The University of New Mexico (UNM), College of Nursing (CON) is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs. The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the CON is a leader and champion in the areas of assessment, accreditation, mentorship, and curricular innovation. The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs provides college-level leadership, management, and oversight of all academic affairs of the CON. In this context academic affairs refers to: all activities involving the creation, maintenance, revision, or deletion of curriculum, courses, sequences of courses and programs of study offered by or within the College; all managerial activities related to that curriculum (including periodic assessments, required reporting, and accreditation/licensure requirements); the support of faculty and students in the delivery of that curriculum. This will include student performance reviews and discipline, grade appeals, and other resolutions. The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs serves as a key member of CON Leadership team. This includes providing strategic leadership to develop a future vision of the CON to enhance current and emerging programs and the stewardship of resources, personnel, and collaboration within the CON, UNM, and across the state. This position reports to the Dean.

Collaborate with program directors, faculty, and others to foster a climate of academic excellence; interdisciplinary initiatives; diversity, equity, and inclusion, interpersonal communication; collaboration, and consensus building across the organization. Work within the established faculty governance structure as appropriate regarding curriculum and policy development affecting programs and the associated concentrations. Ensure the curriculum aligns with the mission of the CON as it relates to all accreditation standards and is delivered in an environment that emphasizes professionalism at all levels. Ability to implement/execute and complete the evaluative process for CCNE assessment of all curricular programs. Leads accreditation and the accreditation renewal process: Ensuring that the institution's academic programs meet the standards set by accrediting bodies.

Senior Leader Qualifications:

• Leading Change: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. This requires the ability to build strategic partnerships and trusting relationships with faculty, staff, and students from all organizations within their area of responsibility, building a shared organizational vision, strategic planning, and the ability to implement it in a continuously changing environment. The tenets of this qualification include but are not limited to creativity, flexibility, resilience, strategic thinking and vision.
• Leading People: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this core qualification is the ability to provide an inclusive and respectful workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. The tenets of this qualification include but are not limited to conflict management, leveraging diversity, developing others and building high performance teams.
• Results Driven: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and internal and external stakeholders' expectations. Inherent to this core qualification is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Lead quality improvement processes related to academic affairs. The tenets of this qualification include but are not limited to accountability, customer service, decisiveness, entrepreneurship, problem solving and technical credibility.
• Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. The tenets of this qualification include but are not limited to financial management, human capital management and technology management. Knowledge and application of best and future business practices and tools.
• Quarterly Reports & Projections of future proposals and goals as well as goal attainment with status of present programs based on agreed upon established metrics i.e., Workforce, Financial stability etc. Leads in short- and long-range strategic planning with development of operational plans to effect goal achievement. Collecting and analyzing data related to student learning outcomes, program effectiveness, and other key metrics. Using assessment data to identify areas for improvement and make recommendation for programmatic changes.

The University of New Mexico College of Nursing located in Albuquerque, NM, ranks in the top 15% of nursing programs in the country. With over 1,000 enrolled students, the college offers pre- and post-licensure baccalaureate, master's, post-master's, and doctoral programs. Program offerings include the state's premiere Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs; master's and post-master's programs across seven concentrations for APRNs, nurse educators, and nurse administrators; and the New Mexico Nurse Education Consortium baccalaureate curriculum.

Our faculty engage in innovative research and clinical scholarship to understand and address the health care needs among our most vulnerable populations. As a College of Nursing at a research-intensive, federally designated Hispanic-serving institution situated on indigenous lands, we benefit both from the manifold opportunities and from the responsibilities, we carry. Consistent with our mission, vision, and values, we strive to openly support and deeply respect our diverse students, staff, and faculty. We expect our faculty to benefit from and contribute to an inclusive environment that facilitates equity in research, scholarship, service, education, and practice.

The University of New Mexico is New Mexico's flagship R1 research-intensive institution occupying nearly 800 acres near historic Route 66 in the heart of Albuquerque, a metropolitan area of more than 929,000 people. The College of Nursing is part of a vibrant Health Sciences (HS), which includes New Mexico's only Level-1 Trauma Center. The HS provides and exceptional education for more than 1,500 students each year in 21 different health fields. The HS is known for innovative research with more than $165 Million in extramural research funding. The HS has an established Clinical & Translational Science Center that provides extensive opportunities and resources to support collaborative research in a variety of interest areas. The University of New Mexico offers a competitive salary and outstanding benefits package.

Minimum Qualifications

• A PhD, DNP or related doctorate
• Must be eligible for rank of Associate Professor or Professor
• Must be eligible for nursing licensure in New Mexico
• Record of progressive leadership and development while overseeing major academic and scholarship programs.
• Demonstrated leadership in the mentorship and development of faculty, students and staff

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with curricular development in undergraduate and graduate programs
• Experience or knowledge with accreditation processes
• Previous experience with academic and student affairs
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

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1.) Letter of Interest

2.) Curriculum Vitae

3.) List of three professional references with one being the most current employer including name, telephone number, and e-mail address

References will be checked at final stage of consideration.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.