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University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: College of Nursing, Office of Academic Programs

Job Title: Sr. Assistant Dean of Academic Operations (Administrative Faculty Appointment); IRC-Instructional or Tenure Eligible Faculty Appointment (Open Rank-Associate Professor/Professor)

Position #: 00706987 (faculty appointment) and 00634141 (faculty administrative appointment)

Requisition #: 39462

Job Summary:

The CU College of Nursing is seeking a strong faculty leader to serve as the Sr. Assistant Dean of Academic Operations. The ideal candidate would be qualified to hold a faculty appointment with Tenure or within the IRC-Instructional Series at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor with dedicated release time to serve as the Sr. Assistant Dean of Academic Operations (an administrative faculty appointment). Service and scholarship to the university and the college are expected of all faculty members. Also, faculty rank will depend on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and scholarship.

The Sr. Assistant Dean of Academic Operations is responsible for the integration of technological systems within the College of Nursing's Office of Academic Programs (OAP). The Sr. Assistant Dean is accountable for leading a team responsible for academic workflow processes that support the strategic initiatives of the College's Office of Academic Programs (OAP), including Instructional Design and will collaborate on related workflows with other teams in OAP and in the college.

The Sr. Assistant Dean of Academic Operations reports to the Associate Dean for Academic Programs and will collaborate with other leaders in the college, including Assistant Deans, Specialty Directors, Division Chairs, as well as campus & university leadership as appropriate. This position's primary work location is the Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, and will also have teaching responsibilities as needed on the Legacy Campus, in Lone Tree, Colorado.

Examples of Work Performed

         Demonstrates a command of student-centered, educational pedagogies, including those associated with superior web-based/online learning strategies that enhance learning outcomes.

         Oversees use of TAMs, InPlace, and other systems to improve workflow and efficiencies in operations to provide key information necessary to meet strategic objectives.

Supports a collaborative team effort to assure compliance with accreditation, certification, and regulatory requirements.

         Develops and monitors metrics for evaluating the efficacy and efficiency of designated curricula, programs, and clinical experiences; recommends and implements revisions as needed.

         Develops and monitors metrics for evaluation of student outcomes.

         Collaborates with the Associate Dean of Academic Programs, Assistant Deans and Division Chairs in planning of course schedules and faculty workload assignments.

         Serves as Ex-Officio member on designated faculty committees.

         Prepares OAP related reports and provides OAP specific data as needed for other unit's reports in accordance with internal and external requirements.

         Participates in teaching within the College of Nursing, serving as a role model for professional and educational excellence.

         Define the goals, objectives, and deliverables/outcomes for process improvement to ensure efficient operations for Academic Programs within the College of Nursing; communicate as needed with stakeholders on project progression, resource allocations as well as communicating delays, barriers, or other difficulties related to Academic Programs.

         Utilizes TAMS (course assignment software) to ensure the accuracy of teaching assignments, and workload reporting, based on the workload expectations.

         Organize the use of information technology and corresponding data bases to streamline the work of the Academic Programs unit within the College.

         In collaboration with the Associate Dean of Academics, provides oversight and direction for staff professional positions and collaborates with the CU Nursing Human Resources Team on personnel related functions within the Office of Academic Programs.

         Provides direct supervision of multiple staff positions, including the Undergraduate Program Manager, the Graduate Program Manager, Instructional Design Specialists, OAP Systems Support Specialist, and the Compliance Specialist in accordance with University and College human resources policies, procedures, and guidelines.

         Engages in other activities and responsibilities as delegated by the Associate Dean of Academic Programs.

This description is a summary only and describes the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business need. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Work Location:

Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Why Join Us:

CU Nursing is an amazing place to be. We have the distinct advantage of being a part of a huge medical campus with three incredible hospitals - the VA, the nationally ranked University of Colorado Hospital, and the Children's Hospital Colorado where our nursing students and faculty learn every day. From our beginning 125 years ago as part of the School of Medicine at CU Boulder to our current home at the Anschutz Medical Campus, the college has been a recognized leader in nursing education (ranked #10 in online MS graduate programs by U.S. News & World Report 2023). Our faculty, students and staff have been instrumental in shaping the profession of nursing and teaching the next generation of nurses while treating patients in our own nurse-led clinics. Be a part of an innovative, dynamic, diverse, and exciting workplace -- helping make great things happen.  Join us in our quest to boldly transform health together.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

         Medical: Multiple plan options

         Dental: Multiple plan options

         Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision

         Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay

         Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage of time)

         Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)

         Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)

         Holiday Days: 11/year

         Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses

• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Full list of qualifications below

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1.    A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2.    Curriculum vitae / Resume

3.    Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: College of Nursing Human Resources at CON.HR@ucdenver.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by May 20th, 2026. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as:

Associate Teaching Professor - $115,000 to $130,000 annually at 1.0 FTE

Teaching Professor - $130,000 to $150,000 annually at 1.0 FTE

Associate Professor (Tenure Eligible) - $120,000 to $140,000 annually at 1.0 FTE

Professor (Tenure Eligible) - $140,000 to $170,000 annually at 1.0 FTE

The initial workload for this faculty administrative role can be configured to best support the finalist's and college's needs, negotiable between the hiring authority and finalist

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.

Minimum Qualifications:

Faculty rank is determined at the end of the interview process based on a comprehensive review of candidate qualifications and experience compared to established College of Nursing faculty criteria.

This is an open rank faculty appointment and could be categorized as Associate Teaching Professor, Teaching Professor, Associate Professor (Tenure Eligible), or Professor (Tenure Eligible) based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Associate Teaching Professor:

         A bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school/college.

o   Substitution: A direct-entry master's degree in nursing from an accredited institution of higher education.

         An earned doctorate in an appropriate field of science, nursing, social science, education, or related area from an accredited institution of higher education and in accordance with Board of Nursing requirements.

• A record of demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, collegial collaboration, and commitment to a program of scholarship to qualify for the rank of Associate Teaching Professor in the Instructional Series: Teaching Professor Track.

o   Minimum qualifications for appointment at the rank of Associate Teaching Professor include recognition as an expert teacher and sustained commitment to a program of scholarship.

• Experience serving in an administrative faculty appointment related to academics.
• Experience in curriculum development.
• Experience in teaching and mentoring students, ideally including students with diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Eligible to obtain an unencumbered RN license in Colorado.

Teaching Professor:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school/college.

o   Substitution: A direct-entry master's degree in nursing from an accredited institution of higher education.

• An earned doctorate in an appropriate field of science, nursing, social science, education, or related area from an accredited institution of higher education and in accordance with Board of Nursing requirements.
• A record of demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, collegial collaboration, and commitment to a program of scholarship to qualify for the rank of Teaching Professor in the Instructional Series: Teaching Professor Track.

o   Minimum qualifications for appointment at the rank of Teaching Professor include recognition as a master teacher, sustained leadership in teaching, expertise in curriculum development and teaching innovations, and a sustained commitment to peer reviewed scholarly work.

• Experience serving in an administrative faculty appointment related to academics.
• Experience in curriculum development.
• Experience in teaching and mentoring students, ideally including students with diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Eligible to obtain an unencumbered RN license in Colorado.

Associate Professor (Tenure Eligible):

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited nursing school/college.

o   Substitution: A direct-entry master's degree in nursing from an accredited institution of hig...