Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
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The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.
Position/Rank | Associate Dean for Academic Affairs |
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Department | 00988 - CON DACC DIVISION |
City | Salt Lake City, UT |
Track | Track Dependent on Qualifications |
New Position to Begin | When filled |
Details | Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Rank and Track Dependent on Qualifications The University of Utah College of Nursing seeks an established, visionary faculty leader as the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs to provide strategic, collaborative, and results-oriented academic leadership for the College’s teaching mission and its Baccalaureate, Master’s, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), and PhD programs. The ideal candidate will foster a culture of academic excellence and provide vision and leadership in promoting exceptional student experiences while advocating for student academic success. The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs serves as a member of the College’s Academic Leadership Team, which is responsible for administrative oversight of the College’s programs in the areas of education, research, practice, and community collaboration, resource management, and administrative policies; works collaboratively with CON leaders, faculty, and staff; and represents the College with internal and external constituencies, including counterparts in University of Utah Health Sciences and throughout the University of Utah. The Associate Dean will work, primarily on campus, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Principal Functions and Responsibilities Provide visionary and strategic leadership for academic nursing and interdisciplinary gerontology programs. The Associate Dean is responsible to oversee the College’s academic programs; oversee, refine, and implement academic polices, processes, and practices within the College; strategically communicate and engage with diverse partners; and liaise with other academic leaders throughout the University of Utah.
Provide administrative leadership for academic nursing and interdisciplinary gerontology programs. The Associate Dean provides oversight for undergraduate and graduate programs, and develops and implements strategies to promote high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs in the CON.
Foster a culture that promotes academic excellence. The Associate Dean is responsible to stay informed about changes and trends within higher education, cultivate through action and communication a culture of high expectations and academic excellence in which faculty support the success of their colleagues and students, nurture pride throughout the College concerning noteworthy success, communicate internally and externally regarding accomplishments, and lead efforts to celebrate milestones and major achievements.
Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with academic, community, and industry partners. The Associate Dean is responsible to seek feedback about the College’s academic programs and its graduates, stay informed about changes and trends within healthcare and the nursing and gerontology workforce, and advance the academic mission.
Criteria Candidate must have Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Nursing and must be licensed in Utah as a registered nurse or advanced practice registered nurse, or qualified to obtain a Utah license. The Associate Dean must meet requirements for a career-line or tenure-line appointment within the College at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. Academic Leadership
Administrative
Interpersonal
Appointment: This is a full-time, 12-month administrative position appointed by the Dean of the College of Nursing in accordance with University guidelines, for a term of 3 years with possibility of reappointment. The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs reports to the Dean. The individual will maintain a career- or tenure-line faculty appointment while serving in this role. The position is allocated 0.50 FTE for administrative service.
Application and Inquiries: Interested candidates should apply online at The application requires: 1) curriculum vitae 2) cover letter 3) teaching statement, and 4) three letters of recommendation from individuals externalto the University of Utah and U of U Health. Please note that letters must be signed, dated, and on letterhead. For additional information, please contact Dr. Sharifa Al-Qaaydeh, Search Committee Chair at sharifa.al-qaaydeh@nurs.utah.edu or Cami Zollinger, Faculty Affairs Manager at cami.zollinger@nurs.utah.edu. The College of Nursing The University of Utah College of Nursing is a premier nursing education institution with nationally ranked undergraduate and graduate programs. The College of Nursing prepares nurses at all education levels – BS, MS, DNP, and PhD – and has a current enrollment of more than 680 students. U.S. News & World Report rankings include: #11 Nurse-Midwifery program, #25 Doctor of Nursing Practice program, #31 Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, #49 Online Master of Science in Nursing program. Baccalaureate Program
Master of Science Program
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing Dual PhD-DNP
The College also offers both undergraduate and graduate certificates, and an undergraduate minor in gerontology. With a $43 million grant funding portfolio, the College is consistently ranked in the top 30 in NIH funding among Colleges of Nursing. The College of Nursing is a focal point for clinicians and researchers to collaboratively design, lead, and achieve equitable improvements for the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. Our high priority research programs include the areas of health equity, social determinants of health, and chronic/serious illness and complement our strengths in women’s health, gerontology, caregiving, informatics, and clinical and translational research. The College strives for excellence in patient care and community engagement. Approximately 45 faculty and 20 staff provide clinical care in the areas of primary care, acute care, behavioral health, women’s health, and bereavement care; and often precept students. The College has 95 full-time and 17 part-time faculty, and all have 12-month appointments. Twenty-seven faculty are appointed to the tenure line, and 85 to the career line. The College of Nursing has 10 Endowed Chairs, and is home to the Gerontology Interdisciplinary Program, College of Nursing Simulation Center, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)-funded Advanced Nursing Education Workforce (ANEW) program, HRSA-funded Nurse Education, Practice, Quality & Retention (NEPQR) program, HRSA-funded Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP), Family Caregiving Collaborative, Center of Excellence for Exposure Health Informatics (CEEHI), and the Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence. In 2017, the College of Nursing was the first recipient of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) New Era for Academic Nursing Award. The College also received the AACN Exemplary Academic-Practice Partnership Award in 2018. In collaboration with University of Utah Health (U Health), the college works to improve individual, family, and community health and quality of life. The University of Utah The University of Utah (“the U”) – located in Salt Lake City, Utah – is an R1 university, and member of the American Association of Universities. In 2024, the U will become a member of the Big 12 Conference. University President Dr. Taylor Randall has a vision for the U to become a top 10 public university with unsurpassed societal impact, to grow to more than $1 billion in annual research expenditures, and to achieve an enrollment of 40,000 students. For the last 4 years, the U enrolled a record number of first-year students. The 2023 class of first-year students was 24% larger than the incoming class of 2020. The University of Utah drives unsurpassed societal impact by preparing students from diverse backgrounds to be leaders and global citizens who strengthen our society and democracy; generating and sharing new knowledge, discoveries, and innovations that supercharge our economy and improve lives locally, nationally, and globally; and engaging local, national, and global communities to promote education, health, and quality of life. The Martha Bradley Evans Center for Teaching Excellence supports the University of Utah’s mission and core values of student success and teaching excellence by 1) promoting engaging and transformational student learning experiences, 2) improving teaching effectiveness through evidence-based, equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist pedagogy, and 3) serving the needs of teaching-oriented faculty, instructors, and graduate students. University of Utah Health – the only academic medical center in the Mountain West – includes numerous interdisciplinary entities such as the Huntsman Cancer Institute, the Huntsman Mental Health Institute, the Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital, the Nora Eccles Harrison Cardiovascular Research Training Institute, and the NIH-funded Utah Clinical & Translational Science Institute (CTSI) that support education, practice, and team science. With five hospitals, 12 community clinics, and a growing network of regional affiliates, U Health’s catchment area covers five surrounding states, and roughly 10% of the United States. Health Sciences schools include the College of Nursing, College of Health, College of Pharmacy, Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine, and School of Dentistry. The Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library advances education, research, and health care through information access, service and innovation, and serves the education, research, and clinical needs of faculty, scientists, health professionals, and students. The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission. |
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Special Instructions for Candidates | |
Open Date | 04/22/2024 |
Close Date | |
Open Until Filled | Yes |
Requisition Number | PRN03541F |
Type | Faculty |
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- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Teaching Statement
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
- Letter of Recommendation 3
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