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Academic Division Director - Nursing & Allied Health Programs

Employer
Connecticut State Colleges & Universities
Location
Norwich, CT

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Details:

Posted: May 2, 2022
Level: Community College Professional 22, 12-month, tenure track position.
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Thursday, June 2, 2022. Materials submitted Monday, April 16, 2022, will be receiving priority consideration.

Location:

Three Rivers Community College
574 New London Turnpike, Norwich, CT 06360
**This position is not remote**

For more information, please click on the college to be directed to their website.

CT State Community College Mission:

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success. The College supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data-informed decisions, promotes equity, advances positive change for the students, communities, and industries it serves, and awards associates degrees and certificates.

CT State Community College Vision:

CT State will be recognized for exceptional student success, educational leadership, and transformative collaboration with business and industry, government, educational, and key stakeholders while advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticut’s citizens and communities.

CT State Community College Equity Statement:

The CSCU system commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Anticipated Start Date: 

July 2022

Position Summary:

The Academic Division Director – Nursing and Allied Health Programs manages academic degree and certificate programs in nursing and related disciplines such as paramedic and allied health subjects at a Community College. The Director’s services include the design and development of courses and curricula and the direction of assigned faculty and staff in teaching and administering the instructional programs. Some of the College’s learning programs may include continuing education and non-credit programs under the position’s direction.

Incumbents must possess proven ability to effectively work with a culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and student. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.)

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Nursing together with a Connecticut license to practice nursing with four (4) or more years of teaching nursing in higher education, two (2) or more years of experience in supervising health care or academic professionals; or a combination of education, training and experience which would provide the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

Successful Candidate must have or must possess:

  • Experience in Nursing and related health profession curriculum design, course and syllabi development and of appropriate and effective teaching materials and methods
  • Experience in classroom and laboratory teaching effectiveness
  • Experience in research methodology and in evaluation of academic program effectiveness
  • Experience leading and directing faculty and staff in a higher education environment
  • Experience in management of operating budgets and plans

Substitutions Allowed:

Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by providing appropriate references. Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Extensive experience in a nursing specialty that is relevant to the college’s program (obstetrics, ER, etc.)
  • Experience as a nursing course or program coordinator
  • Experience supervising allied health programs
Example of Job Duties:

Under the direction of a Dean or other administrator, the Academic Division Director is accountable for assuring the successful conduct of the Division’s programs and for the optimum learning outcomes of its students through effective performance in these essential functional areas:

  • Program and curriculum design and development.
    • accountable for performing and directing the design and development of comprehensive academic and clinical programs of instruction
  • Faculty selection and professional development.
    • accountable for recruiting and selecting faculty members with academic qualifications and proven teaching competence appropriate for the instructional requirements of the College and accrediting bodies; and for assuring their professional development to achieve and uphold the teaching standards of the College
  • Instructional quality.
    • accountable for assuring the quality of instruction in the Division and for assuring the appropriate learning outcomes for the Division’s students
  • Budget and fiscal management.
    • accountable for effective management of financial resources and is required to answer for the value of academic results achieved with financial investments in program operation
  • Administration and resource management.
    • accountable for assuring the effective functioning of the Division and its programs as well as for providing facilities, equipment, technology and other resources needed to carry out the Division’s mission
  • Program evaluation and assessment.
    • accountable for assuring the effectiveness and efficiency of the Division’s programs and teaching efforts by measuring and evaluating results and taking needed action to correct deficiencies
  • Community relations.
    • accountable for developing and maintaining active support for the Division’s academic and applied programs among employers, community leaders and accrediting bodies
  • Student relations
    • accountable for contributing to the attraction and retention of students to the Division’s academic programs and their successful academic performance in the programs

In addition to the accountabilities listed above, the incumbent is required to carry out the essential duties of: Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies; Service on assigned committees and task forces; Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings.  These may involve attendance at evening or weekend events.

This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.

Starting Salary:

$94,679 approximate annual* plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits. Salary Range for this level is $94,679-$171,881. (*New hires to State employment start at minimum of salary range).

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance. You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits. Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable. 

Application Instructions:

To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume.

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.

Selection Procedure:

Following the closing date, application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants who are best qualified based on the minimum and preferred qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Candidates who have been selected and approved to Interview will be contacted, and finalists will be recommended for further consideration by the Hiring Manager for final selection and recommendation for employment. The selection process may also include practical exercises (i.e., teaching demonstration and/or other written, technical, manipulative, or simulation exercises) to evaluate candidates' qualifications.

Background Screening:

All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CSCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Nicholas D'Agostino Manager of Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion Ndagostino@commnet.edu

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F

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