UNIV-Assistant Dean for PhD in Nursing Science Program, College of Nursing

Job Description Summary

Leads strategic direction of the PhD in Nursing Science program, providing leadership and oversight to support the vision, mission and values of the College. Works with PhD faculty to identify and evaluate annual professional goals, evaluate professional development and performance, and identify areas and activities for future career growth. Along with the Associate Dean of Research, the Assistant Dean of PhD in Nursing Science program supports faculty in planning and advancing their research, including refining research priorities, facilitating access to resources that enhance faculty research productivity, and aligning individual and programmatic goals.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC001081 CON Office Of Research

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:  Earned doctorate in nursing or related discipline, strong track record of scholarly productivity including research, publications, team science, and obtaining external funding, experience in academic leadership roles and evidence of effective leadership, experience in curriculum development and online teaching, history of successful PhD student mentorship, positive interpersonal/communication skills, and ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, students, and administrators. 

Rank:  Associate or Full Professor

Formal Accountability:  Reports to the Associate Dean for Academics and collaborates, where appropriate, with the Associate Dean for Research. Works closely with the Office of Student Services in student related activities and concerns.

Responsibilities:
1. Administration and Leadership:
a. Collaborates with the Dean, Associate Dean for Academics, and Associate Dean for Research to shape and execute strategies to grow the program and enhance national and international visibility
b. With the Dean, the Associate Dean for Academics, the Associate Dean for Research, and faculty members, establishes faculty work assignments.
c.  Provides ongoing evaluation including annual faculty performance based upon mutually determined goals and expectations. 
d. Facilitates faculty grant submissions and timelines as part of the CON pre-award process; collaborates / communicates with the Associate Dean for Research to determine appropriate resources needed for support.
e. Establishes and monitors performance improvement plans (PIPS) for success, as established for faculty (e.g., those not achieving successful course evaluation scores) and staff within prevue.  
f.  Prepares and works with the Dean, Associate Dean for Research, and Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration, in planning and overseeing the programs budget; tracks the finances of PhD education and makes recommendations based on projected needs and activities; seeks program funding and student program financial support; oversees award of “seed” monies for student research and special projects.
g.  Makes recommendations for on-going faculty contracts, renewals, ensures contract needs are submitted before each semester with needs and cost.
h. Represents the PhD program at university, national, and international events to enhance visibility, build partnerships, and promote the PhD Program’s reputation as a center of nursing science excellence.
i.  Supports educational grant opportunities that support the PhD program and/or students enrolled in the PhD program.

2.    Program Administration:
a.    Collects, monitors, and analyzes evaluative PhD program data to inform program/curriculum improvements and prepares annual reports. 
b.    Serves on the PhD Program Curriculum Committee, guiding faculty to plan, implement, and refine the program and policies.
c.    Reviews and updates all marketing publications, website, and handbooks.
d.    Facilitates the review and approval process of all external dissertation committee members as outlined in PhD Guidelines.
e.    Supports the PhD Learning Intensives Coordinator in planning, implementing, and evaluating the student learning intensive experiences.
f.    Facilitates the development of curricula maps that track content, processes and outcomes of the PhD program of study.

3.    PhD Student Development:
a.    Promotes socialization of students into the role of a Scholar.
b.    Facilitates a robust mentoring environment for students, including facilitating the mentor-mentee match, integrating students into research teams, and collaborating with faculty to create opportunities to enhance students’ skills in publication, presentation, and research methodologies.
c.    Monitors student progression through the PhD program.
d.    Facilitates submission of applications and nominations for student awards.
e.    Directs, assists, and resolves problems encountered by faculty members and students related to the PhD program teaching and/or mentoring/advising.
f.    Serves as first-line academic advisor, including conferences with students and counseling related to academic achievement and career planning.
g.    Reviews with the Graduate Program Coordinator and the Director of Student Services student program exit surveys to inform necessary program revisions. 

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

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