Description
The Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing (Nese CON) seeks applicants for the non-tenure line faculty position of Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Academic Programs. This is a full-time, 48-week appointment with full benefits; salary will be commensurate with rank and experience, and the location is University Park, PA preferred. The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2025.
The position’s overarching goal is to facilitate the success of and to support undergraduate academic programs and teaching faculty. The position requires an individual with excellent administrative and leadership abilities, effective communication skills, and an understanding of the pedagogy of nursing education. This individual will interact with campus assistant deans, directors/chairs, faculty, and university/campus/regional administrators to assure curricular integrity and quality and provide strategic direction and support for new academic initiatives. The successful candidate will report to the Nese CON Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education.
Primary responsibilities will include the following:
- Oversight of undergraduate academic programs to ensure integrity, quality and program outcomes are being met.
- Participating in the development, implementation, and assessment of the academic program curricula
- Provide leadership in piloting new academic program initiatives
- Oversee the undergraduate certificate process.
- Oversee the quality of didactic and experiential learning activities of the academic programs including clinical facility contractual agreement.
- Oversee the review of course substitution requests for all undergraduate program options to ensure academic program consistency.
- Provide guidance and mentoring of faculty in implementing best practice instructional methodologies that support students attaining program learning outcomes.
- Work closely with the deans and campus directors/chairs.
- Communicate with the college deans, university, and campus administrators about the undergraduate academic programs.
- Assist in recruiting, retaining, and evaluating faculty and staff who meet the needs of the academic programs.
- Assist college deans with gathering information requested annually for the CIC, AACN, NLN, and other benchmarking reports.
on committees assigned. - Serve as a college representative as assigned by the Dean.
- Represent the Nese CON at regional and national meetings concerned with undergraduate nursing education.
- Assist in planning a yearly orientation for new faculty members in conjunction with the deans.
- A partial teaching assignment.
Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing:
The Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing is one of the most comprehensive colleges of nursing in any public university in the country. With over $17 million in research expenditures since the college’s inception in 2013, the college has been awarded over $8 million for gerontology research, over $4 million for the development of a sexual assault forensic examination telehealth center (SAFE-T Center), and approximately $1.5 million to support clinical and translational science. Recently, named a Center of Excellence by the National League for Nursing in recognition of the college’s commitment to the investment in its faculty, Penn State Nursing is poised to support you throughout your time on its faculty and beyond.
With over 2,100 undergraduate students and approximately 200 graduate students, our footprint is worldwide with our faculty creating immeasurable experiences for our students around the globe. We offer four undergraduate degree programs as well as six advanced degree programs. The Nese College of Nursing enjoys the distinction of being the only named nursing school in the Big 10. Being fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) with programmatic approval from the State Board of Nursing, the Nese College of Nursing is a premier educator for nurses across the Commonwealth. Further, the college is the academic home to the Tressa Nese and Helen Diskevich Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence, the Sexual Assault Forensic Examination Telehealth (SAFE-T) Center, Age-Friendly Care, PA, and delivers its award-winning curriculum across 12 Penn State Campus locations including Hershey Medical Center.
The Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing resides primarily at the University Park Campus. Set in the State College metropolitan area, a university town located in central Pennsylvania, State College offers a vibrant community with outstanding recreational facilities, a low crime rate, and excellent public schools. Further, State College’s proximity to Penn State affords a variety of cultural events and experiences for residents ensuring a rich, inclusive community. The campus is within a half-day drive to Washington D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City, or Pittsburgh. The University Park Airport is served by three major carriers with flights to Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Chicago, and Detroit.
Application Process:
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
This position requires the following clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to clearances.
Applicants must submit the following materials online at the PSU job site (https://hr.psu.edu/careers):
A cover letter describing interest in and qualification for the position
A curriculum vitae
Name, address, e-mail address, and telephone number of three professional references. No references will be contacted until the candidate is consulted.
Review of applications will begin on December 21, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Information about the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing and its programs can be found at https://www.nursing.psu.edu/.
For more information or questions about this position, please contact:
Dr. Raymonde Brown
Chair, Search Committee
Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing
201 Nursing Sciences Building
University Park, PA 16802
Email (preferred): rab16@psu.edu
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EEO IS THE LAW
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Requirements
Candidates must have the following qualifications:
- Earned doctoral degree (DNP, EdD, PhD)
- A valid nursing license and be eligible to apply for an RN license from the state of Pennsylvania
- Demonstrated experience in academic program administration/management
- Demonstrated experience in teaching, scholarship, and service commensurate with a non-tenured faculty line appointment
- Capacity for formative and summative faculty reviews.
