Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs

University of Connecticut; Storrs-Mansfield (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs to provide visionary leadership in the School of Nursing. This role involves directing faculty development, enhancing scholarship, and implementing strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will collaborate with various departments to foster a culture of excellence and innovation while ensuring adherence to university policies. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of nursing education and contribute to a diverse academic community. If you are a motivated leader with a passion for faculty success and student achievement, we invite you to apply and make a significant impact in a dynamic academic environment.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Nursing with 3-5 years of higher education experience required.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills essential for faculty development.

Responsibilities

• Direct and support faculty, advancing strategic plans and policies.
• Oversee faculty evaluations and mentorship programs for development.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Organizational Skills

Conflict Resolution

Research Ability

Teaching Skills

Education

Doctoral degree in Nursing

Job description

Apply now Search #: 499002
Work type: Full-time
Location: Storrs Campus
Categories: Executive

INTRODUCTION

Under the general direction of the Dean, the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs (ADFA) provides visionary leadership to advance the mission of the UConn School of Nursing (SON). The overall purpose of this position is to direct, support and develop SON faculty. The ADFA serves as a member of the School’s leadership team and participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of goals and objectives for the SON consistent with the University’s and School’s missions and policies, serves as an advocate for faculty, colleagues, and other interested parties that promote faculty and student success, retention, and graduation, and facilitates the collection of data on which decisions are made. The ADFA collaborates with the Senior Associate Dean for Research & Scholarship (SADRS) to advance faculty scholarship and innovation and the Associate Deans (ADs) for Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Affairs. The incumbent will have an outstanding record of professional accomplishments commensurate with appointment at the rank of Associate Professor, with the opportunity for tenure at hire.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborates with the Dean, ADs for Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Affairs, and SADRS, to advance the strategic plan of the School of Nursing.
• Implements a shared vision of leadership at the SON.
• In consultation with the Dean and ADs for Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Affairs coordinates SON process for policy/procedure approval in the SON.
• Coordinates yearly evaluation of the SON Strategic Plan.
• Provides annual review of all faculty in consultation with dean, SADRS, and ADs for Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Affairs.
• In consultation with the Dean, manages the day-to-day operations of the SON.
• Maintains current knowledge of university organizational policies and procedures related to students and faculty to assure protocols are followed; serves as a principal source of information regarding the interpretation and application of these policies and regulations.
• Ensures faculty development and career advancement, leading processes and initiatives supporting the SON faculty. In coordination with the Director of Teaching and Learning provides a culture of scholarship within the SON that fosters the highest level of achievements, encourages originality and innovation, supports faculty scholarship, and enriches the student learning experience.
• Develops and leads a faculty mentorship program.
• In conjunction with the SADRS, fosters collaborative and interdisciplinary teaching and research scholarship with colleagues in the academic and clinical setting.
• Ensures that appropriate strategies and policies are in place to enable the successful recruitment, retention, and development of faculty excellence. Shares responsibility for the academic administration regarding decision making for academic appointments and faculty services.
• Participates in processes related to faculty counseling, faculty grievance, and appeals related to the SON operations.
• Promotes linkages and engagement among the faculty within the SON, across the University, and with external organizations. This includes encouragement of faculty to engage in inter-professional opportunities across the University and externally with other organizations.
• Collaborates with the Recruitment and Selection Committee.
• Works with appropriate University officials and faculty to facilitate satisfactory solutions to student issues and problems.
• Maintains an active program of research and/or scholarship and engages in research and/or scholarly projects in conjunction with other academic or professional colleagues.
• May teach selected courses in area of expertise.
• Participates in scholarly activities, faculty committees, school-wide programs and events, and professional services as required of members of the University faculty community.
• Serve as designee representing the Dean as requested.
• Completes other assignments as requested by the Dean.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D., EdD, or equivalent) in Nursing.
• Current Connecticut RN license (valid at date of hire).
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in higher education.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and interact productively with faculty, staff, and students.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated area of scholarship.
• Extremely high level of motivation, independence, leadership, and responsibility.
• Excellent academic record and demonstrated scholarly ability.
• Demonstrated writing and research ability.
• Excellent teaching evaluations.
• Candidates should be eligible for tenure at the rank of Associate Professor.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated excellence as a progressive/participative leader who provides creative and innovative alternatives to complex matters facing an organization.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills to handle complex and volatile situations that arise.
• Demonstrated knowledge and adherence to federal and state laws regarding employees and students (i.e., FERPA and labor laws), and versed in related University policies and procedures.
• Experience managing employees in a unionized setting.
• Candidates should be eligible for tenure at the rank of full professor.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a full-time, twelve-month management-exempt appointment. The successful candidate will be considered for a 9-month, tenured, academic appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor commensurate with training and experience in the School of Nursing. Applicants must meet University requirements for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor with tenure.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLY

Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs , Faculty and Staff Positions, Search #499002 and submit the following application materials:

• Research and scholarship statement (innovative concepts that will form the basis of academic career, experience in proposal development, mentorship of graduate students, etc.);
• Teaching statement (including teaching philosophy, teaching experience, commitment to effective learning, concepts for new course development, etc.);
• Commitment to diversity statement (including broadening participation, integrating multicultural experiences in instruction and research and pedagogical techniques to meet the needs of diverse learning styles, etc.);
• Sample journal articles or books
• Contact information for 3-5 references so we can request letters of reference.

Evaluation of applicants will begin immediately, this position will remain open until filled.

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