Assoc Dean For Access, Belonging And Community Engagement- Professional Track

Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number FAC00113PO24 Advertised Title Assoc Dean for Access, Belonging and Community Engagement- Professional Track Campus Columbia College/Division College of Nursing Department CON College of Nursing Advertised Salary Range Salary commensurate with qualifications. Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Basis 12 months Work County Richland Tenure Information Professional Track Job Search Category Faculty

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From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

The Associate Dean for Access, Belonging and Community Engagement (ABC) is a 50% administrative appointment in the College of Nursing who reports directly to the Dean. The Associate Dean will work collaboratively with the Dean, Associate Deans for Academics and Research, Department Chairs, faculty, staff, and students. Specifically, the Associate Dean will promote an academically enriching and culturally supportive environment so that all individuals at the College of Nursing can thrive and succeed.

• Create a vision and comprehensive strategic plan to enhance access, belonging, and community engagement for students, faculty, and staff within the college in concert with the College's strategic plan and all aspects of our mission - teaching, research, practice/service.

• Develop and implement evidence-based initiatives to enhance the recruitment, retention and success of faculty, staff, and students with emphasis on underrepresented groups in the field of nursing.

• Develop and sustain diversity, inclusive excellence, belonging, and engagement initiatives such as faculty and staff training in inclusive pedagogies and the exploration of ways to broaden the inclusion of diverse voices in the curriculum and clinical training for nurses.

• Oversee and evaluate the CON PASS program, which encompasses academic support for historically marginalized students.

• Serve and participate in the USC Council of Diversity Officers (CADO) and work closely with the University's Vice President of the Office of Access and Opportunity on these and other endeavors.

• Oversee the ABC administrative staff for the College and the Carolina's Care Cupboard.

• Work with the ABC committee and CON leadership in identifying meaningful metrics to track progress toward the goal of achieving a more inclusive culture within the CON.

• Other related duties, as assigned, that promote a culture of inclusive excellence and sense of belonging in the CON.

• Disseminate best practices through scholarly works (publications, presentations) on creating and sustaining inclusive environments.

• Serve as an exemplary role model and supportive team member of the Dean's senior leadership group with all stakeholders, including university officials, CON Executive Advisory Council, CON alumni, faculty, students, and staff.

Recruitment for this position is in the Tenured Track or Professional Track.

Required Education and Experience

• Holds an earned doctorate in nursing (PhD or DNP).

• Eligible for licensure in South Carolina.

• Experience implementing and evaluating inclusive excellence initiatives within an academic setting.

• Meets rank for Associate Professor or Professor for either Tenure Track or Professional Track.

• Demonstrated leadership, innovation, and collaboration are highly anticipated characteristics of the Associate Dean of Access Belonging and Community Engagement (ABC).

Preferred Qualifications

None

Posting Detail Information

Desired Start Date 08/16/2024 Job Open Date 06/21/2024 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

Recruitment for this position is in the Tenured Track/ Tenured or Professional Track.

To apply to the Tenured Track posting, please visit the link below:

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/170299

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/170205 EEO Statement

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Applicant Documents

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