Liberty University

Online Chair - School of Nursing

Lynchburg, VA, USA · Exec · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 35 days ago

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About the role

The Online Chair is a full time, 12-month contracted administrative faculty position.
The Online Chair also ensures operational excellence in relation to the administration of online programs, including faculty recruitment and retention, program administration, and student success.
Essential functions and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the items outlined below.

Communicate with Faculty Support Coordinator or administrative staff regarding faculty textbook and material needs, also ensuring that faculty have appropriate access to electronic resources.
Encourage a commitment to the Christian life, one of personal integrity, sensitivity to the needs of others, social responsibility, and active communication of the Christian faith, and, as it is lived out, a life that leads people to Jesus Christ as the Lord of the universe and their own personal Savior.
Support and foster Liberty University's doctrinal beliefs.
Develop curriculum, meet with publishers, work with Subject Matter Experts, and monitor End of Course Evaluations (EOCs) and grade distribution.
Communicate hiring needs and recommendations to Associate/Assistant Dean in concert with Faculty Support Coordinator feedback and assistance.
Qualify new online faculty to teach specific courses based on their transcripts and coordinate, in concert with Instructional Mentors and Faculty Support Coordinators, all online faculty training.
Supervise, support, and serve on SME teams.

Experience with curricular development and planning.
Use of one's personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) is required for travel in the performance of the essential functions of this position.
Proof of a valid Virginia driver's license, an acceptable DMV record, and liability insurance is required.
Education and Experience

Ph.D. or terminal degree in specific area of study, or related field.
History of outstanding teaching and student mentorship.
Experience in administration.
Communication and Comprehension
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
Strong organizational skills.
Excellent computer skills.

The Online Chair's primary role is to maintain the integrity of online programs and to ensure that their delivery is in alignment with the University mission and vision.
Review, assess, and maintain the integrity of online courses and curriculum delivery, ensuring it is in alignment with educational guidelines as well as the University mission and vision.
Lead and mentor a team of online faculty, including Instructional Mentors and Subject Matter Experts, ensuring they are utilized in a fashion that supports the educational mission of the University.
Assess student experience in courses to ensure that it aligns with university mission and vision. n.

Support and foster the spiritual development of faculty, staff, and students, ensuring that Christian values remain the focus of our mission and purpose at Liberty University.

This listing is sourced directly from Liberty University's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.