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rAssociate Dean
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rLocation: Nursing
rRegular/Temporary: Regular
rJob ID: 607882
rFull/Part Time: Full-Time
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r Workplace Culture
NAU aims to be the nation\'s preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle
of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering
equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.
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About NAU
Northern Arizona University serves almost 30,000 students. We are a
vibrant community, with 21,000 students in Flagstaff-the home of our
largest campus-and the remainder online or at our 20+ statewide
locations. Our institution has carefully integrated on-campus education
with distance learning, forming seamless avenues for students to earn
degrees.
Committed to an inclusive university environment, NAU has all the
benefits of a large institution with a personal touch. We carefully
balance teaching, scholarship, and service for faculty members.
Supporting our core value of student-centrism, NAU\'s faculty members
promote learning and help students reach academic milestones.
Flagstaff is an outdoorsy mountain town with four seasons and a thriving
cultural scene. Located at 7,000 feet, Flagstaff houses 70,000 people
and sits at the base of the sacred San Francisco Peaks.
For more about inclusive excellence at NAU, visit the Center for
Inclusive Excellence and
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About the Department/College
Aligned with NAU\'s mission to develop solutions to challenges and drive
innovation in a supportive, inclusive, and diverse environment, the
College of Nursing seeks to build on our longstanding strengths in
preparing skilled, resilient, and culturally responsive nurses for the
modern nursing profession. The Northern Arizona University College of
Nursing continues to build a world-class team of curious, creative,
scholarly, and responsive faculty and leaders to positively impact the
nursing profession in Arizona and beyond. Nursing offers the
undergraduate program at locations around the state of Arizona including
Flagstaff, Phoenix (North Valley), Tucson, and Yuma. Some degree
programs are also offered online. The College of Nursing is growing to
meet the demand for nurses around the state, especially in rural and
underserved areas.
About the Position
The Northern Arizona University College of Nursing (CoN) is seeking an
Associate Dean. This person will be an integral part of the College\'s
executive team, working closely with the Dean, Associate Dean,
Directors, faculty, and staff to advance the educational, scholarship,
student success, and outreach missions of the College of Nursing. This
position supports the vision, direction, and organization initiatives
with the overall mission of advancing unit goals.
This position is a full-time appointment that reports to the Dean. This
position is a fiscal-year appointment, is eligible for renewal,
thereafter, pending satisfactory performance and the needs of the
college. The position oversees all issues related to student and faculty
affairs in the broadest possible terms. Some evenings and weekend
availability. Travel is required.
The following list describes the major job functions that encompass the
position responsibilities but will be modified as needed and appropriate
by the Dean of the College.
Responsibilities Include:
Leadership
- Contribute to the development of the CoN mission, vision, and
strategic pl n in collaboration with the Dean, Associate Deans,
Directors, faculty, and staff
- Contribute to planning and application for new academic programs and
degrees in partnership with the Dean, and Directors
- Represent the College on University committees
- Lead and coordinate CoN recruitment efforts working in collaboration
with advising, student support services, and other campus entities
- Represent the College in the Dean\'s absence (travel, vacation) as
needed
- Support fundraising initiatives consistent with CoN priorities
- Disseminate best practices in program effectiveness
- Administrative oversight of academic policies and procedures,
existing program modifications, academic status reviews,
self-studies and accreditation documents
Student Success
Work with the Dean, Directors, and the Graduate College to promote and
enhance quality undergraduate and graduate education
Serve as the CoN liaison for Student Support Services, Career
Development, Office of Undergraduate Research and University Advising,
and other Academic Success units, as needed
Work with the Dean, and Directors to implement the NAU Academic
Integrity Policy
Respond to University officials, parents, and students, as appropriate,
regarding student issu