Undergraduate Associate Dean, School of Nursing (F00622)

Mercy University; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 120 000 - 190 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Healthcare benefits

Tuition discounts

Retirement benefits

Resumo da oferta

Mercy University in New York seeks an Undergraduate Associate Dean for the School of Nursing to provide operational and academic leadership, supporting excellence in nursing education. The role works with faculty, staff, and administrators to advance the Nursing Programs' mission and ensure accreditation compliance.

The position requires leadership in governance, curriculum development, assessment, and teaching, with a twelve-month contract and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualificações

• Earned doctorate in nursing or related field (DNP, EdD, or PhD) with at least one graduate degree in nursing.
• Minimum seven years of teaching experience at the postsecondary level.
• Rank of Associate or Professor required.
• Five years of progressive administrative experience.

Responsabilidades

• Foster a positive, collaborative work environment within the department.
• Oversee daily undergraduate nursing program operations and scheduling.
• Assist in budget planning, resource allocation, and strategic planning.
• Lead curriculum review and alignment with accreditation standards and licensure.
• Ensure program integrity, assessment, and outcome evaluation processes.
• Teach a minimum of 12 credits annually to maintain teaching excellence.

Conhecimentos

Communication

Collaboration

Leadership

Curriculum development

Governance

Strategic planning

Formação académica

Doctorate in nursing or related field

Seven years of postsecondary teaching

Rank of Associate or Professor

Five years of progressive administrative experience

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Summary:

The Undergraduate Associate Dean for the School of Nursing providesoperational and academic leadership to support the school’s missionof excellence in nursing education. Reporting directly to theSenior Associate Dean/ Chief Nursing Officer, the Associate Dean isresponsible for assisting in the oversight and development of theundergraduate nursing faculty, setting course schedules,participating in nursing governance, contributing to curriculum andpolicy review and revision, teaching in courses based uponexpertise, and assisting in ensuring the programs meet stateregulatory and national accreditation standards. Reporting directlyto the Senior Associate Dean, the Associate Dean workscollaboratively with faculty, staff, and administrators to advancethe Nursing Programs' mission.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Leadership

• Fosters a positive work environment grounded in strongcommunication and collaboration within the department.
• Establishes program and department-related goals andinitiatives that support the overall mission of the school anduniversity.
• Provides guidance to program directors (PDs) to ensure academicintegrity and teaching excellence within programs.
• Addresses faculty and student matters within programs and thedepartment in alignment with university and school policies
• Maintains teaching and service responsibilities aligned witharea of expertise

Administration & Operations

• Oversee daily operations of Undergraduate NursingPrograms.
• Assist in budget preparation, resource allocation, andstrategic planning.

Curriculum

• Assist in the design, development, evaluation, and continuousimprovement of nursing curricula to ensure alignment withaccreditation standards, licensure requirements, and emergingtrends in healthcare education.
• Collaborate with faculty and program directors to integrateevidence-based practice, health equity, technology, and innovationacross all academic programs.
• Assist in leading curriculum review processes, including coursemapping, assessment planning, and outcome evaluation to supportacademic rigor and student success.
• Oversee the implementation of academic policies and proceduresrelated to curriculum, progression, grading, and program integritywithin the UG program.

Accreditation

• Work with nursing leadership and faculty to ensure compliancewith regulatory agencies, licensing bodies, and accreditationrequirements.
• Assist in the preparation of reports, self-studies, anddocumentation for program review and accreditation visits.
• Monitor evolving accreditation standards.

