Department Chair, Health Science Programs

The Position

Title:

Department Chair, Health Science Programs

Position Type:
Full-time

Requisition No: 27005

Category:
Faculty

Supervisor:
Dean of Learning and Instruction

Last Updated:
July 2026

Job Purpose:

The Department Chair, in collaboration with the Dean of Learning and Instruction, ensures the workforce relevancy, quality, and continuous improvement of Calbright Health Science Programs.

Location:

Remote, various locations throughout California

Salary Range:
Faculty salary schedule placement (depending on qualification and education) + 15% $95,830.65 - $

** The first review of the application shall occur approximately on 10/12/2026 **

The Department Chair position supports Calbright College’s mission to offer competency-based, workforce-relevant programs for adult learners through high-impact andragogical practices in online, skills-based curriculum and assessment. In collaboration with the Dean of Learning and Instruction, the Department Chair ensures program quality, workforce relevancy, and continuous improvement of the Health Science Programs.

• Collaborate with Learning and Instruction leadership to support program approval processes, including state, accreditation, certification, and regulatory requirements applicable to Health Science programs.
• Monitor healthcare industry trends, workforce demands, certification requirements, and regulatory changes to ensure the program's ongoing relevance and compliance.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Health Science programs utilizing competency-based and skills-based learning models.
• Leads regular program-level meetings to review program quality, continuous improvement, and student success metrics and data.
• Works with cross-functional teams (including program faculty and staff) to ensure program outcomes, assessment measures, and course content are rigorous, responsive, and relevant to workforce skills and needs. Support Adjunct Faculty in setting annual SMART goals to support student success.
• Oversee adjunct faculty in the assigned department area, including performing quarterly and annual reviews, approving timesheets, training, mentorship, referring student cases, and assisting with escalations. Reviews and monitors student and course feedback to ensure the student voice is represented, and provides recommendations for content and program improvements.
• Lead the program review process by overseeing review cycles, collecting and analyzing data, engaging stakeholders for input, and preparing comprehensive reports to support continuous improvement and informed decision-making.
• Leads with a data-informed mindset to validate quality, analyze student outcomes data, and contribute to trend analysis and metric tracking across programs.
• Support the identification, evaluation, development, and maintenance of clinical, practicum, internship, apprenticeship, and other experiential learning opportunities aligned with program outcomes and accreditation requirements.
• Collaborate with external partners to ensure experiential learning environments provide appropriate opportunities for student skill development and workforce readiness.
• Lead Health Science Advisory Councils and engage healthcare employers, licensing bodies, workforce agencies, and industry experts to ensure program alignment with workforce needs, credentialing requirements, emerging healthcare trends, and industry-recognized certifications.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with healthcare organizations, employers, professional associations, and workforce agencies to support student success and workforce alignment.
• Maintain relevance in the discipline, including but not limited to certifications, professional development, and networking.
• Perform other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position.

• In-depth knowledge in one or more department program areas.
• Knowledge of and commitment to competency-based education and assessment forward design.
• Knowledge of healthcare workforce trends, healthcare delivery systems, regulatory requirements, and industry-recognized credentials.
• Knowledge of healthcare program accreditation, certification, and approval processes.
• Ability to develop and maintain productive partnerships with healthcare organizations, employers, workforce boards, and professional associations.
• Knowledge of experiential learning, clinical education,…