Posted: 03-Jul-25
Location: Azusa, California
Type: Full-time
Salary: Unpaid
Internal Number: F461_1751384430
Position Title: Associate Dean and Faculty
Position Tracking Number: F461
School/College: College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Department: Division of Graduate Programs, School of Nursing
Location: Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County
About APU:
Azusa Pacific University is a comprehensive Christian university located 26 miles northeast of Los Angeles, California. As a leading Christian university in California, Azusa Pacific University grounds rigorous academics on a solid spiritual foundation. With an intentional focus on scholarship, faith integration, diversity, and internationalization, APU provides high-quality academic programs within a tight-knit community of disciples and scholars. APU is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as an R2 Doctoral University, recognizing APU's high level of research activity. A leader in the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, APU is committed to excellence in higher education. Offering more than 100 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs on campus, online, and at seven regional locations across Southern California, APU continues to be recognized annually as one of America's Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report.
About the School of Nursing:
The Azusa Pacific College of Nursing and Health Sciences encompasses a full spectrum of undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare nursing scholars for a lifetime of intellectual inquiry. With an APU nursing degree, graduates enter the healthcare field with a solid foundation in research, theory, clinical skills, and hands-on community service, setting them apart as leaders in their profession qualified to change the face of healthcare delivery. The school offers bachelor's, master's, doctoral degrees, and post-masters credentials. Within each degree are personalized programs such as BSN, LVN to BSN, RN to BSN, Entry-level Master's (ELM), Master of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice, and PhD in Nursing.
Description
The School of Nursing invites applications for a full-time associate dean and faculty position. Successful candidates will offer the following:
- A commitment to excellence in teaching and research.
- Awareness of healthcare dynamics and changing nursing roles.
- Administrative/Leadership skills appropriate to leading nursing education programs.
- Ability to develop and evaluate new and existing programs.
- Willingness to engage in the recruitment of faculty and students.
- Active engagement in Curriculum and Program development.
- Desire and ability to maintain an active research program and scholarly activities.
- Enthusiastic mentoring of faculty.
- Participate in faculty and program governance.
- Ability to manage budgets.
- Generate creative ways of teaching and supporting learners.
Specialization
- Clinical Specialization in Advanced Practice, Board Certified.
Responsibilities
- Integrates a Christian worldview into the disciplines of nursing and teaching.
- The Associate Dean of Nursing reports directly to the Dean and will be primarily responsible for providing support for graduate programs and fostering expanded opportunities for faculty scholarship and research.
- Collaborate with the Dean, other Associate Deans, Department Chairs, and other university officials to develop, implement, and oversee graduate programs and provide creative leadership for growth and innovation in faculty scholarship and research.
- Support faculty in securing external funding for scholarship and research activities and will promote collaborative internal and external partnerships.
- Work closely with other university officials to facilitate the successful preparation and submission of curriculum and accreditation.
- Work closely with the Dean, other Associate Deans, Department Chairs, and graduate Program Directors on matters related to program assessment, faculty and student recruitment and development, and program marketing and/or promotion.
- Provide leadership for the academic programs, program evaluation and accreditation activities, and student recruitment and retention.
- This position is responsible for the preparation and administration of the department budgets and for making appropriate recommendations to the Dean regarding personnel needs.
- May be needed to work at alternative Regional Campuses or Sites.
Level
- Professor or Associate Professor.
Qualifications
- Evidence of a vibrant Christian faith.
- Terminal degree required.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, and the community both within and across disciplines.
- Demonstrated administrative, analytical, and leadership skills.
- Experience with resource management including human resources and finances.
- Ability to encourage student-centered research, scholarship, and innovative projects.
- Represent the School of Nursing at university, department, and community meetings.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and to adjust to dynamic circumstances on an as-needed basis.
- Ability to maintain an active research agenda.
Experience
- A minimum of five years of teaching experience in higher education and demonstrated success in administrative work.
- Evidence of leadership accomplishments such as developing, launching, and/or leading successful academic programs.
- Preferred: Experience in a Christian university setting demonstrating ability to integrate Christian values in all aspects.
Workload: Full-time
Hire Date: Open until filled.
Mental Demands
- Ability to integrate Christian values in all aspects.
- Ability to engage in critical thinking and exercise independent judgment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage confidential information.
- Ability to collaborate with other faculty and staff and maintain collegial relations.
- Self-starter, with the ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.
Compensation
- $68,640 to $125,460 is the annual salary for this role and reflects what Azusa Pacific University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition to compensation, APU offers a competitive benefits package.
- Compensation will be based on experience, rank, and qualifications.
Additional Information
Candidates must align with Azusa Pacific University's Christian identity. Faculty members are expected to sign a Statement of Faith (available at http://www.apu.edu/about/believe), to adhere to the policies outlined in the Faculty Handbook, and to integrate the Christian faith in teaching and scholarship.
Azusa Pacific University is a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation.
Please click the links to learn more about 'what we believe', our 'mission statement', and our 'statement of faith'. You can learn more about APU by watching the stories of faculty, staff, and alumni as they carry out our mission here: http://www.apu.edu/stories/.
Azusa Pacific University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Azusa Pacific University conducts background checks on all final candidates.
Application Procedure
To apply, visit http://www.apu.edu/cp/employment/. Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled.