Associate Dean of Nursing

About Curry College: Founded in 1879, Curry College is a private, four-year, liberal arts-based institution in Milton Massachusetts. In addition to the main campus classes for adult learners are also offered at our campus at Cordage Park in historic Plymouth. Curry College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). Curry College offers 25 undergraduate majors, over 70 minors and concentrations, as well as five graduate programs. The Curry College mission is to educate and graduate students prepared to engage in successful careers and active citizenship with a global perspective. We are an inclusive community of diverse learners and educators, committed to continuing our legacy of developing effective communicators with reflective and critical thinking skills. We mentor and empower our students, building meaningful relationships that inspire them to achieve their ambitions. Curry College provides rigorous and relevant academic programs to undergraduate and graduate students, and our rich blend of liberal arts and career-directed programs is enhanced by practical field experiences and co-curricular activities. Learning at Curry extends beyond the classroom and is embedded in all that we do. Diversity and a culture of equity and inclusion among students, faculty and staff are crucial to the mission statement of Curry College. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sex identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law, including Title IX. Job Description: Reporting to the School of Nursing (SON) Dean, the Associate Dean works collaboratively with the Chair, Program Coordinators, the MSN Director and Clinical Coordinators to provide excellent didactic and clinical experiences and student outcomes. In addition, the Associate Dean will have primary responsibility for leading the SON's pre-licensure programs inclusive of Traditional, Accelerated BS and the AE-MSN programs and the post-licensure RN to BS program. The Associate Dean will perform the functions of the Dean in the Dean's absence. Essential Functions: Communicate and collaborate with both Chair and the Program Coordinators/Director to plan the course calendar and ensure that faculty assignments are in place to achieve high quality outcomes for students and faculty; Work with other CCSON leaders to provide strategic direction, vision and leadership for developing and maintaining exceptional and innovative undergraduate programs that support the CCSON's educational mission; Acts as the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (MA BORN) Program Administrator for the pre-licensure programs (Traditional/ACCEL and AE-MSN); Collaborate with the Dean, Chair Coordinators and Director to hire, orient, and evaluate part time faculty in all programs; Establish course schedules for the Traditional, Accelerated and the RN to BS programs in collaboration with Chair and Program Coordinators. Review and edit course offerings for these programs as needed to achieve high quality accurate communication and outcomes; Serve as a leader in decision- making, communication and implementation of program policies and procedures; Collaborate with faculty and students to address complex student issues and concerns following School of Nursing policies. Coach faculty regarding effective conflict resolution skills; As needed, represents the Dean to the College, CCSON, the local community, and the professional community in establishing collaborative working relationships with external and internal constituents to support the well-being of the undergraduate programs within the School of Nursing; In collaboration with the Dean and the Chair, serves as a leader in continuous quality improvement activities in the pre-licensure program including leadership of all assessment activity; Serve as the primary point of contact for resolution of student concern and issues that need to be escalated beyond the Chairperson; Participate in student recruitment and progression activities. Additional Functions: Participating in School of Nursing Committees; Mentoring new faculty; Providing assistance to the Chair; Serve as a back up for the Dean, School of Nursing; Engaging in scholarship; Respect and maintain confidentiality, parameters of operation, professional protocols, and individual privacy; Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor of their designee. Requirements: Minimum Qualifications: Five years teaching experience. Earned doctorate required, nursing major preferred; master's in nursing required if doctorate is not in nursing. Licensed as an RN in Massachusetts. Record of scholarly achievement relevant to role and demonstrated expertise in leadership and interpersonal skills. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills Preferred Qualifications: The desired qualifications for this job include previous administrative experience in a nursing program, proven record of scholarship, and certification as a nurse educator or nurse administrator. Salary Range: $105,000-$115,000 annually Additional Information: Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Curry College will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. At the College's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the College, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position. Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment background checks. Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be directed to the College's Title IX Coordinator, Elizabeth Canning at or King Academic Administration Building, 55 Atherton St, or US Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights ("OCR") - Boston Office, 5 Post Office Square, 8th Floor, Boston, MA , . Application Instructions: Please apply online at for consideration. Interested applicants must submit the following: a cover letter; a resume; and; a list of three professional references, one of which must be a former or current supervisor, including complete contact information and professional titles.