Job Description

Company Description:

Assumption University is a comprehensive, private Catholic liberal arts institution with 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students, sponsored by the Augustinians of the Assumption. We awaken in students a sense of wonder, discovery, and purpose, forming graduates known for their intellectual seriousness, thoughtful citizenship, and devotion to the common good. Our curricular and co-curricular programs provide students with an education that shapes their souls, forms them intellectually, and prepares them for meaningful careers. We are a diverse community that welcomes different points of view and embraces all who share our mission. Enlivened by the Catholic affirmation of the harmony of faith and reason and by the pursuit of the truth in the company of friends, an Assumption education transforms the minds and hearts of students.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. Assumption favors diversity, ecumenically welcomes all who share its goals, and strongly encourages people of color and others from underrepresented groups to apply.

The University is in Worcester, Massachusetts, New England\'s second largest city that "combines the warmth of a small town with the convenience of a thriving city."

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The Froelich School of Nursing seeks a dynamic and professional individual to serve as the Associate Dean of Nursing. This individual will work closely with and report to the Dean of Nursing. The Associate Dean will be responsible for oversight of the undergraduate nursing curriculum and will facilitate a supportive environment for evidence-based and innovative teaching strategies related to the development of nursing knowledge and competency. The Associate Dean of Nursing will promote and support the mission of the university and school and is authorized to act on behalf of the Dean of Nursing in his/her absence. The Associate Dean will serve as the Program Administrator of the Baccalaureate Nursing Program which consists of a traditional 4-year track and a 16-month post-bachelor\'s accelerated nursing track. Compliance with Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing regulation and Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education accreditation standards is a priority.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate leadership to and management of the undergraduate nursing program within the context of state regulation and accreditation standards;
• Facilitate curriculum development and the delivery of engaging instruction in collaboration with faculty;
• Participate in the systematic process of program assessment and evaluation as indicated in the Program Assessment and Evaluation Plan;
• Consult with program faculty to establish, revise, and monitor academic standards and policies in the nursing program;
• Participate in the resolution of faculty and/or student issues within the nursing program;
• Provide program data, reports, and course schedules to the faculty, staff and Dean;
• Oversee the development and updates to course and clinical delivery schedules;
• Collaborate with the Clinical Placement Coordinator, Clinical Course Coordinators, and Department Chair to determine clinical agency needs and to evaluate the quality of the clinical agency;
• Assess the nursing admission processes, including admission criteria, for effectiveness, with recommendations for improvement;
• Collaborate with the Dean of Nursing and nursing faculty to identify and recruit full-time and adjunct faculty needs;
• Collaborate with the Dean of Nursing in the process of evaluation and promotion of full-time faculty;
• Participate in the on-boarding, orientation, and mentoring of full and part time faculty;
• Participate and monitor the effectiveness of the orientation of first year and transfer nursing students;
• Maintain currency in the state of the science related to nursing education and interprofessional health education;
• Foster a departmental climate that supports collegiality and professional development of faculty, staff, and students;
• Professionally interact with members of the community of interest, including the Froelich School of Nursing Advisory Council;
• Appropriately represent the Froelich School of Nursing and the nursing profession when serving as a school representative;
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must be willing to contribute actively to the mission of the University;
• An earned doctoral degree in nursing or related field, required;
• An unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, required;
• An established record of teaching is required and inclusion of innovation teaching strategies is desired;
• Demonstrated history of implementing and evaluating curricular initiatives during times of change and growth;
• Professionalism, leadership, and the ability to collaborate and the ability to characterize oneself using these adjectives with supporting evidence is required.

Additional Information:

Salary range is $115,000.00 to $130,000.00 and will be commensurate with years of full-time nursing education experience, years of clinical experience, and demonstrated success in leadership positions.

Assumption University offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

A choice of 5 different pre-taxed, health insurance plan options

• A 403(b), with up to a 9% employer match
• Life insurance up to 2x the annual salary
• Long-term disability coverage
• Short-term disability coverage
• Parental Leave coverage
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Vacation days accrued per year
• Sick days accrued per year
• Paid holidays
• Remote Work Policy for those positions that support it
• Christmas Break week in between Christmas and New Years off with pay
• Easter Break off with pay
• "Thank you - Fridays" off with pay in June and July
• Tuition remission for self, spouse, and dependent children
• and more...

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