Associate Dean of Graduate Programs jobs in Kentucky

Introduction

Do you work in a culture where good ideas can come from anywhere and transparency is vital? Do you have the career opportunities as an educator that you want in your current role? At Galen College of Nursing respect, accountability and integrity are non-negotiables, and commitment is created and sustained through the development of all employees.

Benefits

At Galen College of Nursing, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a comprehensive package of medical, dental, and vision plans along with unique benefits, including:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
  
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our culture is at the forefront of everything we do! At Galen College of Nursing our goal is to be the best place for nursing education and the best place to work. One cannot be true without the other. We are always looking for ways to exceed expectations, improve, grow and deliver the promise of extraordinary nursing education matched only by a commitment to our students’ success. We are currently looking for an ambitious RN Faculty-Graduate Programs to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential here!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Nursing faculty are responsible for engaging in the full scope of the academic nurse educator role. These responsibilities include facilitate learning and learner development; use assessment and evaluation strategies; participate in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation; evaluation of program outcomes; ongoing development of the nurse educator role; engage in scholarship; develop and function as a leader and change agent; and function within the educational environment. This role must be fulfilled in accordance with rules and regulations of the state and federal regulatory and accrediting bodies.

What you will do in this role:

• Effectively facilitate learning and learner development by
• Creating an environment that facilitates students’ learning and achievement of desired student learning and program outcomes.
• Implements a variety of teaching strategies appropriate to learner needs, desired learner outcomes, content, and context.
• Uses information technologies and eLearning technology to support the teaching-learning process. Provides resources to students that help meet their individual learning needs.
• Serves as a role model of professional nursing.
• Uses a variety of strategies to assess and evaluate student learning in all settings (classroom, lab, or clinical) and all domains (cognitive, psychomotor, and affective) of learning.
• Uses a variety of strategies to assess and evaluate student learning in all settings (classroom, lab, or clinical) and all domains (cognitive, psychomotor, and affective) of learning.
• Designs and implements program assessments that promote continuous quality improvement of all aspects of the program.
• Uses the systematic plan for evaluation (SPE) to evaluate student and graduates’ achievement of the PSLOs, program outcomes, and role-specific graduate competencies of the nursing education unit, and the accreditation standards and criteria.
• Continuously develops in the academic educator role by participating in professional development activities that increase socialization and effectiveness of the faculty role.
• Functions as change agent and leader.
• Act as a mentor to new faculty, as assigned.

What qualifications you will need:

• Active, Current, Unencumbered Licensure as a Registered Nurse in this state.
• Minimum of a Doctorate of Science in Nursing (DNP) Degree.
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse and per State Board of Nursing
• Minimum of two (2) years of online teaching experience
• Day, evening, or weekend classes may be assigned to Faculty as needed to accommodate student or College needs.

Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment: If performing nursing duties related to clinical instruction (especially patient contact) hazards may include needle sticks, blood and bodily fluid exposure, or any other hazard a Registered Nurse (RN) might be exposed to in the normal performance of nursing care. Position requires mental activity, reading, planning, preparing, evaluating, and decision making. Physical demands in the classroom and office are minimal and are considered sedentary work with occasional lifting and/or carrying such articles as records, files, and books (10 pounds maximum). Operation of standard office equipment such as phone, computer, classroom projector, Scantron, and printer/scanner occurs on a frequent basis. Physical demands in the clinical area may include lifting, pulling, pushing, kneeling, stooping, crouching, bending, or any other related activity to patient care. Position requires regular attendance, and may require evening or weekend hours, and travel to clinical sites and extended classrooms.

Galen College Values:

Inclusivity: I foster an environment that provides opportunities for every individual to reach their full potential.

Character: I act with integrity and compassion in all I do.

Accountability: I own my role and accept responsibility for my actions.

Respect: I value every person as an individual with unique contributions worthy of consideration.

Excellence: I commit myself to the highest level of quality in everything I do.

At Galen College of Nursing, we offer a unique educational experience we call Pure Nursing. With a focus on nursing education, our knowledgeable and caring faculty and staff take a personal interest in helping our students achieve their goals. Galen is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master's Degrees. Our baccalaureate degree in nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), and the associate and master’s degree in nursing programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). For complete information related to Galen’s accreditation status, please visit our website.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.