Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Jefferson College of Nursing, Thomas Jefferson University, Lehigh Valley Campus
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Job Location:
Philadelphia, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Details
The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (ADAA) serves as the Chief Academic Officer of the Jefferson College of Nursing (JCN) at Lehigh Valley reporting directly to the Vice Dean of Academic Affairs. The ADAA is responsible for the strategic leadership development implementation evaluation and accreditation of JCNs academic programs offered at the Lehigh Valley campus. The ADAA ensures that these programs are academically rigorous compliant with both accreditation and regulatory standards and aligned with the strategic mission of the College. This role provides leadership in curriculum innovation ensures programs are adequately resourced and supports the Systematic Evaluation Plan (SEP) to monitor and improve academic quality for programs delivered at the Lehigh Valley campus. The ADAA represents the JCN Lehigh Valley within the university and with other internal and external stakeholders advancing the Colleges reputation in nursing education in the region nationally and globally.Responsibilities Include:
Strategic Leadership and Academic Excellence:
Drive the vision and strategic direction for the Lehigh Valley campus maintaining high standards of quality and ensuring compliance with accreditation and regulatory bodies.
Champion innovative curriculum design and program delivery integrating best practices in nursing education including simulation AI and competency-based learning.
Provide strategic oversight for faculty deployment relative to programmatic needs accreditation standards enrollment trends and fiscal considerations for the Lehigh Valley Campus.
Curriculum and Program Development:
Guide faculty in the continuous development implementation and improvement of curricula ensuring alignment with JCNs Systematic Evaluation Plan (SEP) for quality improvement.
Lead the assessment and refinement of academic programs ensuring they remain competitive and responsive to the needs of the healthcare environment.
Develop and implement interprofessional learning opportunities that enhance collaboration among nursing medicine and allied health disciplines supporting Jeffersons broader mission for integrated healthcare education.
Drive global academic initiatives creating opportunities for students and faculty to engage in international partnerships global health projects and exchange programs that enhance JCNs global impact.
Faculty and Student Success:
Mentor and support Lehigh Valley Department Chairs Program Directors and faculty fostering a culture of academic excellence innovation and professional growth.
Oversee student support services at Lehigh Valley including advisement program scheduling academic progression and retention strategies ensuring a student-centered environment.
Collaborate on faculty development initiatives to ensure expertise in contemporary teaching methods curriculum design and program evaluation.
Oversee currency and accuracy of all academic publications specific to Lehigh Valley.
Strategic Partnerships and Community Engagement:
Collaborate with the Associate Dean for Academic Practice Integration to strengthen academic-practice partnerships with Jefferson Health and other key clinical stakeholders.
Represent JCN Lehigh Valley at state regional national and international meetings enhancing the Colleges visibility and leadership in nursing education.
Engage with Institutional Advancement and other university departments to develop strategies for student recruitment program expansion and securing external funding.
Resource Management and Compliance:
Lead strategic budgeting and financial planning efforts including faculty deployment and enrollment targets with the Dean Vice Dean for Academic Affairs and AVP Business Planning ensuring effective allocation of resources to support program excellence and growth.
With the support of the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs oversee all aspects of accreditation and regulatory compliance for programs offered at Lehigh Valley maintaining accurate documentation and preparing reports for accreditation site visits and evaluations.
Ensure that JCNs academic programs offered in Lehigh Valley meet all accreditation and regulatory requirements including maintaining ongoing communication with accrediting agencies and state boards.
Other Functions and Competencies:
Develop implement and interpret goals objectives policies procedures and
work standards in support of the JCN.
Prepare a variety of internal and external correspondence and reports.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and
external contacts.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Provide exceptional service of the highest quality to all customers representing
JCNs internal and external communities of interest.
Job Description
Qualifications:
Education Requirements:
Doctoral degree in nursing or a related field.
Certificates Licenses and Registration:
Unencumbered active Pennsylvania RN licensure (or eligibility.)
Experience Requirements:
Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in nursing education
with a strong background in curriculum innovation program evaluation and
accreditation processes.
Proven track record of leading in complex academic and clinical environments
with a demonstrated ability to build and sustain high-impact partnerships.
Strong strategic planning skills with the ability to translate long-term goals
into actionable strategies that enhance program quality and outcomes.
Excellent communication and collaborative skills with a commitment to
fostering a diverse and inclusive academic environment.
Additional Information:
Role Responsibilities: 80% Administrative; 10% Academic/Teaching; 10%
Community Engagement/Service
Candidates should live within a 25 minute commute to the Lehigh Valley campus
as regular onsite presence and leadership is a requirement of this position.
Periodic travel to JCNs other campuses including JCN-Center City and JCN-
Dixon will be required.
Interested candidates should submit on-line application/CV; then enter in search box Job ID # REQ-0023636
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Thomas Jefferson UniversityPrimary Location Address
901 Walnut Street Philadelphia Pennsylvania United States of AmericaNationally ranked Jefferson which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65000 people strong dedicated to providing the highest-quality compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrows professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College Jefferson College of Nursing and the Kanbar College of Design Engineering and Commerce dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8300 students. Jefferson Health nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age race color religion creed sexual orientation gender gender identity marital status pregnancy national origin ancestry citizenship military status veteran status handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues including medical (including prescription) supplemental insurance dental vision life and AD&D insurance short- and long-term disability flexible spending accounts retirement plans tuition assistance as well as voluntary benefits which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues including those who work less than part-time(including per diemcolleagues adjunct faculty and Jeff Temps) have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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