Dean, School of Nursing (2NUR26)

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aiken Technical College, part of the State of South Carolina, seeks a Dean of the School of Nursing to lead divisional strategy, faculty development, scholarly activity, and operational management. The dean will supervise faculty and direct report staff while aligning objectives with college plans, including course scheduling and program assessment.

The position emphasizes leadership, accreditation readiness, budget oversight, and external partnerships, with potential reduced teaching load as

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing required.
• Current South Carolina Multi-State (compact) license to practice as a registered nurse required.
• Three (3) years of recent RN practice within the last five (5) years required.
• Knowledge of simulation-based learning methodologies and simulation technologies.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible work/teaching experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage development and implementation of short and long-term plans for the Nursing Division.
• Implement continuous improvement using program, course, and student assessment data.
• Oversee budget, scheduling, advisement, recruitment and retention processes.
• Engage in faculty selection, development, supervision, and promote diverse perspectives.
• Manage communication and collaboration within and between divisions.
• Build relationships with external entities to support Nursing programs.
• Ensure compliance with SACSCOC, SBTCE, and college policies and deadlines.
• Participate in committees and professional development activities.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Faculty development

Budget management

Program assessment

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Accountable for divisional strategic leadership, faculty and staff development, scholarly research, and operational management of the School of Nursing to include supervision and evaluation of faculty and other direct report employees; providing broad based insights and coordination of course scheduling and management of course loading to meet student and program needs, management of budgets, developing and implementing divisional objectives in support of the divisional and college annual plans, leads assessment practices and continual improvement strategies of programs and courses, oversight of articulation agreement development and technical advanced placement and revision with other higher education institutions and K-12 districts, and the development of relationships with transfer institutions and other external entities related to divisional mission and purpose. Teach reduced course load as assigned.

*The Dean of the School of Nursing will be hired at the position of Instructor with the immediate appointment to Dean. In accordance with ATC Procedure 3-3-112.1, all appointments are at the discretion of the President, or designee, and are typically appointed annually. The School of Nursing Dean position is appointed at the beginning of the academic year, but changes may be made at any time depending upon the College’s needs. Such changes made during the academic year require that impacted faculty members receive a seven (7) calendar-day written notice regarding changes in supplements and/or release time.*

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage the development and implementation process for short and long-term plans for the Nursing Division that support and contribute to the achievement of the College's strategic objectives, goals, and its mission, and evaluate the effectiveness of such plans and. Evaluate the plan outcomes and adjust as applicable.
• Implement and monitor an approved comprehensive and systematic approach to continuous improvement by using and analyzing program, course, and student assessment data to design, review, evaluate, and revise programs and academic success services. Maintain accredited program standards to assure continuation of program accreditation standards and program articulation agreements.
• Lead and provide guidance in operational systems that result in effective and efficient administrative processes for budget management, inventory management, student advisement, recruitment and retention, course scheduling, faculty orientation, and all other systems that support instruction, instructional administration, and student support.
• Engage in the faculty selection and recruitment process to select quality, SACSCOC-approved faculty, provide leadership development of direct reports, and encourage professional development opportunities for divisional faculty and staff with an emphasis on a broad range of perspectives and promote the College’s mission. Supervise and evaluate faculty and staff.
• Manage and encourage communication systems within and between divisions that promote collaboration of program and discipline faculty, process improvement, retention, graduation, and program and instructional best practices.
• Build and maintain relationships and alliances with external constituencies to fulfill the mission, goals, and objectives of the College as it relates to the School of Nursing programs.
• Accountable for ensuring consistency with compliance with SACSCOC, SBTCE, and College and academic policies and procedures. Ensures all timelines are met and requirements are submitted by established deadlines.
• Provide community level support by direct involvement in organizations and activities. Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to serving on committees and participating in professional development.

Master’s degree in Nursing required. A current South Carolina Multi-State (compact) license to practice as a registered nurse is required. Three (3) years of recent registered nursing practice within the last five (5) years required. Knowledge of simulation-based learning methodologies, simulation technologies, and debriefing techniques, with the ability to incorporate simulation into nursing instruction and student learning experiences. Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible work/teaching experience required.

Supervisory and administrative experience in higher education, knowledge of health program accreditation processes, and demonstrated leadership and communication skills are preferred.

Aiken Technical College is an equal opportunity employer committed to having diversity throughout the College. Any requests for reasonable accommodation to apply for this position should be directed to Human Resources by calling 803-508-7497, or writing to the above address. Requests for accommodations must be made by the above-stated deadline. South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.