ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR ACADEMICS
The West Virginia University School of Nursing in Morgantown, WV is seeking an accomplished
Associate Dean for Academics to lead and administer the development, implementation and
evaluation of outstanding academic nursing programs. Programs in the School of Nursing are
located on multiple campuses including Morgantown, Charleston and Montgomery, WV.
To be considered, the candidate must have a doctoral degree in nursing or a doctorate in
education with a master’s in nursing, including experience in nursing curriculum development,
implementation, and evaluation processes. The successful candidate will demonstrate
organizational skills, effective interpersonal skills including the ability to lead others and
communicate a vision. The ideal candidate must have effective negotiation as well as excellent
writing skills and must have knowledge of nursing accreditation and state boards of nursing. She
or he will demonstrate leadership in clinical and classroom settings and must have a minimum of
eight years as a full time faculty member in a school or college of nursing. The candidate must be
qualified for appointment at the associate or full professor rank with consideration for tenure. The
position is a full time, 12-month appointment. Rank and salary commensurate with experience
and qualifications.
Major responsibilities include:
Assume a leadership role in academic programs and committee responsibilities.
Oversee academic policies for the School of Nursing
Promote and advance the nursing profession locally, nationally, or internationally.
Oversee the recruitment and retention of qualified students to all academic programs.
Oversee academic advisement and student progression
Develop and maintain clinical contracts
Coordinate course schedules with department chairs
Supervise all program directors (BSN, MSN/ DNP, PhD), Director of Evaluation, Director of
Nursing Clinical Simulation, Coordinator of Honors Program, Coordinator of International
Programs, Academic Counseling Coordinator.
 Monitor admission, progression and graduation policies.
 Oversee Office of Student Services
 Lead and oversee operations that support the programs of instruction
 Serve as a role model for innovation, collaboration, and consensus-building
 Lead and manage accreditation and regulatory requirements of academic programs.
 Create academic reports such as for: accreditation, the state board of nursing, and board of
trustees
 Represent the school of nursing on university committees and task forces related to academic
issues
 Address student concerns regarding curriculum
 Provide for faculty development in the area of curriculum, assessment, and pedagogy
 Provide educational consultation to faculty regarding the development of courses
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Collaborate with Department Chairs
Assist in the recruitment and retention of faculty
Seek funding opportunities for academic programs
Represent the School of Nursing on University and Health Sciences Center academic
committees where most beneficial to the School.
Completion of other duties as assigned by the Dean
ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF NURSING
Nursing Program Accreditation
The School received a full 10-year, accreditation from CCNE for the baccalaureate and
masters' programs in April, 1999. In April 2009, the School received another full 10-year reaccreditation for the baccalaureate and masters' programs, with all standards met and no areas of
concern. This accreditation also applies to the WVU School of Nursing programs offered at the
Charleston Division, and at West Virginia Institute of Technology. West Virginia University
School of Nursing was also in the initial accreditation cycle for the new Doctor of Nursing Practice
Program, receiving a full 5-year accreditation with all standards met and no areas of concern. In
2014, the School received another full 10-year re-accreditation for the DNP program, with all
standards met and no areas of concern. Our Morgantown BSN NCLEX pass rate for 2014 is 100%
and our FNP certification pass rate is 94%. At the West Virginia University School of Nursing,
we are committed to the values of Integrity, Excellence, and Inclusiveness.
Academic Nursing Programs
Undergraduate Programs
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Traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program
RN to BSN Program for Registered Nurses
BS/BA to BSN Program
Graduate Programs
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Master’s (MSN) Program
RN to MSN Program for Registered Nurses
Post MSN Certificate Program
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program
PhD in Nursing Program
Applications: Candidates must submit a letter of application; curriculum vitae; and the name,
address, and telephone number of at least three professional references electronically to Carol
Smith @ cbsmith@hsc.wvu.edu The position will remain open until filled.
West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Underrepresented class members are encouraged to apply. This includes: minorities, females,
individuals with disabilities and veterans. West Virginia University is the recipient of an NSF
ADVANCE award for gender equity.