Faculty - School of Nursing - Assistant or Associate Dean/BSN Program Administrator

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) in Boston seeks a full-time faculty member and Associate/Assistant Dean to oversee high-quality learning experiences for the Boston Campus BSN program. The role collaborates with the Dean, develops curricular delivery, and advances teaching policies across MCPHS campuses.

The incumbent mentors students, contributes to research and scholarly engagement, and supports governance and budget processes while aligning with the university's

Qualifications

• Minimum PhD, DNP or DHS required.
• At least 5 years in academic and relevant clinical practice.
• At least 5 years of teaching at the college/university level.
• Commitment to undergraduate, graduate and professional education and student success.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and interact with diverse stakeholders.
• Record of scholarly activities.
• Evidence of teaching excellence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee teaching and learning for the Boston Campus in collaboration with the Dean.
• Mentor students and contribute to visibility and reputation through research and scholarship.
• Recruit, interview, and recommend core/faculty and staff.
• Develop annual teaching workload plan for the designated campus.
• Collaborate on accreditation reports for undergraduate programs.
• Draft and submit Board of Nursing annual reports.
• Lead governance committees and participate in university-wide committees.
• Assist in SON budget preparation and administration.
• Support implementation of the SON Strategic Plan.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teaching experience

Scholarly activities

Independent work

Collaboration

Education

PhD, DNP or DHS

Job description

The School of Nursing seeks a full-time faculty member and Associate/Assistant Dean to oversee the delivery of high-quality learning experiences and education for students on the Boston Campus. The School of Nursing delivers the BSN program across three campuses (Boston, Worcester and Manchester, NH). The BSN program is accredited as one program by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). In this role, the faculty member will engage in the oversight of teaching and learning congruent with the other two campuses, as well as service and scholarship activities appropriate to rank, and work collaboratively with colleagues across the University as well as with the Dean and Chief Nurse Administrator.

Additionally, the incumbent provides mentorship to students and contributes to the visibility, impact, and reputation of the University and its programs through research and scholarly engagement. The selected candidate will have responsibilities overseeing the teaching and learning on the Boston Campus in collaboration with the Dean, along with academic policies, curriculum delivery, faculty recruitment and retention, and other specified responsibilities congruent with the administrative role. Rank and salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

• Reports to the Dean of the School of Nursing.
• Supports the day-to-day management on the Boston campus in collaboration with the Dean, administers MCPHS and School of Nursing policies and procedures.
• Promotes professional development of the faculty.
• Develops, coordinates, and maintains relationships with internal and external constituencies.
• Recruits, interviews, and recommends prospective core faculty, adjunct faculty, and staff.
• Recruits, advises, and counsels students; mediates problems between students and faculty.
• In collaboration with the Dean, develops and implements an annual plan for teaching workload responsibilities for the designated campus.
• In collaboration with the Dean, evaluates faculty and staff performance.
• Participates in the development of accreditation reports related to the undergraduate programs in collaboration with the Dean.
• In collaboration with the Dean and other SON team members, drafts Board of Nursing annual reports.
• Collaborates within the School of Nursing as well as within the University schools/programs to develop and implement innovative interprofessional education for the BSN program.
• Leads/supports SON shared governance committees and participates in university-wide committees as requested.
• Assumes a leadership role in the implementation of the SON Strategic Plan.
• Assists the dean in preparing, recommending, and administering the SON budget.
• Drafts and submits appropriate reports to SON and university-wide committees as requested.
• Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the systematic evaluation plan for all components of the program.

Required:

• Minimum degree required for this role is PhD, DNP or DHS
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in academic and relevant clinical practice
• Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience at the college/university level
• Commitment to undergraduate, graduate and/or professional education and student success
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Must be able to work independently and effectively interact with a wide array of parties at all levels (students, faculty, administration/staff, alumni, and external constituents, including healthcare industry professionals)
• Record of scholarly activities commensurate with an academic appointment
• Evidence of teaching excellence

Physical Requirements

• Typical office or administrative working conditions. Faculty is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Work is primarily sedentary in nature; there are no special physical
• Work requires sitting, standing and walking as part of classroom instruction.
• Must be able to use technology, such as typing and manipulating a mouse/mouse pad
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 10 lbs.

Compensation:

Hiring Range: $100,000 - $130,000

Stipend: $5,000

Associate Professor: $110,000 - $120,000

Professor: $120,000 - $130,000

Finalist candidate(s) for this position will be subject to reference checks and a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment.

About Us

Established in 1823, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is the oldest institution of higher education in Boston, a city that is home to many of the world's top universities and healthcare institutions. We are one of the largest and most highly-ranked schools for health and life sciences, and our alumni and faculty continually distinguish themselves in healthcare settings around the globe. MCPHS has more than 7000 students across campuses in Boston's Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA), downtown Worcester, MA and downtown Manchester, NH.

Our vision is to empower our Community to create a healthier, more equitable world, which we strive to achieve through our core values of integrity, community, engagement, collaboration, support, and innovation.

We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that include a substantial contribution toward the cost of medical, vision, and dental insurance, generous time off, retirement and pension plans, and flexible work arrangements to support work/life balance for our employees while supporting the MCPHS strategic plan.

MCPHS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to ensuring equal opportunity for all members of the University community. We aim to recruit, develop, and retain the most skilled faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment.