Executive Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

Job no: 496760
Work type: Faculty Full Time
Location: UMass Amherst
Department: Dean - College of Nursing
Union: MSP
Categories: College of Nursing

About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst, the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts system, is a research-intensive university with state of the art facilities for applied life sciences, located on 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, 90 miles from Boston and 175 miles from New York City. The campus provides a rich cultural environment in a rural setting close to major urban centers. The University of Massachusetts is a member of the Five College Consortium including Amherst, Smith, Mount Holyoke, and Hampshire Colleges.

The College of Nursing at the University of Massachusetts is a force for innovation, learning, and discovery in preparing culturally proficient nurses for leadership in health for a global society, and promotes health through nursing leadership in education, research, practice, and service. The College of Nursing is committed to advancing excellence by building a diverse community of faculty, staff, and students responding to the health and educational needs of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and beyond, in a research-based environment.

Job Description:

Position Profile

The University of Massachusetts - Amherst invites applications for the position of Executive Associate Dean of Academic Affairs (EADAA) in the College of Nursing. The EADAA is a newly created position that will provide academic and overall leadership to the College. The EADAA will lead initiatives aimed at promoting and planning for academic excellence, implementing international student programs, and building academic and staff collaboration, as the college expands its programming and multidisciplinary partnerships. This is an outstanding opportunity for a visionary, creative, enthusiastic nurse leader who has a demonstrated record of administrative experience and scholarly achievement.

The Position:

Reporting to the Dean, the EADAA serves as the Chief Academic Officer for the College of Nursing and will be responsible for the overall administration of all academic programs. The EADAA lends

thoughtful leadership and strategic guidance to assistant deans, program directors, faculty, and staff through the implementation, and evaluation of curricula ranging from baccalaureate to doctoral degree programs. The EADAA will oversee the delivery of student education, advising services, and learning resources. The EADAA will work in partnership with faculty and staff to create a culture that embraces academic excellence and enhances the quality and distinction of program offerings, and student success.

The EADAA will provide strategic direction and leadership in realizing the College's vision, identify areas for future growth, further enhance its academic and research portfolio, enhance the quality of the student experience and success, and work to meet the diversity expectations of the university.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications and Desired Attributes:

To be qualified, candidates must be eligible for an RN license in Massachusetts at time of offer, must obtain a MA RN license within 3 months of hire, and must meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Three years of administrative experience as an associate dean
• Chair of a nursing department, school, or college offering both undergraduate and graduate (including doctoral) programs
• Possess other significant nursing leadership experience

Additional Information:

The most qualified candidate will have:

• At least one of the following:
  • A terminal degree from an accredited institution
  • Doctoral degree in nursing
  • Master's degree in nursing with a doctoral degree in another field
• Academic record appropriate for appointment to the university as a full professor with tenure
• Academic administrative experience commensurate with a senior appointment in a research-intensive university environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead and innovate in a large and complex organization
• Demonstrated financial management experience
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including collegiality and collaboration
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate level.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with clinical partners to promote and maintain excellence in academic programs
• Experience with recruitment and retention of qualified and diverse
  faculty and students
• Demonstrated management of metrics for continuous quality improvement in academic or clinical outcomes
• An understanding of online and distance education and emerging
  technologies in support of academic programs and student success
• High standard of professional integrity and a strong sense of professional ethics

Desired attributes include:

• A record of serving as a highly motivated, energetic, approachable leader and team-player who can engage faculty, staff, and students in meeting the College's mission and goals
• The ability to inspire trust and instill confidence in the College at a time of considerable growth
• A demonstrated understanding of issues related to student success, enrollment management, and academic advising
• A track record of building the global profile of a college or program through the implementation of international and study abroad programs

Characteristics:

• Demonstrates an administrative style that is responsive to the needs of all faculty and staff consistently within a research-intensive academic university
• Empowers the faculty and staff to innovate, and the ability to establish effective collaborative relationships
• A sharp vision for embracing long-term growth opportunities and the ability to put them into play

Application Instructions:

Please apply online and send a letter of intent specific to the position (in Word or PDF format), Curriculum Vitae, the names and email addresses of three professional references.

Applications will be reviewed starting September 4, 2018, and continue until the position is filled.

UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or genetic information in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of the UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.

Advertised: Nov 23 2018 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:

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