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Associate Dean for Education

The Associate Dean for Education (ADE) provides strategic and operational leadership for all academic programs within the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing including pre-licensure, post-licensure, graduate, and certificate programs.  These programs include BSN, MN, MSN, DNP, PhD and health professions programs, MS in Cardiovascular Perfusion Science and the development of new programs, MS in Nutrition, MS in Healthcare Analytics and BS in Health Sciences. Reporting to the Dean, the Associate Dean works closely with the Provost’s Office, Woodruff Health Sciences Center (WHSC), and the Council of Associate Deans across Emory University to advance the school’s educational mission. 

The ADE provides additional leadership for the school to achieve its strategic goals and is expected to work collaboratively with all other Senior Associate Deans, Associate Deans, Assistant Deans and the faculty to assure a culture of educational excellence, faculty leadership, discovery and scholarship and innovative practice.  In this capacity, the ADE ensures that programs meet the highest standards of quality, comply with regulatory and accreditation requirements and fosters an environment where faculty and students can thrive in achieving academic excellence.

Responsibilities:

The following examples of duties and accountabilities illustrate the general range of responsibilities assigned to the position but are not intended to limit the required duties. Other essential duties may be assigned consistent with the general scope of the position.

1. Academic Programs, Curriculum Design and Evaluation

• Demonstrate leadership to and management of the pre-licensure and post-licensure education nursing programs and health professions programs within the context of state regulation and accreditation standards.
• Facilitate curriculum development and the delivery of engaging instruction in collaboration with faculty and accreditation standards.
• Establish, revise, and monitor academic standards and policies in the pre-licensure and post-licensure education nursing programs.
• Continually assess and evaluate the NCLEX and certification rates of each cohort providing plans for continuous quality improvement.
• Participate in the systematic process of program assessment and evaluation. Provide program data, reports, and course schedules to the faculty, staff and Dean.  Serves ex-officio on curriculum, progression and program evaluation committees.
• Oversee the functions of the Registrar Office (degree clearance, GA BON NCLEX RN list submission, requests from students and alumni).
• Work with the Provost Office and other agencies on significant changes and new programs.
• Serve on and prepare agendas for the Dean’s Education Council Monthly meeting in consultation with the dean.

2. Student and Faculty Success

• Foster a positive and productive learning environment.
• Establish a structure of assistant deans and staff to meet the educational needs of the school.
• Work closely with the Dean and other leaders to appoint, supervise, and mentor the post licensure Specialty Program Directors.
• Assess the nursing admission processes, including admission criteria, for effectiveness, with recommendations for improvement.
• Monitor student progress, address academic concerns, and implement strategies to enhance student retention and graduation rates. 
• Collaborate with the team to identify, recruit and evaluate full-time and clinical instructor faculty needs.
• Work closely with Associate Dean and simulation team and faculty to assure simulation program is meeting the standards of accreditation.
• Collaborate with the Sr. Associate Deans in the resolution of faculty and/or student issues, including accommodation, honor council and conduct related issues, within the pre-licensure and post-licensure education nursing programs.
• Collaborate with the Sr. Associate Dean along with the Associate Dean for Research to determine teaching assignments that assures academic continuity of programs and educational initiatives and supports faculty teaching, scholarship and service goals.
• Assure the student handbooks are reflective of most current polices and procedures.

3. Accreditation

• Lead regulations and accreditation studies, prepares regulatory reports and prepares accreditation reports to submit to accreditors (Including but not limited to CCNE, AACN, SSH, GA BON, Out of State Placement Report, Federal Regulations on State Authorization, Provost office reports).
• In conjunction with Nursing Education faculty, identifies and implements necessary modifications to academic programs to assure continuous compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements.

4. Administrative Oversight

• Manage the administrative and operational functions of the Office of Education, including budget oversight, supervision of staff, and resource allocation.
• Strive for NLN Center of Excellence in all areas.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

•  A terminal degree at the PhD, DNP, or PhD/DNP dual degree level.
• Eligible for a faculty appointment at the Associate or Full Professor (preferred) level.  
• Eligible for RN License in State of Georgia based on educational background.
• A strong record of scholarship supported by extramural funding and publication.
• Experience developing and mentoring faculty in the areas of leadership, professionalism, and career development.
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience leading and navigating within a matrix organization.
• Demonstrated experience working with a diverse community of faculty, staff and students as a faculty member in a university.
• Ability to conduct difficult conversations that maintain dignity and respect.
• Possess a good sense of humor, empathy and self-confidence.
• Preferred experience working in academic health system.
• The Associate Dean will be required to live in the Atlanta area and travel to two campus locations and in the community.

 Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Letter of Intent/Cover Letter

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

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