Chair of Nursing Program

Colorado Technical University Denver Location: 1865 W. 121st Ave, CO 80234 Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category Education/Training Learn what it's like to succeed on every level, when you build the career of a lifetime at Colorado Technical University. Offering accredited programs for degrees in a wide variety of areas, we provide a competitive edge to students who can receive professional certificates in addition to doctoral, bachelor's and associate's degrees. Our career-enhancing advantages are not limited to the progress of our students. They also apply to the incredible career opportunities that we offer to individuals with the right combination of talent, ambition and experience to help us grow and succeed. In the process, you too, will learn, grow and expand upon your knowledge as you realize the satisfaction of a career well spent expanding the minds of others, and expanding your own potential. Chair of Nursing Program Job Description Colorado Technical University - the University of Choice and the University of choices - provides career-oriented education by teaching applied real-world, industry-current programs in selected areas, serves the needs of students for employment and career advancement, and serves the needs of industry for highly qualified professionals at the associate, bachelor's, master's and doctorate levels. Our values define our unique character and include customer service, accountability and responsibility, quality, integrity, achievement and goal-orientation, credibility, team member engagement, and out-of-the-box innovation. Celebrating our 43rd year, CTU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org).  Also, our BSEE and our BSCE programs are accredited by ABET - the Accrediting Board of Engineering and Technology.(this section could be tailored to the specific accreditations at the campus and relevant to the job opening) CTU's Westminster campus (www.coloradotech.edu) needs dependable team players motivated to make a difference. We are seeking experienced professionals for the following career opportunity – CHAIR OF NURSING PROGRAM Job SummaryThis position will perform academic, administrative and fiscal leadership to faculty, staff and students with the Nursing Program. This position will be shared between CTU Denver and CTU Online in Chicago. Job FunctionsProvide visionary leadership to the faculty for the planning, design, implementation and evaluation of curriculum and the nursing program.  Create an environment conducive to teaching and learning.  Provide coordination of effort and communication to nursing faculty, Dean of Health Sciences, Department Chairs, Director of Education, President and accrediting agencies.  Represent the Department of Nursing in managing internal affairs and works in an advisory capacity with the administrative team on special projects.  Participate in resource management through budget preparation, human, fiscal, physical resources as determined by CTU and CEC administrative guidelines.  Promote faculty development and conducts performance appraisals.  Provide correspondence related to the division and maintains complete records on faculty, staff, students and course syllabi.  Attend to correspondence (such as changes in curriculum or administrative staff) to agencies including, but not limited to, CCNE and the Colorado Board of Nursing.  Conduct regular Department of Nursing faculty and committee meetings with agenda and minutes documented.  Assign faculty and staff workload to meet the needs of the University, student’s individual faculty.  Assure that accreditation and institutional standards are met or exceeded.   Job Requirements:Master’s Degree in Nursing is required; a Doctorate in Nursing is preferred or Master’s Degree in Nursing with plan for doctoral work.  Must hold a current unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Colorado.  Must have a minimum of 2 years of fulltime or equivalent clinical experience as a registered nurse.  Must have 2 years of fulltime or equivalent experience in teaching in an approved nursing education program at or above the level of the nursing education program.  Must have a commitment to lifelong learning.  Requires an active role in profession. Must possess leadership qualities, including the highest standards of ethics and personal integrity, necessary to meet the University’s commitment to customer service. Must possess excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills.  Travel to Chicago required. Please submit resume, cover letter and salary requirements to: ctudenverhr@coloradotech.edu . Colorado Technical University offers a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401 (k), Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition reimbursement and competitive wages. EEO employer