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ATSU PUBLIC - CGHS - Department Chair, Health Administration and Nursing (Remote) CGHS - Department Chair, Health Administration and Nursing (Remote) CGHS - Department Chair, Health Administration and Nursing (Remote) Fully Remote • Remote Worker - N/A Description A.T. Still University's College of Graduate Health Studies (ATSU-CGHS) is seeking a full-time, exempt Department Chair, Health Administration and Nursing (Remote). This is an exciting opportunity to lead a department focused on education in administrative excellence and impactful C-suite leadership, overseeing the Doctor of Health Administration (DHA), Master of Health Administration (MHA; CAHME candidate status), and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP; CCNE accredited) programs. This remote position requires a visionary individual capable of fostering departmental collaboration, academic excellence, strategic growth, and interprofessional collaboration in a remote graduate health professions education environment. The successful candidate will bring a proven track record of innovation and strategic thinking, demonstrating the creativity required to execute on transformational models that elevate the appeal and long-term success of the department’s programs. Duties & Responsibilities • Provide innovative leadership for the Health Administration and Nursing Department, fostering a collaborative and academically rigorous environment. • Proactively identify, design, and implement transformational models to enhance and grow the programs, ensuring the department remains at the forefront of the healthcare education landscape through creative problem-solving and innovative initiatives. • Serve as the academic lead for departmental programs, supported by department faculty, including curriculum oversight, student progression, and maintaining accreditation compliance. • Supervise all departmental faculty (currently one contracted nursing faculty, serving as the program director for the DNP, and two full-time health administration faculty, and several adjunct faculty), ensuring excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. • Provide oversight for the DHA, MHA, and DNP 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 that align with college and university goals, focusing on program growth, new program development, and operational efficiency. • Manage the department's budget and resources effectively. • Ensure programmatic compliance with all relevant accreditation standards (CAHME, CCNE, 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 curricula 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.) • Execute other duties as assigned. Requirements Education & Experience • Academic doctorate in a health/healthcare field (PhD, DNP, DHA, etc.). • Demonstrated record of innovation and strategic thinking, with documented success in developing and executing transformational educational models that drive program growth, visibility, and academic excellence. • C-suite leadership experience in a hospital, clinic, or healthcare-related administration, or significant experience in leading a health administration, nursing, or related academic department. • Minimum of 5 years of full-time experience in academic administration of a health professions program demonstrating leadership effectiveness. • Minimum of 7 years of full-time graduate teaching experience in Health Administration and/or Nursing. • Experience teaching in online graduate education. • Demonstrated experience with online curriculum development, curriculum mapping, and assessment. • Strong knowledge of accreditation standards and processes; experience with CCNE or CAHME accreditation preferred. • 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 industry relevant organizations (ACHE, AACN, ANA, etc.) . • Experience with CAHME and/ or CCNE accreditation processes is highly desirable preferred. • A successful record of grant acquisition and management preferred.