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Associate Dean of the PhD Division and PhD Program

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Chapel Hill, NC

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Job Details

Position Type:

Permanent Faculty

Working Title:

Associate Dean of the PhD Division and PhD Program

Appointment Type:

Admin Appointment with Faculty Rank

Salary Range:

Salary commensurate with experience

Full-time/Part-time:

Full Time

FTE:

1.0

Vacancy ID:

FAC0003267

Posting Open Date:

10/20/2020

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Proposed Start Date:

07/01/2021

Position Summary:

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Nursing, a research
intensive, top ranked school of nursing, seeks outstanding candidates for a
tenured/tenure track position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor to serve as Associate Dean of the PhD Division and PhD Program. The Associate Dean of the PhD Division and PhD Program serves as the academic, administrative officer responsible for the PhD program within the School of Nursing. The Associate Dean ensures the standards and policies of the School of Nursing, the Graduate School, the University, and accrediting agencies are met. The Associate Dean is also responsible for facilitating the planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the School’s PhD curricula, related activities, and
program. The Associate Dean is responsible for leading and mentoring faculty who are fulfilling the teaching, research, scholarship, practice, and service missions of the School and the University as they relate to the PhD program. S/he recommends faculty for appointment, promotion, and tenure, as appropriate and, in many instances, directs the recruitment and selection processes and makes the decisions regarding the hiring of faculty members. The Associate Dean is responsible for faculty performance evaluations and the performance evaluations of support staff s/he supervises. This is an at-will appointment of indeterminate length with an administrative review every four years and subject to continuation or discontinuation at the Dean’s discretion.

The Associate Dean of the PhD Division and PhD Program reports to the Executive Vice Dean/Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (EVD/ADAA). In collaboration with the EVD/ADAA, the Associate Dean supervises and supports the PhD division faculty. The Associate Dean works closely with the EVD/ADAA, other Associate and Assistant Deans and administrators, and relevant School of Nursing committees to coordinate course offerings, program changes, and student experiences to ensure all are relevant to the overall PhD curricula and student’s program of study. S/he works closely with the EVD/ADAA and other school leaders to facilitate efficient and coordinated use of resources. The Associate Dean collaborates with the Office of Student Affairs regarding PhD student recruitment, admissions, and student financial aid programs.

The Associate Dean participates in regularly scheduled meetings of the Leadership Team, Executive Team, Academic Associate Dean meeting, Academic Affairs and Policy Council (AAPC), PhD Executive Committee, and standing and ad hoc committees and task forces which provide formal mechanisms for the Associate Dean to develop and maintain collaborative relationships within the School. The Associate Dean will lead regularly scheduled PHD Faculty meetings and maintain a strong relationship with the Graduate School. The Associate Dean is designated as a liaison to the Graduate Student Association body, the School’s graduate student organization, and other graduate program directors. The Associate Dean leads regularly scheduled meetings of PhD faculty and various ad hoc committees and task forces.

Reporting to the Associate Dean are the faculty and the support staff assigned to the PhD division. Prior research and academic leadership experience are required.

Educational Requirements:

A PhD or research doctorate in nursing and/or related field.

Qualifications and Experience:

Roles and Responsibilities

• Participates with the EVD/ADAA, other administrators, and faculty to provide strategic vision, leadership, planning, and ongoing evaluation of the PhD program.

• Coordinates, in collaboration with the Academic Affairs and Policy Council, PhD Executive Committee, and PhD division faculty, systems for managing the PhD program course offerings, review of new proposals, class schedules, student advising, qualifying examinations, and dissertations.

• Collaborates closely with the Executive Vice Dean/Associate Dean for Academic
Affairs and Academic Associate Deans on issues that impact academic matters of the
School.

• Represents the PhD Division with internal and external communities of interest.

• Approves and monitors the PhD program of study, research projects, and dissertation committees.

• Serves as the administrative liaison to the PhD Executive Committee (PhDEC) and facilitates the implementation of PhDEC decisions.

• Works with the Research Support Center and the Office of Student Affairs to facilitate efforts to secure grant funding for pre- and post-doctoral fellowships, student scholarships, student support, and program enhancements.

• Collaborates with the Office of Student Affairs to facilitate PhD student recruitment, admissions, progression, graduation, and financial aid programs.

• Coordinates the collection and analysis of data used by PhDEC to evaluate the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the PhD program and ensure that the School of Nursing’s policies and standards, the Graduate School, and accrediting agencies are met.

• Evaluates performance of PhD division faculty and assures accountability in faculty’s fulfillment of their academic responsibilities in teaching, research, practice, and service. Assists faculty with conflict resolution, career planning, faculty development, and progress towards promotion, reappointment, or tenure.

• Recommends PhD division faculty for appointment, reappointment, promotion, tenure, and/or meritorious recognition. Recommends graduate faculty, fixed-term, and special graduate faculty appointments to the Dean of the Graduate School.

• In collaboration with the EVD/ADAA and other Associate Deans, assigns faculty responsibilities equitably and based on roles, expertise, needs, and priorities of the School consistent with the Workload Management System Guidelines.

• Provides input on the teaching needs of the School for use by search committees.

• Leads recruitment efforts for part-time and one-year fixed-term appointments for
PhD division faculty.

• Provides leadership and mentoring for succession planning.

• Accountable for recruitment, hiring, management, and performance evaluation of division support staff.

Decision-Making Authority for:

• Assuring that the School meets University and external regulatory body guidelines.

• Managing PhD program academic issues.

• Hiring and salary recommendations for fixed-term faculty with temporary or one- year appointments.

• Performance evaluation and recommendations for merit, reappointment, promotion, and tenure for faculty assigned to the PhD division.

