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University of Miami Associate Dean of Graduate Clinical Programs in Coral Gables, Florida
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Associate Dean for Graduate Clinical Programs
The University of Miami (UM) School of Nursing and Health Studies (SONHS) seeks to hire an Associate Dean of Graduate Clinical Programs. The successful candidate will be eligible for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor of Clinical.
UM is one of the top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation and is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU)—a distinguished national organization comprised of only 3 percent of 4-year universities in the United States. UM strives for excellence and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.
The mission of SONHS is to transform lives and health care through education, research, innovation, and service across the hemisphere. Among nursing schools for FY24, the SONHS’ scientific portfolio is ranked 16th in the nation for NIH funding. The School houses several notably ranked and accredited academic programs, including baccalaureate degrees in nursing science, public health, and the health sciences, as well as master’s programs, post-master’s certificates, and doctoral programs, including the PhD (Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Science) and DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice).
The Associate Dean for Graduate Clinical Programs will provide innovative leadership in the development and growth of the graduate programs and will report directly to the Dean.
Responsibilities:
Provide overall administrative leadership for academic matters related to the Graduate Clinical Programs (e.g., MSN, DNP, post-master certificates) including new program development and approval; program quality; educational methods; national, regional and specialty accreditation; and policy development and implementation.
Foster a climate of academic excellence, collaboration and interdisciplinary initiatives.
Execute ongoing comprehensive assessment, planning and evaluation process of the graduate clinical programs to ensure they are linked to the SONHS mission, strategic goals, and objectives and consistent with SONHS policies, university policies, accreditation requirements, and other external regulatory bodies.
Provide leadership in the accreditation process, including oversight of self-studies and site visits and the preparation of all administrative reports bearing on graduate clinical programs.
Collaborate with the SONHS Associate Deans, Assistant Deans and Directors to design data collection instruments for use in conducting assessment surveys and in establishing school-wide goals and objectives.
Work with individual faculty members to develop and implement plans for teaching, research and service
Pursue scholarship and research activities, and publish scholarly articles in peer-reviewed journals.
Participate in community and academic service activities, maintaining relationship with existing partners and assisting in the development of new clinical partners.
Contribute to the guidance of students’ scholarly projects within courses and to the development of curriculum and course activities (e.g., course coordination, course evaluation materials, simulation development).
Adhere to the principles of academic governance (e.g., policies and procedures regarding promotion and tenure; policies and procedures for merit evaluations).
Work with the Dean to establish a plan for engaging with external constituencies.
Remain informed of new issues in the nursing/healthcare field.
Represent the School at professional meetings.
Work with the Dean and school leadership and Development Officer in fundraising activities.
Qualifications:
PhD or other Doctorate Degree in Nursing or related field.
Licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
A minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience in clinical practice,
Experience with academic and clinical leadership,
A teaching portfolio in graduate nursing education that is compatible to the appointment at the Assoc or Full professor level
Applicants must apply online. Please include your letter of interest highlighting background and leadership experience that is relevant for this position, curriculum vitae, two recent scientific publications, and three professional references. For questions regarding this position, please contact Ms. Vanessa Enrizo at venrizo@miami.edu. Applications for this position will be accepted until a candidate is identified.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Faculty
The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.
The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride.
The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.
The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.
Transforming lives
With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.
The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.