growth, and interprofessional collaboration in a remote graduate health professions education environment..
About ATSU-CGHS: A.T. Still University, the founding school of Osteopathic Medicine with a 130-year legacy, is committed to the integration of body, mind, and spirit. ATSU is renowned for its preeminence as a multidisciplinary healthcare educational institution. The College of Graduate Health Studies, founded in 1999, is a student-centered online school dedicated to preparing leaders in the health professions for socially responsible practice, policy, and research to improve prevention, wellness, and access to care. ATSU is a proud recipient of INSIGHT Into Diversity's Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Awards.
Position Summary: The Department Chair provides comprehensive leadership for the newly integrated Health Administration and Nursing department. This includes developing and implementing strategic plans, representing the department and its programs within the university, fostering community partnerships and interdisciplinary relationships, identifying and leading opportunities for programmatic growth, and ensuring the advancement of teaching, service, and scholarship.
The Department Chair will directly manage the CCNE-accredited Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program and will serve as the Nursing Program Director. They will also oversee the Master of Health Administration (MHA) and Doctor of Health Administration (DHA) programs, which are led by a dedicated Program Director who reports directly to this Department Chair. The Department Chair is responsible for faculty supervision, program development and enhancement, budget management, contributing to student recruitment and retention, ensuring compliance with all current accreditation standards (HLC for the university, CCNE for DNP, and oversight for CAHME accreditation for MHA), and supporting and/or leading any future accreditation processes involved with department growth and development.
The Department Chair reports to the Associate Dean of Academics, Assessment, and Curricular Innovation and serves alongside three other department chairs (Health Professions Education, Public Health, and Health Sciences) within the college. Chairs serve on the CGHS Leadership Team and the CGHS Advisory Committee and convene their own department-level committees (e.g., curriculum, advisory, etc.).
Responsibilities and Duties: - Provide innovative leadership for the Health Administration and Nursing Department, fostering a collaborative and academically rigorous environment.
- Serve as the Nursing Program Director, overseeing the CCNE-accredited Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program, including curriculum oversight, student progression, and maintaining accreditation compliance.
- Supervise all departmental faculty (currently one contracted nursing faculty, three full-time health administration faculty, one serving as program director, and several adjunct faculty), ensuring excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
- Collaborate with the Program Director for Health Administration to provide oversight for the MHA and DHA programs and support efforts to achieve CAHME accreditation for the MHA.
- Collaborate with the CGHS dean, associate deans, and university leadership to align department priorities with the university's mission and strategic plan.
- Develop and implement strategic plans for the department and its programs, aligning with college and university goals, focusing on program growth, new program development, and operational efficiencies.
- Manage the department's budget and resources effectively.
- Ensure programmatic compliance with all relevant accreditation standards (CCNE, CAHME, HLC, where applicable), institutional/departmental policies, and procedures.
- Lead efforts in curriculum development and assessment across all programs within the department.
- Participate in and advance teaching, service, and scholarship within the department and university.
- Support student recruitment, retention, and success efforts.
- Assess educational outcomes to ensure ongoing program development and improvement.
- Represent the department and its programs in university, college, and external settings.
- Develop community partnerships and interdisciplinary relationships to enhance program offerings and opportunities.
- Mentor students and faculty.
- Serve as Chair of the department's Curriculum Committee and on other internal/external committees/task forces.
- Collaborate effectively with Instructional Designers, Academic Advisors, and Admissions teams to ensure high-quality courses and student success.
- Maintain current knowledge of relevant industry, enrollment trends, competitors, and the higher education landscape.
- Uphold ATSU and CGHS policies and practices.
- Address student concerns and/or appeals at the department level.
- Engage in regular and productive communication with the admissions and advising teams regarding program changes, key talking points, industry trends, etc.
- Demonstrate high levels of accountability and self-motivation in the remote work environment and provide strong leadership and a positive department work environment for all employees.
- Interact collegially and professionally with all members of the CGHS and ATSU communities.
- Attend in-person college and university events as required (i.e., commencement, conferences, campus celebrations, regional meetings, etc.)
Requirements
Qualifications:
Required: - Possess an active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the United States
- Hold a Missouri nursing license or be eligible and willing to obtain one within two months of hire
- Graduate degree in Nursing.
- Academic doctorate in Nursing, Health Administration or a related field (e.g., DNP, PhD, DHA, EdD).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in academic administration of graduate nursing programs, demonstrating leadership effectiveness.
- Minimum of 7 years of full-time graduate teaching experience in Nursing and/or Health Administration.
- Experience teaching in online graduate education.
- Demonstrated experience with curriculum development and assessment.
- Demonstrated experience in maintaining and/or achieving CCNE accreditation (i.e., contributing to continued accreditation, new program accreditation, etc.).
- Strong knowledge of CCNE accreditation standards and processes.
- Demonstrated experience in administrative duties such as: budget development and management; faculty hiring and review; strategic planning; conflict management, problem solving, decision making, confidentiality, etc.
- Demonstrated record of scholarship, service, and teaching.
- Excellent written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills.
- Membership with ACHE or similar organizations.
Preferred :
- Graduate degree in health administration or business (MBA, MHA, DHA, etc.) in addition to nursing degree
- Experience with CAHME accreditation processes is highly desirable.
- Membership in AACN is preferred.
- Experience teaching with or leading a department with simulation labs and simulation learning experiences.
- Related work experience in health administration and/or nursing practice.
- FACHE designation.
- A bilingual Spanish speaker is strongly desired.
Application Process:
Applicants interested in applying for this position should complete the online ATSU employment application and attach the following documents:
- A cover letter that demonstrates the candidate's interest in the position and how they meet the qualifications outlined above.
- A curriculum vitae.
- Names and contact information (phone & email) of three professional references.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Inquiries about the position may be directed to: Dr. Marisa Hastie, Dean, College of Graduate Health Studies (marisahastie@atsu.edu)
The salary range for this position is $88,000 to $132,000 based on experience and location.
ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date. For more information, please visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits .
A.T. Still University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, and retaliation are forms of discrimination prohibited by ATSU.
Salary
Description $88,000 to $132,000 Annually
To apply, visit
Job Tags
Full time, Work experience placement, Immediate start, Remote work,