Nursing, Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs Operations

Position Summary

The Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs Operations is the leader responsible for overseeing clinical placement, simulation, and staff nurse educators at the College of Nursing (CON). The position reports directly to the Associate Dean of Community and Clinical Affairs and is expected to perform with a high level of responsibility and independence. This is a leadership position, which includes an active role with the Dean's Administrative Leadership group;

commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, interprofessional and community engagement. This person will provide a vital role in the development of nursing students in clinical programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, as well as facilitate a culture of effective mentorship. The incumbent is expected to engage in teaching, maintain an active program of scholarship, and service with a consistent record of funding support appropriate for faculty at either the rank of Associate Professor or Professor (clinician educator or tenure track).

This individual will work collaboratively with administration across the CON faculty, staff, and students to ensure all students have a productive clinical experience including simulation. They will be responsible for recruiting appropriate clinical placement sites, ensuring all appropriate agreements are in place and agency requirements are met for students' rotations within and external to the University of New Mexico. This includes negotiating agreements with agencies throughout the United States and occasionally overseas, ensuring student compliance to meet state, school, and clinical site requirements.

The selected applicant must maintain a primary residence in the Albuquerque area (including surrounding communities such as Rio Rancho, Los Lunas, Belen, Edgewood, and Santa Fe) and be able to reliably commute to the College of Nursing in Albuquerque.

• Collaborate with the respective assistant deans and faculty regarding clinical placements
• Manage and maintain affiliation agreements/contracts with clinical sites and hospitals
• Manage relationships with clinical partners from affiliate hospitals, clinics and health network responsible for teaching nursing students
• Identify opportunities to increase the CON's clinical partnerships (predominantly in the southwest) by enhancing and expanding the number and types of placements through outreach and marketing activities
• Oversee clinical placement data and accrediting bodies reports
• Promote scholarly activity in clinical education and simulation
• Be responsible for all aspects of the nursing simulation centers
• Manage and evaluate Clinical Affairs staff including clinical partnerships, simulation, and staff nurse educators
• Provide coaching and mentoring to enhance the internal capabilities of the team
• Travel locally, statewide, and nationally as required
• Support the development and coordination of workshops, seminars, and other programs that benefit community clinical partners
• Facilitate an environment that supports student, staff, and faculty diversity, equity, and inclusion

The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

• A PhD, DNP or related doctorate
• Must be eligible for rank of Assistant Professor or higher
• Must be eligible for nursing licensure in New Mexico
• Leadership experience in clinical nursing education

• A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities
• Eligible for rank of Associate Professor or Professor

• Securing and maintaining clinical partner relationships
• Generating, maintaining, and managing clinical contracts
• Managing and supervising a team
• Planning and development of simulation
• Relevant nursing certification (e.g., CNE, CNE-CL, CHSE)

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.