What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Dean of Graduate Nursing Program position at American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)?
Description
The ideal candidate will be a seasoned nursing leader with a comprehensive understanding of both current and emerging trends in graduate education and a passion for research. This candidate will possess the ability to lead strategically and operationally across diverse graduate nursing program tracks in its BSN-DNP, MSN, MSN-DNP, and Post-Graduate Certificate programs.
Key Responsibilities
Associate or Assistant Dean/Director School/Institution Creighton University Job Location Omaha, NE
The ideal candidate will be a seasoned nursing leader with a comprehensive understanding of both current and emerging trends in graduate education and a passion for research. This candidate will possess the ability to lead strategically and operationally across diverse graduate nursing program tracks in its BSN-DNP, MSN, MSN-DNP, and Post-Graduate Certificate programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of curricula for the doctoral, masters, and post-graduate certificate programs in the CON.
- Collaborate with graduate faculty to promote continuous quality improvement and a culture of innovation in the graduate nursing program while ensuring alignment with accreditation standards, national practice standards, state board regulations, and program outcomes.
- Collaborate with the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs and the Senior Associate Dean for Academics to ensure alignment across academic offerings.
- Engage with national trends and policies in graduate nursing education to anticipate future needs and ensure the programs remain cutting-edge and competitive.
- Act as a strategic partner to the Dean, contributing innovative ideas and driving initiatives that align with the mission and vision for the college and its research and scholarship trajectory.
- Empower program track leads and graduate faculty through mentorship, feedback, and development while fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all students, faculty and staff.
- Make well-informed programmatic decisions by gathering feedback from subject matter experts and using this input to offer effective leadership that promotes progress and ensures successful execution of decisions.
- Manage the graduate program faculty and staff, including conducting performance evaluations, resolving personnel issues, and offering guidance to improve performance and effectiveness.
- Develop strategies to grow and sustain enrollment in graduate programs while maintaining high academic standards.
- Collaborate with the Senior Associate Dean for Academics on the preparation of accreditation reports, self-studies, and site visit documentation.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to implement the College’s systematic evaluation plan.
- Doctoral degree in nursing or a related field.
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in nursing education with rank and experience commensurate with associate or full professor.
- Current unencumbered licensure as an RN and/or a multi-state privilege to practice nursing in the state of Nebraska.
- Expertise in graduate nursing education, with a forward-thinking vision for its advancement, particularly in curriculum development and competency-based education.
- Proven track record of leadership and management combined with a high degree of professionalism and integrity.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with academic leaders and community stakeholders.
- Strong communication, organizational, and team-building skills.
Associate or Assistant Dean/Director School/Institution Creighton University Job Location Omaha, NE
