Associate Dean of Sciences jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

La Roche Univeristy continues to enhance and expand its health programs and invites applications for the position of Associate Dean, Nursing and Health Professions. The Associate Dean will work with the Acting Provost and Academic Dean to provide administrative leadership in areas of program and curriculum development, institutional assessment and improvement, human resource management, faculty development and performance appraisals, budget and finance, and facilities planning and management.

La Roche embraces its Catholic heritage while welcoming people of all faiths and backgrounds, fosters global citizenship and creates a community of scholars from around the world. The University empowers all members of the community to become lifelong learners, achieve success in their chosen careers, and promote justice and peace in a constantly changing global society.

This highly-visible position will represent the La Roche University Nursing and Allied Health programs both by serving on University committees, and by attending community functions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership in the development of new nursing and health programs, to include initiative in maintaining and improving the quality of instruction.
• Ensure compliance with all required state and federal nursing and nursing education regulations.
• Manage the accreditation process and facilitate the completion of all activities required to maintain a positive program accreditation, including participating in related professional development activities, timely submission of required materials, and needed correspondence with accrediting bodies.
• Provide ongoing mentorship and advisement in developing and implementing evaluation and review systems for faculty, courses, and programs, and providing data and reports as needed.
• Collaborate with department heads to assess clinical facility placement needs and evaluate the quality of clinical facilities in accordance with the Board of Nursing and relevant health association boards.
• Monitor budgets and equipment needs; actively pursue grants and outside funding sources.
• Assess effectiveness of nursing student admissions process and assist in the implementation of the University's Strategic Plan.

Education/Qualifications:

• Doctoral Degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution
• Unrestricted Pennsylvania RN licensure
• Five years of experience in academic, clinical, or administrative nursing, or any combination thereof
• Experience working with nursing accreditation and/or state regulatory agencies
• Strong understanding of nursing education.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Application materials should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae/resume, and contact information for at least 3 professional references. Candidates must pass background clearances and submit official transcripts prior to employment. Review of applicants will begin immediately; position(s) open until filled.