The University of New Mexico (UNM),College of Nursing (CON) is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as the AssociateDean of Academic Affairs. The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the CON isa leader and champion in the areas of assessment, accreditation, mentorship,and curricular innovation. The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs providescollege-level leadership, management, and oversight of all academic affairs ofthe CON. In this context academic affairs refers to: all activities involvingthe creation, maintenance, revision, or deletion of curriculum, courses,sequences of courses and programs of study offered by or within the College;all managerial activities related to that curriculum (including periodic assessments,required reporting, and accreditation/licensure requirements); the support offaculty and students in the delivery of that curriculum. This willinclude student performance reviews and discipline, grade appeals, and otherresolutions. The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs serves as a key member ofCON Leadership team. This includes providing strategic leadership todevelop a future vision of the CON to enhance current and emerging programs andthe stewardship of resources, personnel, and collaboration within the CON, UNM,and across the state. This position reports to the Dean.

Collaborate with program directors,faculty, and others to foster a climate of academic excellence;interdisciplinary initiatives; diversity, equity, and inclusion, interpersonalcommunication; collaboration, and consensus building across theorganization. Work within the established faculty governance structure asappropriate regarding curriculum and policy development affecting programs andthe associated concentrations. Ensure the curriculum aligns with the mission ofthe CON as it relates to all accreditation standards and is delivered in anenvironment that emphasizes professionalism at all levels. Ability toimplement/execute and complete the evaluative process for CCNE assessment ofall curricular programs. Leads accreditation and the accreditationrenewal process: Ensuring that the institution’s academic programs meet thestandards set by accrediting bodies.

Senior Leader Qualifications:

• Leading Change: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. This requires the ability to build strategic partnerships and trusting relationships with faculty, staff, and students from all organizations within their area of responsibility, building a shared organizational vision, strategic planning, and the ability to implement it in a continuously changing environment. The tenets of this qualification include but are not limited to creativity, flexibility, resilience, strategic thinking and vision. 
• Leading People: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this core qualification is the ability to provide an inclusive and respectful workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. The tenets of this qualification include but are not limited to conflict management, leveraging diversity, developing others and building high performance teams.
• Results Driven: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and internal and external stakeholders’ expectations. Inherent to this core qualification is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Lead quality improvement processes related to academic affairs. The tenets of this qualification include but are not limited to accountability, customer service, decisiveness, entrepreneurship, problem solving and technical credibility.
• Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. The tenets of this qualification include but are not limited to financial management, human capital management and technology management. Knowledge and application of best and future business practices and tools.
• Quarterly Reports & Projections of future proposals and goals as well as goal attainment with status of present programs based on agreed upon established metrics i.e., Workforce, Financial stability etc. Leads in short- and long-range strategic planning with development of operational plans to effect goal achievement. Collecting and analyzing data related to student learning outcomes, program effectiveness, and other key metrics. Using assessment data to identify areas for improvement and make recommendation for programmatic changes.

The University of New Mexico Collegeof Nursing located in Albuquerque, NM, ranks in the top 15% of nursingprograms in the country. With over 1,000 enrolled students, the collegeoffers pre- and post-licensure baccalaureate, master’s, post-master’s, anddoctoral programs. Program offerings include the state’s premiere Doctorof Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs; master’s andpost-master’s programs across seven concentrations for APRNs, nurse educators,and nurse administrators; and the New Mexico Nurse Education Consortiumbaccalaureate curriculum.

Our faculty engage in innovativeresearch and clinical scholarship to understand and address the health careneeds among our most vulnerable populations. As a College of Nursing at aresearch-intensive, federally designated Hispanic-serving institution situatedon indigenous lands, we benefit both from the manifold opportunities and from theresponsibilities, we carry. Consistent with our mission, vision, andvalues, we strive to openly support and deeply respect our diverse students,staff, and faculty. We expect our faculty to benefit from and contributeto an inclusive environment that facilitates equity in research, scholarship,service, education, and practice.

The University of New Mexico is NewMexico’s flagship R1 research-intensive institution occupying nearly 800 acresnear historic Route 66 in the heart of Albuquerque, a metropolitan area of morethan 929,000 people. The College of Nursing is part of a vibrant HealthSciences (HS), which includes New Mexico’s only Level-1 Trauma Center. The HS provides and exceptional education for more than 1,500 students each yearin 21 different health fields. The HS is known for innovative researchwith more than $165 Million in extramural research funding. The HS has anestablished Clinical & Translational Science Center that provides extensiveopportunities and resources to support collaborative research in a variety ofinterest areas. The University of New Mexico offers a competitive salaryand outstanding benefits package.