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.
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 el***************@cu***.edu, (617) 979-3516, 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 02109-3921, (617) 289-0111.
Application Instructions:
Please apply online at https://www.curry.edu/about-us/community-resources/employment/job-opportunities 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.
Curry College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in every aspect of its operations. The College values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds.