Assistant Professor Assistant Director-ELM

Charles R. Drew University•Los Angeles, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science is a community-focused university in the Watts-Willowbrook area of south Los Angeles, founded to address inadequate medical care and provide equitable medical education opportunities. The Assistant Director of ELM reports to the Pre-Licensure Program Director of the Mervyn M. Dymally College of Nursing (MMDCON). The position provides leadership in the College’s daily operations and assists with strategic planning, curriculum development, faculty mentoring, and teaching selected undergraduate and/or graduate courses. In the Pre-Licensure Program Director’s absence, the Assistant Director is responsible for academic and curricular matters and supervises College of Nursing faculty and staff. The role includes student advisement and support, monitoring program outcomes, oversight of clinical placements, faculty orientation and compliance documentation, and coordination with accreditation and regulatory bodies. The Assistant Director maintains an assigned teaching load, participates in research and scholarly writing, serves on committees, mentors junior faculty, and contributes to recruitment and external relations. The position is on site unless specific authorization is granted by a manager. The employee must comply with current university COVID-19 requirements.

Requirements

Master’s degree in nursing and a doctorate in a related field, with coursework in nursing, education, or administration.
Current Registered Nurse license in California.
Two years of teaching experience in pre-licensure or post-licensure nursing programs.
One year of experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care.
Knowledge of nursing educational program administration.
Knowledge of nursing principles and practices, including guidelines established by the Board of Registered Nursing.
Knowledge of curriculum development, nursing instruction, and clinical practice.
Knowledge of current developments, trends, and complexities in nursing and the healthcare industry, as well as health-related education in a global economy.
Ability to recruit for and market an education program and develop a strategic plan.
Demonstrated commitment to serving underserved communities and leadership in teaching, research, and public service.
Willingness to take on extracurricular responsibilities for the department, College, and University.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with a diverse community.
Ability to formulate and implement a clear vision for the College of Nursing while providing leadership and direction to faculty, staff, and students.
A Board staff-approved form must be on file in the program and with the Board approving all teaching functions performed in the program.

Responsibilities

Assume the duties of the Pre-Licensure Program Director in that person's absence.
Maintain confidential student files and records in accordance with FERPA.
Respond to student concerns and refer students to appropriate resources, including counseling services.
Ensure processes track, monitor, and record student completion and program outcomes.
Work with Elsevier, NCLEX Success monitors, and NCLEX scores to develop, implement, and communicate corrective action plans when outcomes do not meet institutional goals.
Provide leadership support to the Office of the Dean.
Supervise assigned professional and administrative staff.
Promote collaboration and communication within and between departments.
Recommend resources and advise on short- and long-range planning for the College and its programs.
Assist with student advisement, monitoring student progress, and student discipline matters.
Oversee clinical coordinators’ arrangements for clinical placements and visit new clinical agencies as needed.
Assist the Pre-Licensure Program Director with Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) forms for site approval visits.
Assist the Pre-Licensure Program Director with Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) forms for site approval visits.
Evaluate clinical placement sites.
Monitor students, faculty, and the program for compliance with regulatory and accreditation agencies.
Orient nursing faculty and ensure faculty files are current regarding RN licensure, CPR, malpractice, and health documentation.
Promote positive relationships with clinical agency personnel and campus departments.
Attend professional and community meetings as assigned.
Maintain an assigned teaching load and participate in research and scholarly writing.
Serve on Nursing Program and College committees as assigned.
Mentor junior-level faculty as assigned and consult with the curriculum committee on curriculum development and modifications.
Assist with student, staff, and faculty recruitment; serve on University committees; and promote external relations with professional organizations.
Perform other related duties and special projects as requested by the Dean.
Supervise faculty and administrative support staff, including assigning and scheduling work, monitoring workloads, counseling and coaching, evaluating performance, providing on-the-job training, reviewing work and student opinion surveys, hiring, determining salary actions, disciplining or terminating, and promoting or demoting employees.