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Associate Dean for the Prelicensure BSN Degree Program
Portland, OR · EducationSummary Description: The Associate Dean position refers to a registered nurse who, as a member of the nursing faculty, is responsible for broad implementation of the Prelicensure BSN Degree Program, including curriculum, policies, student advising, and evaluation, as well as mentoring and collaborating with nurse educator associates, clinical teaching associates, and clinical rotation learning sites.
Essential Functions:
The Associate Dean will hold the core competencies described within the scope of practice of an academic nurse educator (National League for Nursing, 2012):
The Associate Dean recognizes that his or her role is multidimensional and that an ongoing commitment to develop and maintain competence in the role is essential.
Competency VII: Engage in Scholarship
The Associate Dean recognizes scholarship as a core component of the faculty role, affirming that teaching is itself a scholarly pursuit. The Associate Dean actively engages in and promotes collaborative scholarship through supporting research, evidence-based practice, and innovation, both within and outside the institution.
Competency VIII: Function within the Educational Environment
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
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 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 an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks a diverse workforce of committed Christians from all racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. 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. Persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
Employment and Lifestyle Standards:
Warner Pacific is a Christ-centered urban liberal arts University dedicated to providing students from diverse backgrounds an education that prepares them to engage actively in a constantly changing world. The University was founded in 1937 by the Church of God (Anderson, Indiana). Central to Warner Pacific’s identity as a Christ-centered higher education institution is the policy of hiring persons whose personal and professional lives reflect:
1. A belief in the deity of and commitment to Jesus Christ and the Christian faith, as interpreted through the historic witness of Scripture and the continuing ministry of the Holy Spirit.
2. The practice of following Christ through day-to-day personal lifestyle choices.
3. A vitality of Christian experience maturing in insight and application and appreciative of differing viewpoints.
4. A commitment to life-long learning and service through personal and professional development.
5. For teaching faculty, the expression of artful teaching, based on mastery of relevant subject matter and in an environment of purposeful and rigorous inquiry amongst a community of scholars who support one another.
6. A capability, by temperament, preparation, and will, to support students as they confront the intellectual, social, physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges of their lives.
7. A sensitivity to and support for the mission, core themes, vision, values, ethos and traditions of the Warner Pacific University community.
8. A commitment to teaching and serving in harmony with the doctrines of the Holy Bible.
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:
Essential Functions:
The Associate Dean will hold the core competencies described within the scope of practice of an academic nurse educator (National League for Nursing, 2012):
Competency I: Facilitate Learning
- The Associate Dean is responsible for creating an environment in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings that facilitates student learning and the achievement of desired cognitive, affective, and psychomotor outcomes.
- The Associate Dean recognizes his or her responsibility for helping students develop as nurses and integrate the values and behaviors expected of those who fulfill that role. The Associate Dean serves as the advisor for students in the Nursing Major.
- The Associate Dean uses a variety of assessment and evaluation strategies to measure student learning outcomes across classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings, ensuring alignment with the AACN 2021 Essentials and QSEN competencies. The Associate Dean also contributes to institutional assessment efforts by serving on WPU’s Assessment Committee and guiding the Department of Nursing’s evaluation processes, including application admission reviews, interviews, and the use of standardized assessment tools.
- The Associate Dean participates in the development of program outcomes and the design of nursing curricula that integrate the AACN 2021 Essentials and QSEN competencies, ensuring alignment with current healthcare trends and preparing prelicensure BSN graduates to deliver safe, high-quality, and patient-centered care in diverse healthcare settings.
- The Associate Dean functions as a change agent and leader to help advance nursing education and practice to meet evolving healthcare needs. Responsibilities include assisting with efforts to secure and maintain CCNE accreditation and ensuring compliance with standards set by the OSBN, the Council of Higher Education, and other regulatory bodies. The Associate Dean supports integration of the AACN 2021 Essentials curriculum and QSEN competencies into academic programs to promote excellence and innovation in nursing education.
The Associate Dean recognizes that his or her role is multidimensional and that an ongoing commitment to develop and maintain competence in the role is essential.
