Department Chair, Health Administration and Nursing (Remote)
REMOTEPosted 30+ days ago
Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from A.T. Still University
Job overview
The Department Chair of Health Administration and Nursing at A.T. Still University leads a newly merged department overseeing nursing and health administration graduate programs, driving academic excellence and strategic growth in a remote setting.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves providing leadership for the department, managing the DNP nursing program, supervising faculty, overseeing health administration programs, ensuring accreditation compliance, budgeting, curriculum development, student recruitment, and fostering community partnerships.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range is $88,000 to $132,000 annually, with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first month after hire if eligible.
Experience and skills
Requirements include an active unrestricted RN license, a graduate degree in Nursing, an academic doctorate, at least 5 years in academic administration, 7 years teaching graduate nursing or health administration, experience with online education, curriculum development, and accreditation processes; preferred qualifications include additional health administration degrees, CAHME accreditation experience, and bilingual Spanish skills.
Work environment and culture
The university values diversity and inclusion, promotes collaboration, accountability, and a positive remote work environment, and expects professional and collegial interaction within the community.
Company information
A.T. Still University is a 130-year-old institution known for osteopathic medicine and multidisciplinary healthcare education, with a student-centered online College of Graduate Health Studies focused on leadership in health professions.
Team overview
The Department Chair reports to the Associate Dean and works alongside three other department chairs within the college, leading a small faculty team including full-time and adjunct members.
Job location and travel
This is a remote position with occasional required in-person attendance at university events.
Application process
Applicants must submit an online application with a cover letter, CV, and three professional references; review begins immediately and inquiries can be directed to the Dean via email.
Unique job features
The position uniquely combines leadership of both nursing and health administration programs in a newly merged department, with responsibilities for multiple accreditation standards and remote leadership.
Company overview
A.T. Still University (ATSU) is a private, non-profit institution focused on health sciences education. Founded in 1892 by Dr. Andrew Taylor Still, it is renowned as the world's first osteopathic medical school. ATSU offers a range of graduate-level programs, including osteopathic medicine, dentistry, and health management, across its campuses in Missouri and Arizona. The university generates revenue through tuition, grants, and partnerships with healthcare organizations, emphasizing a holistic approach to healthcare education and community service.
How to land this job
Position your resume to emphasize your leadership experience in academic administration, particularly in graduate nursing and health administration programs, highlighting your ability to manage accreditation processes such as CCNE and CAHME compliance.
Focus on showcasing your expertise in strategic planning, curriculum development, faculty supervision, and budget management relevant to remote graduate health education environments.
Apply through multiple platforms including A.T. Still University's official employment site, LinkedIn, and other academic job boards to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with current faculty and leadership within the College of Graduate Health Studies on LinkedIn. Use ice breakers like commenting on recent department achievements, asking about their experience with remote leadership, or expressing enthusiasm for the integration of nursing and health administration programs.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'CCNE accreditation,' 'curriculum development,' 'strategic growth,' 'faculty supervision,' 'remote leadership,' and 'budget management' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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