What if I told you it is possible to find a Company that lived to educate, inspire and empower others while creating a family atmosphere that truly appreciates and respects their team? Would you apply? What if I threw in strong Company values, outstanding benefits, and the opportunity for you to make a tangible impact and feel appreciated?
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At Westcliff, we are constantly striving to be the best while valuing each of our team members as human beings and succeeding together!
Westcliff is a leader in innovative global education. We are respected for our transformative, technologically advanced programs and initiatives with a focus on excellence, social responsibility, and diversity. Our tagline – “Educate. Inspire, Empower.” – is a summary of our Mission Statement. As it suggests, the main focus of our University is to strive to enhance the opportunities of our students and employees to enjoy success through empowerment, as a result of their education and hard work.
By joining the Westcliff team, you’ll be playing a significant role in our growth, having an opportunity to put your personal touch on Westcliff’s progress as we grow and succeed together!
Dean of the College of Nursing
The Dean of the College of Nursing is an innovative and entrepreneurial leader responsible for the strategic growth of the College of Nursing in the enrollment of the nursing programs, the opportunities for inter-professional practice and education provided to nursing students, and the array of nursing related educational opportunities provided by the college.
Strategic Leadership:
- Strategic initiatives to advance the academic, professional, and scholarly reputation of the College of Nursing and the University
- Lead periodic audits and maintain records for compliance with state and BRN accreditation requirements.
- Collaboration with department chairs and faculty to recruit and retain faculty and staff who are strongly committed to excellence in their teaching, research, and service
- Design of innovative pathways for prospective students interested in health and wellness careers across multiple disciplines
- Oversight of programmatic accreditation procedures within the college
- Oversight, development, and enhancement of high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs including stackable and micro-credential programs
- Support and encouragement of research and external grant activity
- Act in accordance with regulations set forth by Westcliff University and the State of California, and provide regular reports to the President and Vice-President of Academic Affairs.
Faculty and Staff Excellence:
- Attract, recruit, and retain faculty proficient in California’s healthcare landscape. o Implement faculty development programs focusing on teaching efficacy and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body
- Evaluate and provide feedback based on performance metrics pertinent to California's healthcare ecosystem.
- Promotion of interprofessional collaboration within the college and with the other colleges and departments in the university
Community Partnerships and Program Branding:
- Forge impactful community outreach programs in collaboration with California healthcare organizations.
- Engagement with community health organizations to determine and implement ways in which the university can support the improvement of healthcare and outcomes for underserved populations and support healthcare equity
- Enhance the College’s visibility and reputation within California’s healthcare education sector.
Innovative Academic Programs and Quality Assurance:
- Create and manage state-compliant academic programs that address public health initiative and licensure requirements.
- Continuously innovate curricula and teaching methods to suit California's diverse populations
- Reinforcement of innovative and effective pedagogy to foster student learning and engagement
- Oversee compliance with California BRN accreditation standards and utilize relevant metrics for quality assurance and continuous improvement.
Other duties as assigned
The ideal candidate is an exceptional and inspirational leader who values transparency, honesty, and integrity and possesses the following qualifications:
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Earned doctorate from an accredited institution, ideally a Ph.D. in Nursing from a regionally accredited university.
- A distinguished record of academic and professional excellence, meriting the rank of Full Professor.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, evidenced by past initiatives and outcomes.
- Extensive knowledge of California’s healthcare policies, access issues, and community needs.
- Experience with strategic planning and new program development relevant to the healthcare sector. o Successful administrative experience with fiscal and managerial responsibilities, at the level of Dean, Approved CA BRN Director, and CCNE of AACN Chief Nurse Administrator.
- Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California. o Proven experience with diverse instructional modalities appropriate to health professions education, including but not limited to online education, clinical collaborations and partnerships, service learning, and internships.
- Accomplish all duties and responsibilities as assigned by the President and Vice President of Academic Affairs
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with federal and state laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis, unless otherwise contractually bound.
Salary Description
$200k to $250k
