Associate Dean for Academic Programs

Criteria for Appointment

Graduate preparation in nursing; doctorate in nursing or related field; teaching and administrative experience required. Individual must be knowledgeable about the nursing profession, nursing education, higher education, research, scholarship, and health care delivery. Demonstrated leadership and ability to work collaboratively and productively with individuals and interdisciplinary groups is necessary. Demonstrated leadership and participation in curriculum development and evaluation.

Description

A key position of academic administration. Provides academic leadership in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of all degree programs of study. Works collaboratively with the Dean, Assistant/Associate Deans, Division Chairs, Program Directors, faculty, and officers of the University to promote the vision, mission, values, and strategic goals of the College, University, and profession. May serve as administrative officer of the College of Nursing in the absence of the Dean.

Areas of Major Responsibility:

Provide academic leadership for achievement of excellence in nursing education through the coordination, planning, monitoring and evaluation of academic programs:

1. Identify needed infrastructure to support academic programs.
2. Meet with Executive Directors on a regular basis and serve as a resource on the planning, implementation, and evaluation of curricula.
3. Coordinate curriculum program efforts through work with Executive Directors, faculty and College committees.
4. Work with Division Chairs, Program Directors, managers and faculty to assure an ongoing program of student and faculty recruitment.
5. Collaborate with Division Chairs to identify support for faculty development.
6. Participate in faculty review and evaluation as requested by Division Chairs.
7. Collaborate with Manager of Academic Affairs & Student Services to make recommendations to the Dean regarding budgetary needs for the Office of Academic Affairs.
8. Participate in establishment and implementation of strategic goals and implementation plans for the College.
9. Monitor national, regional, and local trends in nursing, health care, and nursing education to assure competitiveness in nursing education programs offered at the College.
10. Review training and education grants to determine feasibility of proposed curricula in terms of needed and available resources.
11. Collaborate with Associate Dean for Information and Technology in efforts to integrate informatics concepts into the curriculum.
12. Assume final approval for course assignments for coverage of courses.

Provide administrative leadership for the achievement of excellence in nursing education:

1. Directly supervise the Manager of Academic Affairs & Student Services, and an Administrative Assistant.
2. Collaborate with the Manager of Academic Affairs & Student Services in the direction and supervision of the Coordinator of Recruitment and Financial Aid, Academic Course Support Specialist and Student Support Specialist.
3. Evaluate the effectiveness of the Office of Academic Affairs in the College.
4. Collaborate with the Dean, Associate Deans, Division Chairs, Program Directors, faculty and appropriate officers of the University in promoting the goals of the College, University, and profession./li>
5. Serve as primary liaison with University offices: Graduate School, Liberal Education, and schools and colleges with pre-professional and graduate cognate offerings.
6. Work with Program Directors, course coordinators, students and faculty in assessment of teaching effectiveness of the faculty, teaching assistants, and clinical faculty associates.
7. Implement a plan for student evaluation of faculty teaching effectiveness.
8. Oversee and maintain records for Clinical Agency Agreements established by the College.

Appointment: Calendar year

Responsible to: Dean of the College of Nursing

Review & Evaluation: Reviewed annually by the Dean, with input from the faculty at least every five years. The Dean makes recommendations concerning reappointment and salary to the Senior Vice President for Health Sciences.

For more information on this and other open positions, please contact:

Dannette Lyman
University of Utah College of Nursing
10 South 2000 East
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112-5880
Ph: (801) 581-8269
Fax: (801) 5871-4642
danette.lyman@nurs.utah.edu