Dean of General Education

Arizona College of Nursing is a rapidly growing, nursing school that transforms people's lives by preparing them for careers in nursing and improving communities through the care its graduates provide. As a leading nurse educator, Arizona College of Nursing offers students the opportunity to earn a bachelor's in nursing in 3 years or less with qualified transfer credits. Our quality nursing curriculum prepares students for an in-demand career to help communities overcome the chronic, well-known, and increasing nursing shortage. Through the execution of a targeted growth strategy, the college plans to meet the growing demand for nurses by launching campuses in markets where bachelor's prepared nurses are needed.

Putting students first, we are dedicated to providing students with an exceptional education in growing healthcare fields; teaching them relevant, required skills for today and the future. Our culture is positive, supportive, and collaborative. As a team, we continually embrace our core values:

Passion: We love helping others succeed.

Excellence: We strive to be the best.

Adaptability: We learn, in part by trying new ideas.

Accountability: We own our results.

Integrity: We do the right thing.

• Lead the general education component of the nursing program, set strategic goals,
  and ensure alignment with College-wide objectives, utilizing data and statistics related
  to program outcomes to engage in improvement strategies.
• Recruit, hire, and lead the general education team, fostering a collaborative and
  inclusive work environment.
• Provide ongoing support, guidance, and professional development opportunities to
  faculty members to enhance their teaching skills and promote student success.
• Oversee general education faculty evaluations, ensuring adherence to established
  performance standards and regulations, providing constructive feedback for growth
  and improvement.

• Develop and maintain an effective science lab supply procurement process to ensure
  appropriate inventory levels are adhered to.
• Integrate nursing lab equipment and techniques into general education curriculum.

• Maintain an on-site presence and interact often with students, faculty, and staff.
• Support student compliance requirements for students’ advancement to core nursing
  in collaboration with the Dean of Nursing and the Campus President.
• Promote a student-centric approach, fostering an environment that supports the
  personal and professional growth of students.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to develop strategies that enhance student
  recruitment, retention, and success.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and curriculum to maintain consistency
  across all campuses, while accommodating regional needs and regulations.
• Foster an environment of academic excellence, innovation, and continuous
  improvement within the nursing program.

• Maintain compliant records, including faculty files and student records.
• Address student concerns, complaints, and disciplinary issues in accordance with
  College policies and procedures.
• Supervise and conduct face-to-face and online classroom observations of the General Education faculty and supporting staff per ABHES requirements.

• Master’s degree from a CHEA accredited institution
• Two years’ academic leadership experience
• Two years’ full-time teaching experience or equivalent experience in an adjunct capacity

• Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science in biology, anatomy, physiology, microbiology, chemistry, or a related discipline
• Doctorate degree from an accredited institution
• Experience in higher education preferred