The School of Nursing at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) seeks applicants for a full-time Adjunct Faculty position for serving as Assistant Program Director in collaboration with the Program Director for the prelicensure and Master's Entry Clinical Nurse programs as well as primarily teaching in the BS and MECN programs and. Qualified applicants have a Doctorate (PhD or DNP) in nursing or near the completion of a doctoral degree in nursing from an accredited program; have experience of teaching in higher education with current clinical expertise; and show evidence or potential of scholarly work and professional service.

Applicants must meet the academic and scholarly credentials for the Adjunct faculty series. Rank and salary will be commensurate with background and experience.

The School of Nursing prepares nurses and scholars to lead and transform nursing care in a rapidly changing, diverse and complex healthcare environment through academic excellence, innovative research, superior clinical practice, strong community partnerships, and global initiatives. As part of the UCLA Center for Health Sciences, the School of Nursing is affiliated with the highly acclaimed UCLA Health System including the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.

The School of Nursing welcomes and encourages diversity and seeks applications and nominations from individuals of diverse backgrounds. Individuals with a history of mentoring students from under-represented groups and those with a commitment to supporting diversity and equal opportunity in education, research and creative activity are especially invited to apply.

Applicants should submit all materials at the official UCLA website at https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply/JPF09501. To assure full consideration, applications should be submitted by July 15, 2024 - Position to remain open until filled.

PROGRAM ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Appointed by the Dean, the Assistant Program Director works in collaboration with the BS and MECN Program Director and Associate Deans for Academic and Student Affairs, the Curriculum and Student Affairs Committees, program faculty, and staff to ensure the highest level of quality for the academic programs. In this capacity, the Assistant Program Director organizes and leads program implementation by 1) ensuring fidelity to the approved curriculum; 2) assessing and monitoring teaching effectiveness within each program; 3) maintaining positive communication among all program stakeholders (faculty, clinical affiliates, students); and 4) monitoring program effectiveness regularly. In fulfilling these duties, the Program Directors shall identify and apply leadership, organization, and management principles that are core to the School of Nursing and UCLA.
Responsibilities: The Assistant Program Director collaborates with the Program Director to

Provide oversight of overall day-to-day program operations - teaching and learning and administrative activity.

Manage and evaluate the delivery of educational services with the program.

Collaborate with the Associate Dean, communicates with faculty committees (Student Affairs Committee and Curriculum Committee) to ensure quality of the program.

Collaborate with the Curriculum Committee, faculty, and staff to ensure consistency with approved course descriptions, standards and requirements of accrediting bodies and communicates any concerns to the Program Director and Associate Dean

Initiate and facilitate clinical partnerships with appropriate public and private entities to support faculty and student clinical teaching and learning.

Evaluate accreditation reports and create action plans as needed, in conjunction with the Curriculum Committee and the Associate Dean

Establish and maintain effective, consistent communication with faculty, staff, and students about general aspects of the program administration.

Schedules routine meetings to discuss implementation of programs and other resource needs.

Consults with the Program Director, Associate Deans about teaching needs and participates in hiring of new faculty.

Schedule annual teaching assignments

Evaluate faculty clinical teaching including peer-teaching evaluations and
quarterly course evaluations.

Collaborate with Student Affairs staff to address any administrative issues involving the delivery of the curriculum.

Provide professional service to the School, University, and the nursing profession.

Pursue scholarly work to enhance evidence-based teaching methods and pedagogy.

To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09501

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy, https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction

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UCLA is known worldwide for the breadth and quality of its academic, research, health care, cultural, continuing education and athletic programs. UCLA offers undergraduate degrees in more than 127 majors and graduate degrees in 198 program areas. UCLA has 11 highly regarded professional schools. Eight are ranked among the nation's top 15 in their field by U.S. News & World Report. UCLA is consistently among the most popular campus in the nation for undergraduate applicants. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Benefits:UCLA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an average of three weeks' vacation per year; an average of 12 days per year sick leave; 13 paid holidays per year; health, dental and optical benefits; life insurance; disability insurance; the University of California Retirement Plan with 5 year vesting and various voluntary UC Savings Plans. There are also special programs and privileges available, such as accessibility to cultural and recreational programs, athletic events, and the University Credit Union.

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