• Faculty workload assignments, with input from the Dean and the Executive Vice
Dean/Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

• Recruitment, hiring, and performance evaluation of support staff.

Leadership Qualities

• Demonstrates respect for faculty, staff, students, and colleagues

• Encourages innovation and risk-taking

• Stays abreast of program-related trends and encourages appropriate action

• Listens to feedback

• Demonstrates commitment to ensuring a climate that supports diversity among faculty, staff, and students

• Acts as a role model and champion for service excellence and continuous improvement

• Demonstrates effective communication, collaboration, and administrative skills

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Organization

The nation’s first public university is at the heart of what’s next, preparing a diverse student body to become creators, explorers, innovators and leaders in North Carolina and throughout the world. Carolina’s nationally recognized, innovative teaching, campus-wide spirit of inquiry and dedication to public service continue the legacy that began in 1795 when the University first opened its doors to students.

Here, in one of America's most beautiful college settings, we offer exceptional careers in richly diverse fields. Come explore what UNC-Chapel Hill has to offer you.


Undergraduate Enrollment: 19,117

Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,894

Total Student Enrollment: 30,011

Founded: 1789, as the first state university in the United States

Type of Institution: Public, four-year

Undergraduate Admission: 15,961

Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,039

Total Student Enrollment: 26,000

Faculty: 3,000

Percentage of faculty who hold Ph.D.s or the highest degrees in their field: 94 percent

Faculty/student ratio: 1/14

Location: UNC is located in the heart of Chapel Hill, the best college town in America! It's a friendly town of about 40,000 in the geographical center of North Carolina. Chapel Hill is at the western point of the Research Triangle, an area of about one million people, comprised of Chapel Hill, the cities of Durham and Raleigh, and the Research Triangle Park, home of many corporate offices and scientific research centers. Carolina is about 30 miles from the state capital, Raleigh, and 20 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Chapel Hill's main street, Franklin Street, borders the campus and offers shops, coffee houses, cafés, movie theaters and houses of worship. The town has a historic district, museum, library, parks, malls, and many recreational facilities.

Origins of Carolina's students: 82 percent of UNC's freshmen are from North Carolina and 18 percent are from out-of-state. Our students come from 42 different states and our international students represent 37 countries.

Size of freshman class: Approximately 3,400

Class size: Barely five percent of undergraduate classes contain more than 100 students; two-thirds of undergraduate classes have fewer than 30 students. Forty-one percent have fewer than 20 students, including First Year Seminars, in which first-year students work closely with professors.

Sports and athletic programs: UNC is an NCAA Division I school with 28 varsity teams. Carolina is the proud home of the Dean Smith Center, Kenan Stadium, Carmichael Auditorium, Koury Natatorium, and many other fine athletic facilities. Students join more than 60 intramural and club sports, which include baseball, bowling, crew, golf, lacrosse, rock climbing, rugby, tae kwon do, and ultimate frisbee. The Student Recreation Center offers weight training, aerobics, stair machines, and all the equipment you would expect to find at a great health club! Carolina offers a newly renovated outdoor pool and indoor pools, a golf course, tennis courts, and the longest zipline in America!

Number of residence halls: Incoming undergraduates will live in one of Carolina's 29 residence halls, which are wired for Internet access and cable television. housing.unc.edu

Scholarships and financial aid: About 40 percent of UNC-Chapel Hill students receive scholarships and/or some form of financial aid. studentaid.unc.edu

Special research institutes: Institute for Research in Social Science, Institute of Outdoor Drama, Morehead Planetarium, Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, Institute of Government, Institute of African American Research.

Career services: On-campus counseling, job fairs, résumé writing service, internships, placement services. www.unc.edu/depts/career

Technological facilities: Students find multiple uses for Carolina's state-of-the-art technological resources. They can access Carolina's computer services through Academic Technology and Networks, which manages academic computing, e-mail, microcomputing labs, interactive media presentation, video and classroom support, and a help desk. The MetaLab oversees the development of SunSITE, one of the world's busiest digital library and electronic publishing projects.

Students may open e-mail accounts, and many use campus computer resources to construct personal Web pages. Students in residence halls have hardwired network connections to the Internet and cable television in their rooms. At the ATN Training center, students may take classes on software packages and utilities. Computer labs are available for student use all over campus.

Carolina Computing Initiative: Beginning with the freshman class of 2000, undergraduates must purchase laptop computers. The University has arranged for IBM to offer computers at excellent prices. Students, faculty, and staff will enjoy cost savings, higher quality compatible equipment, and better technical support through CCI. www.unc.edu/cci

The Study Abroad program allows students to live and learn in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific Rim, Africa, and the Americas. www.unc.edu/depts/abroad

The Honors Program offers special seminars, research programs, and the chance to design your own independent studies. www.unc.edu/depts/honors

Carolina students spend time in public service through student organizations, the Campus Y, the Carolina Center for Public Service, and courses that incorporate community service.

UNC's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, a national collegiate honor society, is the oldest in North Carolina, dating from 1904. There are many other honorary societies at Carolina.

UNC offers ROTC programs in all branches of national military service.

Through the First Year Seminars program, first year students will understand what it means to study at a premier research university. They will learn from faculty members and share in their research in seminars of no more than 20 students.

Life outside the classroom: More than 370 clubs, teams, and student organizations offer something for everyone! You can choose from among musical and dramatic performing groups, publications, ethnic and religious clubs, the Campus Y and other service organizations, fraternities and sororities, and pre- professional organizations. Whatever your interests, you will find others at Carolina who share them! www.unc.edu/depts/union/student/listintr.htm

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