Assistant/Associate Dean: School of Nursing, Pepperdine University

Description

Position Summary: The School of Nursing (SON) at Pepperdine University invites applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Dean. Reporting to the Dean of the SON, the appointee will provide academic and administrative leadership for all nursing programs, including the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Entry-Level Master’s, Clinical Nurse Leader (ELM-CNL) programs. This role necessitates a skilled and visionary leader capable of advancing excellence within the SON while fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across the Pepperdine College of Health Science (PCHS).

Appointment as either Assistant or Associate Dean will be determined by the prior administrative and leadership experience of the applicant.

Core Responsibilities

• Academic Leadership: Ensure the effective delivery of all program curricula while ensuring pedagogical quality and continuous programmatic improvement. Contribute to the development of new academic programs within the SON.
• Operational Management: Support the dean in directing faculty and staff, coordinating the admissions processes alongside enrollment management, and aligning initiatives with student services.
• Accreditation and Compliance: Working in coordination with the PCHS Office of Accreditation and Assessment and the SON Dean, develop, implement, and manage assessment strategies to maintain State of California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) compliance, while supporting the process to obtain and maintain Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accreditation. Support the dean in managing documentation and developing reports to CCNE, the BRN, and other agencies, as needed.
• Strategic Partnerships: Collaborate with the Director of Clinical Academic Practice Partnerships to establish and maintain student clinical placement sites. Monitor faculty-to-student clinical ratios and evaluation processes to ensure compliance and instructional integrity
• Faculty Development: Lead comprehensive orientation and professional development programs while demonstrating instructional excellence within the curriculum. Support faculty in curriculum alignment, assessment methodology, and continuous quality improvement processes. Maintain active teaching responsibilities within the curriculum as assigned

Terms and Compensation

This 12-month faculty appointment offers a stipend for service as the assistant/associate dean in addition to the faculty salary. The stipend for the dean appointment is $20,000 for an appointment as assistant dean and $25,000 for an associate dean appointment. The annual 12-month salaries for the faculty appointment are commensurate with rank and appointment type. In all cases, the ranges reflect what Pepperdine reasonably expects to pay for the faculty appointment. Actual salary may vary based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant, as well as market conditions.

• Clinical Faculty Ranges:

Instructor: $90,000 – $120,000

Assistant Professor: $100,000 – $125,000

Associate Professor: $110,000 – $135,000

Professor: $120,000 – $145,000

• Tenure-Track Faculty Ranges:

Assistant Professor: $110,000 – $140,000

Associate Professor: $130,000 – $160,000

Professor: $150,000 – $190,000

Pepperdine provides a comprehensive benefits package. The initial term for the assistant/associate dean appointment is three years, renewable based on successful performance. 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Education: An earned terminal degree (Ph.D., DNP, Ed.D., or equivalent) in nursing or a related field.
• Experience: A distinguished record of nursing leadership, administrative acumen, and excellence in teaching, research, and scholarly publication.
• Licensure: Current RN licensure, with immediate eligibility for California licensure.
• Regulatory Compliance: Demonstrated adherence to 16 CCR § 1425 requirements for Program Director appointment, with direct involvement in state board approval processes.
• Mission Alignment: An active Christian faith and a profound commitment to advancing Pepperdine University’s Christian mission, and a dedication to the integration of faith and learning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of successful academic administration within an academic nursing program or school.
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