Associate Dean of Nursing

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ACM is a close knit, family-like work environment who care deeply for each other, just as we do our students. Some of the many benefits of working at ACM include ample paid time off, great retirement and insurance options, on site facilities, and opportunities to connect with the community, co-workers, and students.

Allegany College of Maryland's main campus is nestled on beautiful, scenic acres in the mountains of Allegany County - Cumberland, Maryland. A downtown center extends our reach into the heart of the community’s business and tourism sector. Our small, attentive college atmosphere engages students of all ages and backgrounds in rich, challenging learning opportunities at all of our campuses. To learn more about the college visit our website here: www.allegany.edu

See more about Cumberland, MD here https://www.ci.cumberland.md.us/724/Features-of-Cumberland-Maryland

Please apply if this sounds like the place for you!

Basic Statement of Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the leadership, supervision, and coordination of the Nursing Program and operations of the Nurse Managed Wellness Clinic in a multi-campus environment.

Essential Functions

This position will provide leadership in teaching excellence, supervision, and mentoring for the Nursing Program and NMWC. Responsibilities include strategic planning and assessment, personnel supervision and staffing issues, knowledge and application of appropriate regulations and policies both local, state, and national agencies, budgetary completion and oversight for nursing and the NMWC, facilities and equipment planning, development of short and long-range goals, and provide support to each area to achieve the mission of the College. The Associate Dean will also collaboratively work with the Coordinator of Career and Technical Education and the Dean of Career Programs concerning Perkins plans and requests.
Academic Strategies:

• Work with faculty, administration, or groups outside the College to identify new instructional needs
• Oversight for the development, revision, approval, and implementation of credit courses, programs, and options in conjunction with the Program Directors
• Monitor academic trends that relate to curriculum and instruction in order to promote instructional and program improvements
• Provide administrative leadership and oversees the Registered Nursing and Practical Nursing Programs in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Acts
• Work with Nursing Program Directors and Program faculty to enhance or increase student retention
• Attend periodic Division/Program meetings, run by the Nursing Program Directors
• Represent the Division/Program in college-wide and state-wide meetings
• Maintain quality of standards for the Program as established by accrediting and/or state agencies
• Implementation and tracking core work metrics, learning outcomes assessment, accreditation standards and student evaluations
• Work with Program Directors to prepare all documentation for new or revised curricula to ACEN and Boards of Nursing
• Review all academic publications prior to publishing for Nursing and NMWC

• Responsible for recruiting and hiring full-time and part-time faculty and staff. Oversee the evaluation process of the Program Directors in evaluating the faculty and staff
• Oversee the Nursing Program Directors submitting employees for promotion, tenure, and advancement in class
• Monitor the conduct of the Nursing Program Directors and faculty to ensure the instruction is geared toward the development of more effective learners
• Oversee the professional development of administrators, faculty and staff in the Nursing Program
• Perform teaching and administration evaluations of the Program and NMWC Directors
• Foster a positive work environment, promoting collegiality within the Division/Program
• Encourage service learning and civic engagement activities

• Responsible for the preparation and management of the annual Program and NMWC budget as well as being a good steward of College finances
• Develop and review short-range and long-range goals for the Program and NMWC areas
• Accountable for completing Program Review according to the yearly assessment calendar
• Prepare and/or review the departmental transitions/succession plan
• Promote and attend College marketing activities such as open-houses, College Fairs, and community sponsored activities
• Attend Nursing Pinning and Graduation ceremonies at each campus/location

• Lead the Program in ACEN accreditation process and complete annual reporting and/or substantive change reports as required by ACEN
• Chair Program bi-annual Advisory Board meetings and maintain communication about the Program as needed with communities of interest
• Complete annual reports for State Boards of Nursing and National League for Nursing
• Provide support to the Program through grant writing when applicable
• Prepare full-time payroll, overload and part-time faculty pay reports each semester, including summer, and provide to HR/payroll for processing
• Other duties, including committee and/or task force assignments, as assigned by the vice President of Instructional and Student Affairs

Education, Experience, and Specialized Skills

Required: Master’s degree in nursing; Minimum of five years related experience that includes supervision of faculty. Minimum five years teaching experience at a college or university.

Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland or hold compact state licensure. Experience in working with academic leadership at all levels.
This position requires skills in the areas of management, oral and written communication, and computer software applications. Possess strong management and interpersonal skills. Effective leadership skills related planning, budgeting, and assessment are required. Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality.

Preferred: Earned doctorate degree and previous supervisory experience of Nursing Program.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• strong organizational skills including the ability to identify and set priorities, multi-task, and meet deadlines;
• outstanding interpersonal skills including the ability to interact with a diverse range of students, colleagues, administrators, and staff;
• the ability to work independently, flexibly, and as part of a team;
• knowledge of Allegany College of Maryland’s Academic Regulations and a variety of teaching delivery methods; and
• must be able to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to learn and use college software; Microsoft Office Suite, Student Learning Management System, database systems, etc.

Allegany College of Maryland is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to its faculty, staff, and job applicants through non-discrimination in its employment practices including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotional opportunities, compensation, discipline, and termination. The college complies with all applicable equal opportunity requirements and county, state, and federal law regarding provision of equal employment opportunity.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including medical with prescription, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, ACM Tuition Waiver, Educational Assistance program, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

For a complete listing of all benefits, visit https://allegany.edu/human-resources/.