Reporting Relationship:  Vice President for Academic Affairs

Summary Description: The Dean of Nursing is responsible for the judicious growth planning, implementation, coordination, supervision, and evaluation of all instruction and related program management activities in the Division of Nursing (DON). The DON currently houses a Christ-centered, traditional, upper division BSN Degree program that is grounded in the liberal arts and educates diverse students with aspirations for professional nursing practice. This position reports to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Accepting applications until January 20th, 2025.

Primary Job Duties:

• Understand, embrace, and promote the mission, values, and core themes of Warner Pacific University.
• Demonstrate a commitment to a Christ-centered liberal arts education by upholding the mission of the university and abiding by the Employment Standards and Lifestyle Agreement. Warner Pacific is affiliated with the Church of God (Anderson, Indiana).
• Contribute to the support and implementation of the Strategic Plan of Warner Pacific University.
• Support and adhere to Warner Pacific University policies and procedures.
• Exhibit commitment to inclusiveness, sensitivity, and accessibility in areas of national origin, ethnicity, culture, gender, and disabilities.
• Ensure ongoing program compliance with all Oregon State Board of Nursing approval rules and CCNE accreditation standards.
• Lead and collaborate with faculty in curriculum revision per AACN’s Essentials and ongoing evaluation in accordance with University governance, the Oregon State Board of Nursing, and the CCNE.
• Participate in recruitment, selection, and ongoing development of program faculty and support staff.
• Recommend nursing faculty members for appointment, promotion, and retention.
• Oversee the work of the DON Program Manager for assigned roles, especially to ensure acquisition and evaluation of appropriate clinical placement sites to meet program outcomes.
• Demonstrate effective management of the program’s fiscal and physical resources including program budget development, delegation of projects to support staff, resolution of grievances and appeals, and investigation of approaches that promote all to flourish under intentional leadership.
• Participate in the selection of qualified applicants for admission to the program within the OSBN’s cohort caps
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills and proficiency in use of technology.
• Demonstrate leadership skills evidenced by involvement with professional associations and organizations.
• Support and maintain institutional relationships with external accrediting and regulatory agencies.
• Support and maintain institutional relationships with local, state, and national professional nursing organizations.
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively, both independently and collaboratively, with all members of the university community and outside constituents.
• Perform robust evaluation and assessment measures by required deadlines to ensure program effectiveness evidenced by educational outcomes.
• Maintain teaching and advising workload per Faculty Handbook.
• Be present in the office on a daily basis unless arrangements are made with the employee’s direct supervisor.
• Participate in Warner Pacific University professional development opportunities.
• Perform other duties as negotiated.

Physical Demands – Work Environment: 
The position is located in a typical office environment. Professional/business casual attire is required.

Warner Pacific University’s Mission: Warner Pacific is a Christ-centered, urban, diverse, minority-serving, Hispanic-serving, liberal arts University dedicated to providing students from diverse backgrounds with an education that prepares them to engage actively in a constantly changing world. Our hiring practices reflect our missional commitment to being a Christ-centered institution.

Warner Pacific University’s Commitment to Diversity: Warner Pacific University is committed to hiring staff and faculty with an intentionality that demonstrates the importance of having an employee community that reflects the racial and ethnic diversity of the students we serve. In the fall of 2024, more than 57% of our traditional students were racially or ethnically diverse. Persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Employee Agreement:
Mission-based hiring is of critical importance to Warner Pacific University. Employees are expected to demonstrate and articulate a vital Christian faith and to live in a manner consistent with a Christ-centered lifestyle as informed by the Scriptures of the New Testament.
 
Warner Pacific’s students, faculty and staff are expected to foster an environment of mutual respect and accountability, to care for the personal dignity of others and to exercise integrity in their conduct and communication. The University environment is expected to be free from discrimination and harassment (including bullying). When an individual’s behavior has direct implications for others and/or the well-being of the University community, there may be cause for institutional involvement, regardless of where the situation occurs.
 
Warner Pacific University desires to provide a safe and healthy environment for staff, faculty, students, visitors and guests. Therefore, smoking is not permitted on University property, in its vehicles, or at any University sponsored event. The use of illegal drugs or non-prescribed controlled substances is strictly prohibited. Use of alcoholic beverages or tobacco products is strictly prohibited on Warner Pacific University campuses.
 
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Warner Pacific provides equal opportunity for employment and advancement for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status and any other status protected by laws and regulations to which Warner Pacific is subject.  All employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, compensation, benefits, transfers, and terminations are made in a manner that does not discriminate against individuals in the categories discussed above.  Because Warner Pacific is a Christian liberal arts University, the University exercises its legal right to hire Christian employees to fulfill its mission and purpose.

In order to be considered an applicant for this position, please complete our online employment application at https://warnerpacific.catsone.com/careers/1611-General Click “Apply Now” to complete the online application, and submit the following:
Application, Cover Letter and Resume

** NOTE: All job offers are contingent upon successfully passing a background check and completing all required paperwork.