Rowan College of South Jersey Hiring for Associate Dean, Clinical Studies, Nursing & Health Professions at Vineland, New Jersey (US) Full Time

Description:

The Associate Dean, Nursing and Health Professions is responsible for providing assistance and support to the Dean in planning, coordination, management, monitoring, and evaluation of all activities associated with students, faculty, personnel and programs within the Nursing and Health Professions programs at the main and branch campuses. The Associate Dean shall also assist with outcomes assessment processes and professional development for the programs, assuring continuous improvement based on both formative and summative evaluations.  Accordingly, the Associate Dean must have the ability to work well with diverse groups of individuals, within the College and community.  Strong communication and technology skills are essential.  Flexible hours, including weekends and evenings, will be required. The Associate Dean is responsible for the Nursing and Health Professions programs in the absence of the Dean.

Travel may be required and is reimbursed at the published IRS rate. Travel will be required, as this position will work on both the Gloucester and Cumberland Campuses.

Duties

• Assists with development and monitoring of program goals, objectives and outcomes.
• Promotes the value of diversity in all program initiatives.
• Monitors and counsels assigned students relative to program progress.
• Assists with establishing and maintaining relationships with clinical affiliate representatives to secure clinical placements for faculty and students.
• Responsible for completion and follow up of clinical requirements in accordance with established policies by the agencies.
• Supports current and new program initiatives related to recruitment, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
• Assists with the recruitment, development, and evaluation of part-time faculty and staff.
• Collaborates with division administration on the attendance of part-time faculty and staff.
• Assists with scheduling of part-time faculty.
• Serves on Advisory Committees for all programs within the Nursing and Health Professions division.
• Assist in preparation of the assigned reports required for accreditation as well as federal, state, and local agencies.
• Maintains the Systematic Evaluation Plan per accreditation standards and criteria.
• Participates in local, state, and national Nursing and Health Professions organizations as appropriate to maintain professional relationships and exchange knowledge.
• Attends seminars and workshops as appropriate for professional development.
• Accepts assigned teaching responsibilities including but not limited to clinical instruction. May be in a variety of clinical settings.
• Must maintain health and safety requirements as identified in the clinical contracts.
• Collaborates with the Dean in budget development and implementation of appropriate resources.
• Participates in a reasonable number of Divisional and College activities and committees
• Communicates and collaborates professionally with personnel from other divisions and departments to honor the mission and values of the College and the Division and to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Strategic Plan.
• Consistently exhibits professionalism in the performance of duties and in serving in place of the Dean at meetings and events in the College and the community. 
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Supervision

• NHP Program Coordinators
• NHP Program Directors
• Division Support Staff

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing to related Health Professions field
• Current active New Jersey Registered Nurse License, which must be maintained throughout employment
• Three years of teaching experience in higher education, preferably in a community college environment
• Three (3) years of recent healthcare experience including evidence in the role of educator and direct clinical patient care.
• One (1) year of supervisory/coordination experience
• Documented familiarity with a variety of learning delivery modalities, e.g., face-to-face, live-on-line, hybrid, and fully online programs
• Documented proficiency in oral and written communications and interpersonal relations, including the ability to present to administration, community groups, students, and/or Board of Trustees
• Ability to travel to multiple educational institutions, utilizing personal vehicle for travel
• Possess the ability to work well and communicate effectively with prospective and current students, staff, faculty, administration, and colleagues and community partners in large and small settings.
• Demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff and a commitment to a student-centered environment.

If certain conditions exist, this position requires you to have access to personal technological equipment and capabilities to perform your duties.

Preferred Qualifications

• Earned Doctorate in Nursing or Education Current knowledge of ACEN Standards Experience with Joint Commission accreditation process