Executive Associate Dean, School of Nursing

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, Texas 79410 United States  View Map
Posted: Nov 13, 2024
  • Full Time
  • Administration and Management
  • Job Description

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    Executive Associate Dean, School of Nursing
    Lubbock
    39288BR

    Position Description
    This position is open to TTUHSC SON full-time faculty only!
    Acts as a representative of the Dean and administrative officer responsible for day-to-day operations of the Lubbock campus. Oversees academic policies and programs by performing essential duties and responsibilities personally or through subordinate supervisors. Serves at the discretion of the Dean and is responsible for the executive management of a wide range of administrative matters for the school. Acting under the guidance of the Dean, provides leadership and direction for strategic planning and change management initiatives, project management, and administrative policy development and implementation. Supervises clerical staff (in collaboration with the Associate Dean for Administration and Finance) and professional employees. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; evaluating performance; rewarding and coaching employees; addressing complaints; and resolving problems. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the SON/TTUHSC policies and applicable laws.

    Major/Essential Functions
    Administration
    • Represents the Office of the Dean on assigned committees/councils, to external organizations, institutions and agencies, campus-wide bodies and alumni.
    • Serves as liaison and administrative representative for the SON in the absence of the Dean.
    • Oversees daily academic operations of the Lubbock campus, providing input into the use of fiscal and physical resources.
    • Collaborates with Associate Deans to support academic and faculty support services, such as orientation, support for professional development, online educational support services, admissions and enrollment, and wellness and retention services.
    • Communicates with SON/HSC administration, faculty, staff and others, as appropriate, about school policies.
    • Collaborates with Dean, Regional Deans, other SON leadership, faculty and staff to plan, implement and evaluate strategies for successful operation of the school, consistent with the SON Strategic Plan and aligned with the SON/TTUHSC mission and vision.
    • Collaborates with the Assistant Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs, Regional Deans and/or Academic Associate Deans to:
      • Communicate with current and prospective students regarding their status in the programs.
      • Implement strategic enrollment planning, manage student recruitment planing for the SON, building a pipeline of prospective students and identifying pathway strategies for recruitment efforts, i.e., articulation.
      • Serve as an intermediary in academic grievances within the school.
    • Collaborates with the Dean, Associate Dean for Finance and/or Academic Associate Deans to ensure programmatic needs are met.
    • Ensures currency of SON Catalog (undergraduate and graduate programs).
    • Collaborates with SON Office of Outcomes and Evaluation to:
      • Promote compliance with the Texas Board of Nursing regulations, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accreditation standards and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) accreditation standards in conjunction with the TTUHSC Office of Institutional Effectiveness.
      • Coordinate program and school data acquisition and reporting for state, regional, and national organizations as requested.
      • Support continuous quality improvement plan (i.e., Total Program Evaluation) and processes including academic program evaluations, data collection and analysis, and provision of summary reports to the appropriate education committees/individuals/university offices/accrediting and certification bodies and other external entities.
    • Collaborates with Regional Deans to promote SON engagement in the local community and interprofessional collaborations with stakeholders and councils to enhance the promotion of the SON/TTUHSC.
    • Collaborates with the Associate Dean for Research to promote the scholarly productivity of faculty.
    • Collaborates with the Office of the Dean and Programmatic Associate Deans to:
      • Negotiate, develop and maintain faculty practice agreements with participating agencies in consultation with the faculty member and the Nursing Income Plan guidelines.
      • Negotiate, coordinate, evaluate and assure compliance with clinical agency agreements.
    • Oversees faculty travel procedures and requests for funding, providing funding recommendations to the Dean and Professional Development Council
    Teaching
    • Teaches at the undergraduate or graduate level depending upon needs and administrative priorities.
    • Carries an appropriate faculty teaching load reduced to accommodate administrative responsibilities.
    Scholarship
    • Participates in scholarly activities at a level consistent with rank.
    • Mentors early career faculty in scholarly activities.
    Service
    • Serves on SON/TTUHSC committees as outlined in SON Bylaws or as appointed.
    • Serves as a resource person for faculty and students.
    • Serves as a mentor and role model in community and professional service activities.


    Required Qualifications
    • Serves as full-time faculty member at TTUHSC SON.
    • Has an earned Doctorate in Nursing or related field and Master of Science in Nursing Degree from an accredited university.
    • Holds an unencumbered RN license to practice in the state of Texas.
    • Holds national certification in nursing education.
    • Minimum of 10 years experience in a nationally accredited baccalaureate or higher degree program in nursing.
    • Five (5) years of prior administrative experience in a nationally accredited baccalaureate and/or higher degree program in nursing.
    Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
    • Language Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, faculty, staff, students and members of the profession of nursing and other business entities. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information through strong writing, public speaking and presentation skills.
    • Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
    • Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions to solve problems and plan initiatives. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with various abstract and concrete variables.
    • Experience leading curriculum changes, quality improvement and continuous improvement.
    • Experience in managing groups of personnel including interviewing, hiring, evaluating and counseling, and terminating personnel.
    • Experience teaching academic nursing (face-to-face, online, or clinical courses) at the baccalaureate or higher level with at least two years of academic administrative experience in nursing.
    • A substantial record of scholarship justifying appointment at the rank of Professor.
    • Appropriate membership and active participation in professional organizations at state/national levels.
    • Ability to lead as well as to function as a strong collaborator on interprofessional teams.
    • Highly organized.
    • Professional demeanor.
    • Ability to multi-task and establish effective working relationships.


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    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

    The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx.







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  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
    • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

    About Us

    Nationally recognized for innovative programs, academic achievement, cutting-edge research and exceptional patient care, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center aims to promote a greater health environment for West Texas and beyond. While our flagship campus resides proudly in Lubbock, Texas, TTUHSC operates five schools with campuses in Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas/Fort Worth, Lubbock and the Permian Basin (Midland & Odessa).

    Like Texas itself, we are an independent and proud institution that is part of a larger union, the Texas Tech University System. As a university separate from Texas Tech University, we have been entrusted with a singular charge: to teach the next generation of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, researchers and health care professionals while simultaneously providing the people of West Texas with world-class patient care. We are both an institution of higher learning and a place where real people come for life-saving medical care.

    Our Mission

    As a comprehensive health sciences center, our mission is to enrich the lives of others by educating students to become collaborative health care professionals, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research.

    Our Values & Culture

    Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first. Our five values guide our actions and principles: Beyond Service, Kindhearted, Integrity, One Team, and Visionary.

    Compensation & Benefits

    We are proud to offer many exceptional employee benefits, including a generous compensation package with comprehensive benefits, medical and dental insurance, paid time off and substantial automatic retirement contributions. Additionally, we invest in employee success by providing many resources designed to support your personal and professional growth, including:

    • Comprehensive Health Plans and Other Core Insurance
    • State Retirement Programs and Pension Options
    • Retiree Insurance for Lifetime Medical Benefits
    • Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Programs
    • Tuition scholarships for employees and their dependents
    • Leadership and Professional Development Programs
    • Mental and Physical Wellness Programs
    • Employee Recognition Programs and Longevity Pay

    We are excited for you to consider joining our team at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Consistently ranked as a "Great College to Work For" by the Chronicle of Higher Education, TTUHSC provides so much more than just a job!

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