Competency VII: Engage in Scholarship
The Associate Dean recognizes scholarship as a core component of the faculty role, affirming that teaching is itself a scholarly pursuit. The Associate Dean actively engages in and promotes collaborative scholarship through supporting research, evidence-based practice, and innovation, both within and outside the institution.
Competency VIII: Function within the Educational Environment
- The Associate Dean is knowledgeable about the educational environment within which he or she practices and recognizes how political, institutional, social, and economic forces affect his or her role.
- Collaborate with the Dean of Nursing to develop policies and procedures that facilitate judicious growth of the Prelicensure BSN Degree Program. Currently, N=113 in four cohorts.
- Teach within areas of expertise and pursue ongoing development to support instruction in additional nursing subjects.
- Collaborate with the Dean of Nursing to contribute to the development and revision of departmental handbooks for prelicensure BSN students, nursing faculty, and the broader student body.
- Develop and refine courses as outlined in the Prelicensure BSN Curriculum Plan.
- Participate in accreditation activities required by the CCNE and the OSBN, ensuring integration of QSEN competencies, AACN 2021standards, and Board of Nursing regulations.
- Adheres to equal opportunity employment
- Serve as a point of contact if the dean is unavailable.
- Oversees the professional performance of the Simulation Coordinator to ensure effective management of simulation resources and support for nursing education.
- Manages escalated concerns from students or instructors in clinical and classroom environments, notifying the Dean of the School of Nursing, and Warner Pacific University administration as needed.
- Provide academic advising and support to students within the prelicensure BSN Nursing program.
- Foster and support collaborative relationships with external stakeholders and clinical partners.
- Work collegially with administrators, faculty, staff, and students.
- Understand and promote the mission, vision, values, and core themes of Warner Pacific University.
- Exhibit excellent communication skills in all interactions with administrators, faculty, staff, and students.
- Participate in professional development opportunities provided by Warner Pacific University.
- Adhere to University policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate commitment to a Christian liberal arts education and professional program of Nursing by upholding the mission of the University and abiding by the Employment Standards and Lifestyle Agreement.
- Demonstrate commitment to equal opportunity employment.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate degree in nursing (MS or MSN) required.
- Five years of experience in nursing higher education required. Clinical and/or Didactic
- Maintenance of unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Oregon. Exception on an individual basis with approval of the Dean of Nursing.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD or DNP Degree in Nursing is preferred for leadership roles of the Associate Dean.
- Depth and breadth of professional experience in the field, to include approval and accreditation processes of a Prelicensure BSN Degree Program, independent oversight of skills and simulation laboratories, and in-depth knowledge of healthcare delivery.
- College teaching experience in a nursing curriculum.
- Experience working with diverse populations.
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 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 an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks a diverse workforce of committed Christians from all racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. 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. Persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
Employment and Lifestyle Standards:
Warner Pacific is a Christ-centered urban liberal arts University dedicated to providing students from diverse backgrounds an education that prepares them to engage actively in a constantly changing world. The University was founded in 1937 by the Church of God (Anderson, Indiana). Central to Warner Pacific’s identity as a Christ-centered higher education institution is the policy of hiring persons whose personal and professional lives reflect:
1. A belief in the deity of and commitment to Jesus Christ and the Christian faith, as interpreted through the historic witness of Scripture and the continuing ministry of the Holy Spirit.
2. The practice of following Christ through day-to-day personal lifestyle choices.
3. A vitality of Christian experience maturing in insight and application and appreciative of differing viewpoints.
4. A commitment to life-long learning and service through personal and professional development.
5. For teaching faculty, the expression of artful teaching, based on mastery of relevant subject matter and in an environment of purposeful and rigorous inquiry amongst a community of scholars who support one another.
6. A capability, by temperament, preparation, and will, to support students as they confront the intellectual, social, physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges of their lives.
7. A sensitivity to and support for the mission, core themes, vision, values, ethos and traditions of the Warner Pacific University community.
8. A commitment to teaching and serving in harmony with the doctrines of the Holy Bible.
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
- Resume