Working/Functional Title
Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs
Position Summary
The Michigan State University College of Nursing is inviting applications for the new position of Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs. In collaboration with, and under the direction of, the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, this position is responsible for assuring the quality and delivery of the graduate programs in the context of the strategic goals of the College of Nursing. Additionally, this role will be closely involved with the operations of the programs, including course scheduling, teaching assignments, faculty and student issues, student and faculty recruitment, program evaluation and resource management. The Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs will be responsible for faculty development and quality improvement related to the graduate programs as well as represent the College of Nursing in University, community, and professional groups and advocates for the graduate programs. This is a full-time, annual year (12 month) faculty appointment with effort distribution across administration, teaching and scholarship.
Position responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Provides oversight and leadership with the graduate nursing program directors regarding day-to-day management of full-time and part-time fixed-term faculty.
- Leads oversight and management of resources for graduate programming to include but not limited to personnel, equipment, and space allocation.
- Develops, implements and evaluates orientation program for clinical adjunct, part-time didactic and full-time fixed term faculty, with primary emphasis on graduate programs.
- Provides oversight for graduate faculty development to include but not limited to curriculum development, program evaluation, quality online teaching practices, test writing, simulation, competency-based learning, and writing for publications.
- Provides direction and leadership for curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation for all graduate programs.
- Ensures the alignment of offerings are congruent with College of Nursing initiatives, North Central HLC and CCNE accreditation standards as well as other national accreditation standards, and national professional curriculum guidelines, as appropriate.
- Reviews evaluation data relative to graduate faculty, student and curriculum benchmarks, and implements appropriate changes as necessary to assure high quality programming.
- Participates in recruitment and retention of students with attention to providing leadership for strategies that optimize diversity and inclusion in the graduate student body.
- Engages in strategies to optimize high quality solutions for graduate student concerns and complaints.
- Upholds College of Nursing student and faculty policies and collaborates with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs to revise policies as necessary.
- As delegated by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, provides an annual review for part-time and full-time fixed-term faculty with teaching assignments primarily in the graduate programs.
- Provides input for the graduate program secretary annual performance review and other staff as requested.
- As delegated by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, provides leadership in the preparation of internal and external reports for the College of Nursing and the University.
- As delegated by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, seeks opportunities to secure external funding to provide resources for graduate nursing programming in the College of Nursing as well as faculty development.
- Participates in committees and groups that affect ongoing viability and strategic planning of the College of Nursing.
- Communicates regularly with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and the Academic Leadership Team regarding the ongoing work of the College of Nursing and any issues in which faculty, staff, and/or students are involved.
- Teaches academic and clinical courses within area of expertise.
- Conducts scholarly activities according to track and academic rank.
In the College of Nursing, we believe Inclusive Excellence and Health and Community Engagement are central to all the work that we do. We seek to understand and appreciate peoples and cultures that are different than our own. We believe in advocacy to support and empower individuals and populations through honest and respectful communication that is evidence-driven, respecting and being inclusive of all the experiences they bring. Given this belief, all team members in the College of Nursing carry a leadership role that fosters a sense of inclusion, belonging and servant leadership. This includes:
- Demonstrate a commitment to long term, sustained action that increases inclusive practices in health equity across the CON
- Intentionally create an environment that encourages a sense of belonging, inclusive learning, work, and clinical service environments that enable everyone to reach their full potential
- Recognize that inclusion is a journey and strive to move along the continuum of embracing experiences and resources that address anti-racist and anti-oppressive ideas while acknowledging the inward and outward systems that influence bias and cultural awareness
- Strive to be a champion of inclusive practices that lead and transform others and creates initiatives that change structural systems within nursing education which have historically inhibited, disenfranchised, marginalized, and unintentionally excluded underrepresented communities
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate -in Nursing
Minimum Requirements
- Doctoral degree (PhD, DNP, DNAP or equivalent)
- Working knowledge and understanding of national standards, regulations, certification requirements, and accreditation requirements in graduate nursing
- Experience with faculty development and mentorship
- Unrestricted RN license without probationary status (or eligible) in Michigan
- Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collegially and collaboratively as well as independently
- Ability to work well under pressure while simultaneously balancing competing responsibilities and deadlines
- Previous teaching experience in graduate nursing programs in higher education
- Three to five years of nursing leadership experience
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) preferred
- Experience with hiring and developing diverse teams
- Experience leading faculty teams
- Experience developing new academic programs
Required Application Materials
Curriculum Vitae (CV); Cover Letter; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Statement and Contact list of professional references including full name, title, telephone number and email address
Special Instructions
Address application materials to Dr. Leigh Small, Dean and Professor.
Review of Applications Begins On
06/13/2024
Summary of Health Risks
Exposure to human blood, serum, tissue and other bodily fluids; and materials covered under Universal Precautions.
TB risk or work within 3 feet of human patients in a healthcare setting or have potential exposure to animals or to specimens with Mycobacterium.
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexi
