Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Nursing Program Position summary: The Assistant Dean for the Undergraduate and Prelicensure Nursing Programs provides academic, operational, and strategic leadership for pre-licensure nursing programs. The role ensures high-quality teaching and learning, strong student outcomes (including NCLEX-RN success), compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards, effective faculty support
and development, and productive clinical/community partnerships. The Assistant Dean collaborates closely with the University of Rochester's Senior leadership to advance the institution's mission, values, and strategic priorities. Key responsibilities Academic leadership and quality Lead day-to-day operations of the undergraduate nursing program(s), ensuring academic excellence and student-centered practices. Oversee
curriculum development, review, mapping, and continuous improvement aligned to program outcomes, Essentials of Baccalaureate Education, and accreditation standards (e.g., CCNE/ACEN), as well as state board of nursing regulations. Champion competency-based teaching, simulation, and technology-enhanced learning; ensure optimal use of labs, clinical simulation, and skills resources. Assist the Associate Dean for
Academic Affairs in monitoring and improving student success metrics (retention, progression, graduation, NCLEX-RN first-time pass rates) through data-informed interventions and early alert processes. Coordinate program assessment, including student learning outcomes, course evaluations, program review, and action plans. Faculty leadership and development Recruit, onboard, mentor, evaluate, and support full-time and
session faculty; promote a culture of excellence, inclusion, and scholarly engagement. Assist the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (ADAA) in managing faculty workload, teaching assignments, and clinical/site coverage in alignment with accreditation, contractual, and workload policies. Facilitate faculty development in ped
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