Assistant or Associate Professor, Executive Director of Experiential Learning, College of Nursing

Description

The College of Nursing is seeking an Executive Director of Experiential Learning, a faculty administrative appointment that is responsible for the overall quality and implementation of simulation within the OU College of Nursing. The Executive Director provides strategic leadership for experiential learning within the undergraduate and graduate programs, oversees operational and administrative functions including the budget and financial planning; grants and contracts; employee management, development, and engagement; internal and external communication; and implements policies, procedures, and programs in support of college objectives and to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of daily operations, administrative affairs and support, and stakeholder engagement.

The Executive Director of Experiential Learning reports to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. They will collaborate with the Assistant Deans of Academic Affairs, Program Directors, the Associate Dean for Research and PhD Studies, the Executive Director of Student Affairs, the Experiential Learning staff, and other college leadership and membership as appropriate.

Appointment:

The Executive Director of the Experiential Learning Center reports to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

This position carries approximately 80% administrative release time; release time is negotiated annually with the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs based on the demands of the role and needs of the OU CON.

 Responsibilities:

·         Teaching/Learning

o   Oversee Experiential Learning for both Undergraduate and Graduate Programs at all College of Nursing sites

o   Collaborate with Assistant Deans and faculty to develop educational innovations in clinical simulation

o   Support and guide clinical education faculty related to their faculty appointment, teaching assignments, etc., as related to experiential learning; Anticipates and requests additional faculty hires as needed to support simulation processes

·         Student Support

o   Collaborate with Department Chairs, Academic Affairs, and Student Affairs to ensure an excellent student experience that prepares graduates to succeed in meeting their life and career goals, consistent with student experience

·         Operations

o   In collaboration with the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and the Associate Dean of Finance and Administration, develop and manage the budget for experiential learning

o   Ensure financial accountability for operating budget and capital purchases for clinical simulation enterprise

o   Oversee simulation operations on all learning sites, including the development of new sites

o   Analyze and report relevant data to the College Dean, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, and standing committees as needed

o   Participate in ongoing evaluation and improvement of the simulation program

o   Ensure compliance with relevant safety, regulatory, and accreditation standards, including maintaining documentation and records as required.

o   Oversee the development and delivery of ongoing professional development related to simulation and experiential learning 

·         University, Campus, and Community Relations

o   Demonstrate effective, collaborative, and civil communication patterns with students, stakeholders, faculty, and staff.

o   Lead simulation-based research to demonstrate the impact of simulation on practice and patient outcomes

Qualifications

Licensure: Must be eligible for or hold a current registered nurse license for the State of Oklahoma. Unlicensed faculty may not teach undergraduate and graduate clinical nursing courses in Oklahoma.

Education: Graduate degree in Nursing and Terminal Degree in Nursing, Health, Science, or Social Science related field required. Faculty teaching in the PhD Program must meet the HSC Graduate College faculty appointment guidelines for Associate Member or Full Member Appointment at level 3 or 4 authority.

Minimum Experience

•  2 years of clinical practice experience for licensed applicants required
• Faculty teaching in advanced practice programs (NP, CNS, or CRNA) must hold appropriate specialty certification and have a minimum of one year of advanced practice registered nurse experience in the specialty
• Certification as a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator
• 2 years’ experience teaching at a school or college of Nursing
• 2 years’ experience in Healthcare Simulation leadership

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