Type : Full-Time
Category : FT Administrator with faculty privileges Position Summary :
The Associate Dean of Graduate Nursing and Assistant / Associate Professor in Nursing will provide overall administrative and academic responsibilities for the Graduate Nursing Programs at Elms College School of Nursing. This 12-month position requires teaching, interaction with, and support of current and prospective students, faculty, administrators, student workers, and other healthcare community members. The Associate Dean will serve as a key representative of the Nursing Graduate Programs for on and off-campus events and help maintain contact and communication with school and community partners. The Associate Dean will report to the Dean of the School of Nursing.
Supervisory Responsibilities :
The Associate Dean will supervise all faculty (Full-time, part-time, and adjunct) in the Graduate Programs at Elms College School of Nursing.
Duties / Responsibilities :
- Provides leadership and oversight for the planning, development, and implementation of the MSN / DNP in Nursing program.
Supervises the Coordinators of the AGACNP and FNP Programs
Schedules annual academic offerings for the program tracks to ensure quality of curriculum delivery and compliance with College policies and requirements of external agencies.Performs a significant role in curriculum development, review, and enhancement through collaboration / participation with the School of Nursing (SON) and College Graduate Curriculum CommitteesDevelops and implements current evaluation of program tracks by ensuring that all evaluation and assessment data are collected as scheduled and analyzed with data outcomes shared with appropriate SON committees and the faculty.Develops and implements program evaluation with the Dean, SON Program Directors, and the nursing faculty.Assists the Dean and the Associate Dean of the Undergraduate Program with accreditation reports and other Generates data for program approval, evaluation, and accreditation.Provides a liaison function to the Dean in managing resources with the graduate nursing Responsible and accountable for collaborating with the Dean in the budget development and management of assigned cost centers.Responsible for significant contribution and participation in recruiting students for assigned program tracks in collaboration with appropriate SON staff.Provides academic advisement and conflict resolution for MSN / DNP nursing majors, as appropriate.Collaborates with SON staff in maintaining and managing record systems and computerized tracking of all graduate nursing studentsIn collaboration with the Dean, this position is responsible for staffing the graduate nursing tracks by projecting faculty and staffing needs, recruiting appropriately credentialed adjunct faculty, and communicating with the Director of Operations regarding the appointment of adjunct faculty and orientation of new adjunct faculty.Participates in faculty workload assignments in collaboration with SON Program Directors and Dean.Has teaching responsibilities for up to one course perReview annual DNP and MSN enrollments and enrollment projections as part of the annual personnel performance review process.Serves as a designee representing the Dean as Assumes responsibility for oversight to the SON in the Dean's absence.Actively participates in scholarly activities and professional services, as required of the College faculty community members.Completes other assignments at the request of theRequired Skills / Abilities :
Culturally Responsive : Can work with students and adult learners from diverseTechnical Learning : Can learn new skills and knowledge Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint), keyboarding skills, Canva, and Google (e.g., Mail, calendar, drive, chat, forms, etc.) Ability to learn College systems (Ellucian, Webadvisor, etc.)Decision Making Skills : Makes good decisions in a timely manner based on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment.Time Management : Excellent time management and prioritization skills to ensure that multiple competing priorities and tasks are handled and accomplished in a timely and accurate fashion.Planning : Organizational skills to accurately scope out the length and difficulty of tasks and projects to set objectives and goals.Informing : Provides the information people need to know to make accurateAction Oriented : Enjoys working hard, with positive energy, seizing opportunities to accomplish and exceed goals. Must be a self-starter who will work to improve current procedures and develop new ones.Perseverance : Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish, especially in the face of resistance or setbacks.Customer Focus : Establishes and maintains effective, trustful relationships with students, faculty, administrators, and others affiliated with the SON.Integrity & Trust : Widely trusted, truthful, admits mistakes, keeps confidences, and can present truth in an appropriate and helpful manner.Listening : Can accurately restate the opinions of others and practices attentive and active listening while exhibiting patience for others.Dependable : Ability to work as a team player as well as independently with minimal supervision. Must be dependable and adhere to college and department policies regarding punctuality, attendance, leave time, and work breaks.Innovative : Provide creative and solution-orientated ideas to explore opportunities for organizational improvement and growth.Communication : Must have excellent interpersonal, written, oral, and non-verbal communication skills to advance effective working Must be able to convey information effectively to a diverse on and off-campus population. A high standard of accuracy and attention to detail is required in creating and maintaining data, records, and report information.Strategic Planning : Must be innovative, open to change and must be a nimble strategic thinker.Education and Experience :
The candidate must hold a doctoral degree in nursing (PhD, DNP, D, D.Ed.) and have experience with teaching and administration duties.Minimum three (3) years-experience as a graduate nursing faculty The ideal candidate should be an Associate / Full Professor with tenure.Physical Requirements :
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met to successfully perform the job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual to perform essential functions.
Use of general office equipment in an officeRequires an equal amount of standing, sitting, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, and climbing multiple levels of stairs, light lifting, near vision, and manual dexterity to perform essential job functions.Requires ability to travel between buildings on campus with exposure to inclement weather conditions.TO APPLY
Send a cover letter, resume / curriculum vitae, a statement of commitment to diversity and inclusion, and contact information for three professional references via email to : Cheryl Smith, Director of Human Resources, at jobs@elms.edu. A review of candidates will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.
Elms College's diversity statement embodies the charism of the founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph, including embracing the love of neighbor without distinction and whose Catholic heritage guides our intellectual, social, educational, and community endeavors.
Elms College seeks applicants who demonstrate a commitment to justice, equity, and inclusion and have experience working with diverse groups, proven through educational background, professional development, and lived experience. For faculty positions, application materials must include a statement addressing past and / or potential contributions to diversity through teaching, research, professional activity, and / or service. Applicants are strongly encouraged to address past and / or potential contributions to diversity for staff positions.
Elms College is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
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