DescriptionThe Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs is responsible for the planning, direction, administration, assessment, strategic growth, academic planning, and student success initiatives for graduate-level degrees at the College of Nursing. This position will maintain personal academic faculty obligations in teaching, service, and research in accordance with area of expertise.
Responsibilities:
- Provides leadership, supervision, mentoring, and performance management for graduate program faculty and staff, as assigned.
- Serves as the primary administrative lead for graduate program accreditation activities, assessment reporting, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Leads strategic planning efforts for graduate education and develops measurable goals and outcomes to support institutional priorities.
- Serves as the primary advocate and representative for Graduate Programs within the institution and with external partners, organizations, and stakeholders.
- Leads the development, administration, monitoring, and long-range planning of Graduate Program budgets and resources.
- Prepares and presents annual program assessment reports, strategic planning updates, and operational metrics to institutional leadership.
- Participates in developing and maintaining policies and procedures that are consistent with the overall mission of the College of Nursing and that comply with accreditation standards and other regulatory agencies.
- Oversees compliance with policies by clinical concentration coordinators and doctoral program chairs.
- Coordinates the graduate program admission process with the Graduate School Admissions Office.
- Chairs monthly Graduate Advisory Committee meetings and overseeing the strategic direction of graduate programs curricula in accordance with the CON strategic plan.
- Establishes and maintains partnerships with healthcare organizations, academic institutions, professional organizations, and community partners to support graduate program growth, student success, workforce needs, and new program development.
- Works closely with the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs to plan faculty assignments related to teaching in graduate programs.
- Assists the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs with the evaluation of clinical faculty teaching in the graduate programs.
- Ensures all DNP, PhD, and graduate certificate program accreditation standards and requirements mandated by the Tennessee Board of Nursing, CCNE, and other accrediting agencies are met and maintained.
- Works collaboratively with the Student Services Office on student recruitment, including participation in professional organizations and development of bridge and pipeline programs.
- Supports marketing, recruitment, sustainability, and alumni engagement initiatives.
- Counsels and assists students as needed and is available for program guidance, career development, and letters of recommendation.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Dean to support the mission and goals of Graduate Programs and College of Nursing.
- Maintain personal academic faculty obligations in teaching, service, and research in accordance with area of expertise.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications:
- Doctorate (PhD or DNP) in nursing, education or related field.
- Licensure as a registered nurse in Tennessee prior to employment.
- Five years' experience in academic nursing education with increasing administrative responsibility.
- Professional experience commensurate with rank
- Demonstrated leadership experience in higher education, curriculum development, assessment, student success initiatives, or program administration.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Course work at the graduate level in curriculum development and management and leadership principles.
- Experience supervising faculty and staff in a higher education environment.
- Experience with Advanced Practice Nursing Programs.
This position is open to those who qualify and can be appointed as one of the following ranks in the College of Nursing. Rank appointments are dependent on education and qualificationsrelativeto the university and college standards and will bedeterminedby academic leadershipin accordance withfaculty handbook, policies, and procedures.
Tenure/Tenure Track Ranks
Professors are expected to
1. hold the doctorate or other terminal degree of the discipline, or present equivalent training and experience appropriate to the particular appointment
2. be accomplished teachers
3. have achieved and maintain a nationally recognized record in disciplinary research / scholarship / creative activity/ engaged scholarship
4. have achieved and maintain a record of significant institutional, disciplinary, and/or professional service or outreach engagement
5. serve as mentors to junior colleagues
6. have normally served as an associate professor for at least five years
7. have shown beyond doubt that they work well with colleagues and students in performing their university responsibilities
Associate professors are expected to
1. hold the doctorate or other terminal degree of the discipline, or to present equivalent training and experience as appropriate to the particular appointment
2. be good teachers
3. have achieved and maintain a recognized record in disciplinary research / scholarship / creative activity/ engaged scholarship
4. have achieved and maintain a record of institutional, disciplinary, and/or professional service or outreach engagement
5. have normally served as an assistant professor for at least five years
6. have demonstrated that they work well with colleagues and students in performing their university responsibilities
Non-Tenure Track Ranks:
Clinical professor:
This rank is for those who have completed a doctoral degree or terminal degree appropriate to the field and who are licensed or certified to practice the profession where appropriate. Individuals holding this rank have demonstrated a consistent record of excellence in areas of responsibility assigned to them.
Clinical associate professor:
This rank is for those who have completed a doctoral degree or terminal degree appropriate to the field and who are licensed or certified to practice the profession where appropriate. Individuals holding this rank have demonstrated excellence in areas of responsibility assigned to them.
Application Instructions Application Instructions
To apply, please submit your application and materials through our Interfolio application system. Applications should include: (1) a letter of interest addressing teaching interests and how the applicant's background and experience make them an ideal candidate, (2) a comprehensive curriculum vitae, and (3) the names and contact information (address, phone number, and e-mail address) for at least three professional references.The review of applicants will begin two weeks after the posting date and will continue until the position is filled. Rank and salary are based on qualifications and experience. For questions about the position, please email [redacted]. For more information on the College of Nursing, visit our website: http://nursing.utk.edu/