Assessment

• Management of the comprehensive evaluation plan for all nursingacademic programs, ensuring alignment with AACN Essentials(2021).
• Oversee the School’s ongoing assessment process forundergraduate programs, including timely submission of requiredreports.
  Work with Program Directors and assessment coordinator(s) to ensuresyllabi clearly articulate student learning and professionaldevelopment outcomes
• Ensure that student learning outcomes are achieved andmeasurable through both qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Promote data-informed assessment of student academicachievement and retention.
• Collaborate with the School Assessment Committee and assistprograms preparing for university-based program reviews.
• Partner with the Dean and Sr. Associate Dean to implement andevaluate the school’s institutional effectiveness plan.
• Assist the CNO with timely preparation and submission ofreports related to curriculum for internal governance,accreditation bodies, and regulatory agencies.

Teaching

• Teach a minimum of 12 credits annually to remain activelyengaged in teaching excellence, maintain familiarity with learningmanagement system, and understand evolving instructional practicesand student needs.

Other Responsibilities:

• Serve on a twelve-month contract.
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Earned doctorate in nursing or related field (DNP, EdD, orPhD), at least one graduate degree must be in nursing
• Minimum of seven years of teaching experience at postsecondarylevel.
• Rank of Associate or Professor required.
• Five years of progressive administrative experience

Skills and Competencies:

• Applicants must have knowledge of the structure andorganization of health and education systems
• Demonstrate capacity to manage multiple projects, setpriorities, and coordinate efforts within and across academicunits
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with theability to organize and present information clearly andanalytically in both face-to-face and virtual environments
• Strong communicator with the ability to engage faculty, staff,students, and academic leaders
• Demonstrated interpersonal and collaborative skills in workingwith faculty, students, staff, and external stakeholders
• Commitment to fostering a positive, team-oriented environmentthat reflects respect, equity, and professional integrity

Physical/Other Requirements:

• Must be able to perform tasks that may involve pushing,pulling, moving, or lifting up to 50 lbs., with reasonableaccommodations as needed
• Must meet all role-specific general health and safetyrequirements in accordance with university policies and guidelinesupon hire, with reasonable accommodations provided as needed.

About Mercy

Mercy University is a dynamic, independent, coeducational New YorkCity area university that offers more than 100 undergraduate andgraduate degree and certificate programs in six schools: Business,Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts, Nursing, andSocial and Behavioral Sciences.

Mercy is the region's largest private, nonprofit, Minority-ServingInstitution, proud to serve a student body that is highly diverse.As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), MercyUniversity, has been ranked nationally among top colleges in thecountry for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges andUniversities (HACU) and by Excelencia in Education, earning theirprestigious Seal of Excelencia for intentionally serving Latinostudents.

Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a nationalleader in awarding bachelor's degrees to Hispanics in severaldisciplines, including Psychology, Sociology, and Business.Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College inWestchester County in 2019, 2020, and 2022.

Mercy is committed to offering an inclusive learning environment tohelp a diverse student body set a course for their future. Tosupport its student body, Mercy has been awarded a number offederal grants which enable us to better develop and delivereducation to our students.

Mercy’s student body reflects the rich diversity of the New Yorkmetropolitan area. Enrollment, including full-time and part-timeundergraduates and graduates, is approximately 8,800. Mercystudents learn on campuses in Dobbs Ferry, the Bronx, and Manhattanas well as online.

At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and theirfamilies with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. Weoffer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuitiondiscounts, flexible spending, and much more.

Our Mission:

Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students theopportunity to transform their lives through higher education byoffering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized andhigh-quality learning environments, thus preparing students toembark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughouttheirlives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changingworld.

Benefits Eligible:

Mercy University strives to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offerhigh-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuitiondiscounts, flexible spending, and much more.

EEO Statement

Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy Universityactively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student bodythat includes members of historically underrepresented groups andstrives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campuscommunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration foremployment without regard to age, race, color, national origin,ethnicity, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexualorientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, height, weight,genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

As part of this commitment, Mercy University will ensure thatpersons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodationsfor the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed,please contact The Office of Human Resources at [phone],Option 6 or via email at [e-mail].

The posted salary range for this position is based on severallegitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the organization.Mercy is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equalwork regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected byfederal, state, or local pay equity laws.

Campus Safety

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