Dean, College of Nursing

Westcliff is a leader in innovative global education. We are respected for our transformative, technologically advanced programs and initiatives with a focus on excellence, social responsibility, and diversity. Our tagline – “Educate. Inspire, Empower.” – is a summary of our Mission Statement. As it suggests, the main focus of our University is to strive to enhance the opportunities of our students and employees to enjoy success through empowerment, as a result of their education and hard work.

By joining the Westcliff team, you’ll be playing a significant role in our growth, having an opportunity to put your personal touch on Westcliff’s progress as we grow and succeed together!

The Dean of the College of Nursing is an innovative and entrepreneurial leader responsible for the strategic growth of the College of Nursing in the enrollment of the nursing programs, the opportunities for inter-professional practice and education provided to nursing students, and the array of nursing related educational opportunities provided by the college.

• Strategic initiatives to advance the academic, professional, and scholarly reputation of the College of Nursing and the University
• Lead periodic audits and maintain records for compliance with state and BRN accreditation requirements.
• Collaboration with department chairs and faculty to recruit and retain faculty and staff who are strongly committed to excellence in their teaching, research, and service
• Design of innovative pathways for prospective students interested in health and wellness careers across multiple disciplines
• Oversight of programmatic accreditation procedures within the college
• Oversight, development, and enhancement of high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs including stackable and micro-credential programs
• Support and encouragement of research and external grant activity
• Act in accordance with regulations set forth by Westcliff University and the State of California, and provide regular reports to the President and Vice-President of Academic Affairs.

• Attract, recruit, and retain faculty proficient in California’s healthcare landscape. o Implement faculty development programs focusing on teaching efficacy and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body
• Evaluate and provide feedback based on performance metrics pertinent to California's healthcare ecosystem.
• Promotion of interprofessional collaboration within the college and with the other colleges and departments in the university

• Forge impactful community outreach programs in collaboration with California healthcare organizations.
• Engagement with community health organizations to determine and implement ways in which the university can support the improvement of healthcare and outcomes for underserved populations and support healthcare equity
• Enhance the College’s visibility and reputation within California’s healthcare education sector.

• Create and manage state-compliant academic programs that address public health initiative and licensure requirements.
• Continuously innovate curricula and teaching methods to suit California's diverse populations
• Reinforcement of innovative and effective pedagogy to foster student learning and engagement
• Oversee compliance with California BRN accreditation standards and utilize relevant metrics for quality assurance and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate is an exceptional and inspirational leader who values transparency, honesty, and integrity and possesses the following qualifications:

• Earned doctorate from an accredited institution, ideally a Ph.D. in Nursing from a regionally accredited university.
• A distinguished record of academic and professional excellence, meriting the rank of Full Professor.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, evidenced by past initiatives and outcomes.
• Extensive knowledge of California’s healthcare policies, access issues, and community needs.
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