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Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) General Education Program Chair? At Research College of Nursing, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

Research College of Nursing offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

+ Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

+ Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

+ Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

+ 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

+ Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

+ Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

+ Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

+ Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

+ Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

+ Colleague recognition program

+ Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

+ Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated General Education Program Chair like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Program Chair for General Education provides academic and administrative leadership for the General Education program.

This role is responsible for ensuring the quality and integrity of the curriculum, managing program faculty, and supporting student success.

The Program Chair works to foster an inclusive and innovative learning environment, with a strong focus on online education.

This is a full-time, 12-month position, reporting directly to the VP of Academic Operations of Research College of Nursing.

Responsibilities:

1. Lead curriculum development, assessment, and program improvement initiatives.

1. Lead ongoing assessment of general education outcomes and analyze data to drive continuous improvement.

1. Ensure all courses meet accreditation standards and align with institutional goals.

1. Act as the primary point of contact for external vendors and third-party providers.

1. Collaborate with instructional design teams to develop engaging online course content.

1. Recruit, interview, hire, and manage all full-time and adjunct faculty.

1. Manage adjunct contracts, including renewals and terminations.

1. Conduct faculty performance evaluations, provide professional development, and manage workload assignments, course schedules, and faculty schedules.

1. Provide academic guidance and mentorship to students and faculty.

1. Resolve faculty, student, and course-related issues.

1. Monitor student progression and collaborate with the Student Success Center in programs like Early Alert to support student needs.

1. Prepare and submit reports on program enrollment, student success, and faculty performance.

1. Ensures that the number, utilization, and credentials of arts and science faculty are sufficient to achieve the academic goals and outcomes.

1. Ensures the availability of adequate resources to orient and mentor faculty (full and part-time) in their areas of responsibility.

1. Ensures the appropriate application of student policies and the correct implementation of related procedures by faculty, and staff.

1. Ensures that orientation to technology is provided and technological support is available to students.

1. Provides leadership to ensure that fiscal, physical, technological, and learning resources are sufficient to meet the needs of the faculty and students engaged in alternative methods of delivery.

What qualifications you will need:

Required Qualifications:

1. Master’s Degree in education or relevant field; an earned doctorate degree from a regionally accredited institution is preferred.

1. Minimum of 1 years of experience in higher education administration, with a focus on online learning preferred.

1. Familiarity with online course quality assurance standards.

1. Demonstrated experience in hiring, supervising, and managing both full-time and adjunct faculty.

1. Proven ability to lead curriculum development and assessment.

1. Experience with academic technology and learning management systems (LMS).

1. Strong leadership and communication skills.

1. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of faculty, staff, students and external stakeholders.

1. Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.

1. Commitment to student-centered learning and academic excellence.

Research College of Nursing (https://researchcollege.edu/) is a private, non-sectarian, fully accredited institution of higher learning. We are located in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. We offer a Bachelor of Science (B.S.N.) and a Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) with three graduate tracks, an RN-MSN entry point option, and three post-Masters certificate choices. Our 13:1 student-faculty ratio nurtures rich campus discussions and wide opportunities for student scholarship and development. Over 400 students are enrolled at the Research College of Nursing. Approximately 65% are undergraduates and 35% are graduate students. We embody the mission and heart of HCA MidAmerica. We are recognized as a leader in healthcare due to our skilled, compassionate, and dedicated doctors and nurses.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our General Education Program Chair opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. **Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!**

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.