Assistant Dean for the Masters of Nursing Program

Description

The Vanderbilt University School of Nursing invites applications for the Assistant Dean for the Master of Nursing (MN) Program. The Assistant Dean reports to the Senior Associate Dean for Academics (SADA) while contributing to the Academic Affairs Leadership Team. The Assistant Dean will assume leadership for overall MN curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation, assuring quality and adherence to standards and requirements of relevant accreditation and certification bodies, and other relevant curricular and program standards. This is a full-time (12-month) non-tenure track position. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Full-time faculty members are expected to live and maintain residency in Tennessee. This position requires a physical presence on campus and in-person participation in all curricular and leadership activities within VUSN and the University.

Key Functions and Expected Performance Includes:

• Providing vision and leadership for program development, implementation, administration, and assessment and evaluation
• Preparing accreditation and other relevant program reports
• Recommending long-range strategic planning, goals, and growth predictions regarding the MN Program to the SADA and Dean.
• Modeling and communicating appropriate standards of professional and pedagogical competence in accordance with VUSN, VU, TBON policies and regional/national accreditation standards
• Collaborating with Enrollment Management and Student Affairs leadership and staff in recruitment and retention initiatives
• Monitoring student progress and engagement with resources to promote success
• Coordinating teaching assignments each academic year with the Community Chairs and Senior Associate Dean of Academics
• Partnering with the Director of Clinical Placements and Affairs to ensure adequate and appropriate clinical resources are in place for the MN Program
• Mentoring and supervision of new and existing faculty teaching within the MN Program;
• Working with VUSN academic leadership to periodically review and revise MN Program policies to ensure alignment with national best practices in nursing education
• Increasing the visibility of the MN Program through presentations, publications, grants and through academic and professional service
• Maintaining an ongoing program of scholarship and dissemination
• Participating in VUSN community and academic service activities, as well as on VU and national committees
• Collaborating with program faculty and VUSN leadership to ensure the MN Program's curriculum:
  • is rigorous and innovative to promote learner preparation for practice, NCLEX, and achievement of program outcomes
  • incorporates best practices in pedagogy, assessment, and technological advances to promote learning
  • is cost-efficient and effective in managing VUSN human and financial resources
  • is consistent with all VUSN, VU, TBON policies and regional/national accreditation standards
• Accountability for fiscal planning related to the program's activities and strategic needs
  • manage MN program costs through the implementation of the workload guidelines
  • prepare analyses of enrollments, adjunct needs, and faculty course loads
  • monitor program expenditures and ensure they are within budgetary parameters
  • identify internal and external funding opportunities and manage grant writing for the program
  • developing MN program course scheduling each academic year

Performing any additional duties that may occur as this position evolves, including teaching courses in their area of expertise

Qualifications

Education and Certifications:

• Doctoral preparation in nursing or related field.
• A current unencumbered license to practice as a registered professional nurse (RN) in Tennessee or the ability to obtain one.

Experience and Skills :

• At least five years of experience in a formal academic leadership role supervising faculty in a collegiate nursing program;
• At least five years of teaching experience at the pre-licensure level;
• Evidence of expertise in curriculum development;
• Evidence of prior experience implementing best practices related to teaching and learning;
• Evidence of experience with assessment and evaluation and/or accreditation;
• Evidence of experience fostering an inclusive faculty, staff, and student learning and working environment.