Assistant/Associate Dean, School of Nursing

The School of Nursing (SON) at Pepperdine University invites applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Dean. Reporting to the Dean of the SON, the appointee will provide academic and administrative leadership for all nursing programs, including the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Entry-Level Master’s, Clinical Nurse Leader (ELM-CNL) programs. This role necessitates a skilled and visionary leader capable of advancing excellence within the SON while fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across the Pepperdine College of Health Science (PCHS).

Appointment as either Assistant or Associate Dean will be determined by the prior administrative and leadership experience of the applicant.

Core Responsibilities

• Academic Leadership: Ensure the effective delivery of all program curricula while ensuring pedagogical quality and continuous programmatic improvement. Contribute to the development of new academic programs within the SON.
• Operational Management: Support the dean in directing faculty and staff, coordinating the admissions processes alongside enrollment management, and aligning initiatives with student services.
• Accreditation and Compliance: Working in coordination with the PCHS Office of Accreditation and Assessment and the SON Dean, develop, implement, and manage assessment strategies to maintain State of California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) compliance, while supporting the process to obtain and maintain Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accreditation. Support the dean in managing documentation and developing reports to CCNE, the BRN, and other agencies, as needed.
• Strategic Partnerships: Collaborate with the Director of Clinical Academic Practice Partnerships to establish and maintain student clinical placement sites. Monitor faculty-to-student clinical ratios and evaluation processes to ensure compliance and instructional integrity
• Faculty Development: Lead comprehensive orientation and professional development programs while demonstrating instructional excellence within the curriculum. Support faculty in curriculum alignment, assessment methodology, and continuous quality improvement processes. Maintain active teaching responsibilities within the curriculum as assigned

Qualifications:

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Qualified individuals should be able to show respect for workplace differences, and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal, education, and employment screening. The University conducts such screenings in compliance with applicable laws and with the objectives of evaluating risk and supporting a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests; safeguarding key University assets including people, property, information, and the University’s reputation; and providing comprehensive job-related information to University leaders to enable them to make prudent hiring decisions. Qualified individuals with criminal histories will be considered for employment in compliance with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

This is a Full-Time, Exempt, 40 hour per week position.

This 12-month faculty appointment offers a stipend for service as the assistant/associate dean in addition to the faculty salary. The stipend for the dean appointment is $20,000 for an appointment as assistant dean and $25,000 for an associate dean appointment. The salary for a full-time 12-month professorial appointment for applicants with a doctoral degree will range from $100,000 to $190,000. Candidates with a master's degree will be appointed as an instructor and can expect a salary ranging from $90,000 to $145,000 for a full-time 12-month appointment. Salaries will be prorated for individuals seeking a 9-month appointment.

The above pay range reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this position at time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant factors such as work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skill level. In addition to base pay, Pepperdine offers a robust and highly competitive benefits package.

Pepperdine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Pepperdine is committed to providing a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Engaging in unlawful discrimination or harassment will result in appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the University.

Pepperdine is religiously affiliated with the Churches of Christ. It is the purpose of Pepperdine to pursue the very highest employment and academic standards within a context that celebrates and extends the spiritual and ethical ideals of the Christian faith. While students, faculty, and staff represent many religious backgrounds, Pepperdine is permitted under applicable law and reserves the right to seek, hire, and promote persons who support the goals and mission of the institution, including the right to prefer co-religionists who support Pepperdine's Christian mission.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials via this link:

Applicants are required to submit the following documents using Interfolio:

1. A letter of application
2. A curriculum vitae 
3. Three current letters of reference. All letters should be specific to the position and completed within one year prior to the date of submission. The name and email address for each individual providing a letter of recommendation is required when submitting an application.
4. Transcripts of all graduate work (Unofficial copies are acceptable for the application; however, official transcripts may be required for selected applicants.)
5. Teaching statement. The teaching statement should reflect on the candidate’s values, beliefs, and goals regarding the teaching and learning process and any pedagogical practices used or envisioned to achieve these goals. 1,500 word maximum length please.
6. Scholarly/Creative agenda. The statement should outline applicants’ short- and long-term objectives and goals for their research and/or creative activities. Candidates should reflect on currently published or presented work(s) as a foundation for the statement. 1,500 word maximum length please.
7. Response to Mission. Pepperdine University’s mission statement declares that we are a Christian university committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values, where students are strengthened for lives of purpose, service, and leadership. Religiously affiliated with the churches of Christ, it is the purpose of Pepperdine to pursue the very highest employment and academic standards within a context which celebrates and extends the spiritual and ethical ideals of the Christian faith. In pursuit of its mission, Pepperdine reserves the right to recruit and hire persons who richly embrace the goals and Christian mission of the University.
   
   

   At Pepperdine, our faith calls us to uphold the highest standards of academic and scholarly excellence. To achieve this goal, the Nursing Program’s Mission Statement affirms that all our pursuits are grounded in a context of upholding Christian values.

   Candidates should thoughtfully reflect on the Christian missions of Pepperdine University and the Nursing Program and address the following areas in their response.

   • A consistent pattern of support for generally accepted Christian values and the mission of Pepperdine University.
   • Active participation in a community of faith.
   • Either current practice or vision for integrating faith and learning in the classroom and clinical practice.

Please submit all application materials at https://apply.interfolio.com/183206. 

Inquiries

For further information, please contact the search committee chair:

Dr. Angela Coaston (angela.coaston@pepperdine.edu)
Founding Dean, School of Nursing
Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263