Sr. Assistant Dean of Academic Operations (Administrative Faculty Appointment); IRC-Instructional

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Aurora (CO); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

401(a) retirement plan with employer contribution

Paid time off and vacation

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Assistant Dean of Academic Operations for the University of Colorado Anschutz. This role requires a strong faculty leader with a faculty appointment in the IRC-Instructional Series, overseeing academic operations with a hybrid work schedule in Aurora, Colorado. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellence in leadership, collaboration, and a commitment to educational advancement.

Compensation ranges from $115,000 to $170,000 based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Strong record of teaching effectiveness and commitment to scholarship.
• Experience in curriculum development and administration.
• Eligible for unencumbered RN license in Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Integrate technological systems within the Office of Academic Programs.
• Lead a team on academic workflow processes for strategic initiatives.
• Oversee compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Collaboration

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Earned doctorate in a relevant field

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz

Sr. Assistant Dean of Academic Operations (Administrative Faculty Appointment)

The University of Colorado College of Nursing is seeking a strong faculty leader to serve as the Senior Assistant Dean of Academic Operations. The candidate will hold a faculty appointment in the IRC-Instructional Series at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor and will dedicate release time to the administrative faculty position. Service and scholarship to the university and the college are expected of all faculty members.

Responsibilities

• Integrate technological systems within the College of Nursing’s Office of Academic Programs (OAP).
• Lead a team responsible for academic workflow processes that support the strategic initiatives of the OAP, including instructional design.
• Oversee the use of TAMs, InPlace and other systems to improve workflow and efficiencies and provide key information to meet strategic objectives.
• Support a collaborative team effort to assure compliance with accreditation, certification and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and monitor metrics for evaluating the efficacy and efficiency of designated curricula, programs and clinical experiences; recommend and implement revisions as needed.
• Develop and monitor metrics for evaluating student outcomes.
• Collaborate with the Associate Dean of Academic Programs, Assistant Deans and Division Chairs in planning course schedules and faculty workload assignments.
• Serve as an Ex-Officio member on designated faculty committees.
• Prepare OAP‑related reports and provide OAP‑specific data as needed for other unit reports.
• Participate in teaching within the College of Nursing and serve as a role model for professional and educational excellence.
• Define goals, objectives and deliverables for process improvement to ensure efficient operations for the Academic Programs unit; communicate progress, resource allocations, delays, barriers or other difficulties to stakeholders.
• Utilize TAMS (course assignment software) to ensure accurate teaching assignments and workload reporting.
• Organize the use of information technology and corresponding databases to streamline the work of the Academic Programs unit.
• Provide oversight and direction for staff professional positions in collaboration with the CU Nursing Human Resources Team on personnel‑related functions.
• Provide direct supervision of multiple staff positions, including the Undergraduate Program Manager, the Graduate Program Manager, Instructional Design Specialists, OAP Systems Support Specialist and the Compliance Specialist.
• Engage in additional activities and responsibilities as delegated by the Associate Dean of Academic Programs.

Work Location

Hybrid – eligible for a hybrid schedule of three days per week on campus and as needed for in‑person meetings. Primary work location is the Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado; teaching responsibilities as needed on the Legacy Campus, Lone Tree, Colorado.

Compensation

Annual salary range for faculty appointments: Associate Teaching Professor $115,000–$130,000; Teaching Professor $130,000–$150,000; Associate Professor (Tenure Eligible) $120,000–$140,000; Professor (Tenure Eligible) $140,000–$170,000. All positions are 1.0 FTE. The faculty administrative role is negotiable in terms of workload to support the finalist and the college’s needs.

Benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement 401(a) plan with 10% employer contribution, paid time off, vacation, sick leave, holiday days, tuition benefit and a reduced rate RTD bus and light rail service. Additional perks are available through the CU Advantage program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited nursing school/college (or direct‑entry master’s degree in nursing).
• Earned doctorate in an appropriate field of science, nursing, social science, education or related area.
• Record of teaching effectiveness, collegial collaboration and commitment to scholarship.
• Experience in an administrative faculty appointment related to academics.
• Experience in curriculum development.
• Experience in teaching and mentoring students, ideally including students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Eligible to obtain an unencumbered RN license in Colorado.
• For Associate Professor and Professor ranks: extensive research publication record, evidence of secure grant funding, focused research area and national recognition.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of experience in an administrative faculty appointment related to academics.
• Experience supervising professional staff.
• Experience with regulatory, accreditation and certification compliance.
• Experience supporting completion and submission of national academic reports.

Competencies

• Ability to develop collaboration with inter‑professional colleagues.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide effective leadership to achieve strategic objectives.
• Ability to think critically and solve problems to achieve program objectives.
• Build strong working relationships with strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent leadership qualities, participatory leadership style that fosters respect, collegiality and openness to ideas and constructive feedback.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [e-mail].

Background Check Statement

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus conducts background investigations for all prospective employees to ensure a safe and secure environment for faculty, staff, students and visitors.

Vaccination Statement

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against COVID‑19 and other vaccine‑preventable diseases. Employees who work in healthcare facilities operated by CU Anschutz are required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of those facilities. Certain research areas or safety‑sensitive duties may require enrollment in an occupational health medical surveillance program.