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Assistant Chair, Online BSN Program

Oklahoma Christian University

Job Location:

Edmond, OK - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 13 May 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 10 August 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Assistant Chair of the Online BSN Nursing Program

OC Mission and Purpose:Oklahoma Christian Universityeducates mentors and inspires learners to fulfill their God-given potential. OC is committed to hiring employees actively engaged in Christian discipleship as we strive to create an employment culture that encourages faculty and staff to lean into the universitys Christian mission emphasizing authenticity and unity not uniformity. We encourage you to explore our beliefs to determine if our mission is your calling.

Position Summary:Oklahoma Christian (OC) University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Chair of the Online BSN Nursing Program beginning July 2026. OC has a robust nursing program that includes two pathways: traditional (on-campus) and online. While faculty members are dedicated to specific instructional pathways they engage in close collaboration to safeguard the fidelity of the curriculum and with program standards. This in-person position provides vital administrative support to the Program Chair. The Assistant Chair will lead efforts in curriculum design and review while assisting in the daily leadership of faculty and students to ensure student success and mission alignment. The teaching load for this position is 12 credit hours per academic year.

Primary Responsibilities:

Curriculum Leadership: Lead the design development and systematic review of the Online BSN curriculum to ensure evidence-based practices and clinical relevance.
Academic Quality Assurance: Oversee the mapping of curriculum to national accreditation standards (CCNE) and state board requirements.
Chair Support: Assist the Program Chair in administrative functions including faculty scheduling performance evaluations and strategic planning.
Instructional Design Collaboration: Work with faculty to optimize course delivery within the online learning management system ensuring a consistent and engaging student experience.
Assessment & Evaluation: Coordinate the collection and analysis of student learning outcomes and data to drive continuous curricular improvement.
Faculty Mentorship: Support the recruitment and onboarding of adjunct faculty providing guidance on curricular standards and university expectations.
Student Advocacy: Assist in resolving student concerns related to academic progression and curricular requirements.
Committee Service: Participate in departmental and university-wide committees as assigned by the Program Chair.
Mission Integration: Promote the mission and values of Oklahoma Christian University within the academic environment.
Maintain a teaching load of 12 credit hours per academic year in your specialty area or greatest program need.
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience
Demonstrated leadership communication and organizational skills.
Active member of a local church and aligned with OCs Christian mission.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Nursing or related field.
Undergraduate teaching experience.
Experience in academic administration or program leadership.
Familiarity with online learning platforms and student data systems.

Compensation and Benefits:This is a full-time salary position. Oklahoma Christian University offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance premium support employer-paid long-term disability (after 1 yr employment) and life insurance and a 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% employer matching contribution. Additional benefits include tuition discounts over 20 paid holidays vacation sick leave and other employee offerings.

Timetable: Application review is underway and will continue until the position is filled. As candidates advance through the screening process additional materials may be requested. Apply by clicking the button below.

Oklahoma Christian University does not unlawfully discriminate based on race color age sex disability or national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities in employment admissions or the provision of services in keeping with applicable state and federal laws. Accordingly subject to the provisions of the following the University actively seeks to diversify its employee and student base. Oklahoma Christian University is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ and the University is controlled by a Board of Trustees all of whom are members of the Church of University operates within the Christian-oriented aims ideals and religious tenets of the Church of Christ as taught in Holy Scripture. Thus as a religiously-controlled institution of higher education Oklahoma Christian University is exempt from compliance with some provisions of certain civil rights laws including some requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1974. The University intentionally claims and protects its rights to hire co-religionists and individuals who share and support the mission of the University.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

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