Associate Dean, School of Nursing

Description

South College invites capable, energetic, outgoing, applicants who are focused on transforming lives of our customers/students! At South College, you will help implement our strategy of “Where Dreams Find Direction!” We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning with over 10,000 students covering 7 campuses and Online learning sites. We are also one of nation’s highest producers of licensed healthcare professionals offering a myriad of undergraduate and graduate healthcare programs for our students.

South College invites applications for the position of Associate Dean for the School of Nursing at the South College Nashville Campus. In collaboration with the Dean, the Associate Dean is responsible for the delivery of educational programs and services at the Nashville Campus. Responsibilities include collaboration and consultation with faculty to promote maximum commitment and results; maintaining high standards of teaching, scholarship, and service; leading efforts for program initiation to include the securing of appropriate clinical sites; acquiring and maintaining programmatic accreditation; completing and administering budget allocations; recruiting, hiring, and evaluating faculty; organizing student advising procedures; organizing faculty teaching loads and quarterly class schedules; developing and maintaining collaborations with other colleges/programs for inter-professional educational opportunities; working with the School of Nursing in relation to planning and assessment; and representing the program in the community at large.

Salary and Benefits

Starting annual salary is from $160k. Comprehensive benefits package include Medical, Dental, PTO, and matching 401(k).

Requirements

Candidates must evidence the following:

• Minimum of an earned Master of Science degree in Nursing; An earned doctorate in appropriate discipline with professional preparation/credentials in relevant specialty is preferred.

• Prior program administration experience at the BSN level preferred

• Evidence of effective teaching, service, and scholarly activities

• Effective leadership and management skills

• Documentation of applicable licenses/certification

• Familiarity with TN Board of Nursing and CCNE accreditation processes;

• Curriculum development experience;

• Familiarity with planning, assessment, and evaluation processes.