What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Dean for Graduate Education University of Rochester School of Nursing position at University of Rochester Faculty Physicians?
The Associate Dean for Graduate Education provides strategic leadership, vision, and oversight for the graduate programs and faculty development within the School of Nursing. Reporting directly to the Dean, the Associate Dean ensures the delivery of high-quality, innovative graduate education aligned with the mission of a premier R1 research university. This role ensures that graduate programs are academically rigorous, compliant with both accreditation and regulatory standards, and aligned with the strategic mission of the School of Nursing.
The Associate Dean of Graduate Education provides leadership in curriculum innovation, ensures programs are adequately resourced, and guides the Systematic Evaluation Plan (SEP) to monitor and consistently achieve the highest academic quality. The Associate Dean for Graduate Education represents the School of Nursing within the university, the academic health center and with other internal and external stakeholders, advancing the school’s reputation in nursing education in the region, nationally, and globally.
This role is pivotal in fostering a culture of excellence, advancing nursing science and education, and championing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of graduate education and faculty affairs. As a member of the School’s senior leadership team, the Associate Dean for Graduate Education will collaborate closely with the Dean and the leadership team on policy-making, strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of the School’s activities and assist in ensuring that the vision, mission, and values are foundational elements in guiding decision-making and actions within the School of Nursing.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership in Graduate Education
- Provide oversight for all graduate programs, including master’s, doctoral (PhD, DNP), and certificate programs, ensuring curricula are inclusive, culturally responsive, and aligned with accrediting standards of all academic programs.
- Promote equitable access to graduate education by developing recruitment and retention strategies that support underrepresented groups in nursing.
- Collaborate with program directors and faculty to maintain accreditation standards, implement innovative, evidence-based teaching practices, and ensure diversity is integrated into learning outcomes.
- Advance interprofessional education initiatives in collaboration with other academic health center disciplines, emphasizing culturally competent care.
- Monitor and evaluate program outcomes with a focus on reducing disparities and addressing workforce needs in diverse communities.
- Provide guidance on faculty career progression, including promotion and tenure processes, ensuring policies are equitable and transparent.
- Collaborate with faculty to identify and address developmental needs, with an emphasis on supporting underrepresented faculty in achieving their professional goals.
Strategic Planning and Administration
Research and Scholarship
Qualifications
Required
Preferred
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit the following :
Please apply via this link : apply.interfolio.com / 163174
Access more information about the position and the University of Rochester School of Nursing here : https : / / son.rochester.edu / assets / pdf / assoc_dean_grad_recruitment_25.pdf
The referenced pay range represents the full base range of pay for this position. Individual salaries will be determined within the job's salary range and established based on market data, experience, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military / veteran status, national origin, race, religion / creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.
