Associate Dean Graduate Studies - Alberta, Canada - University of Alberta

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We are seeking an experienced teacher, researcher and administrator to take on the Associate Dean (Graduate Studies) role with the Faculty of Nursing. The Associate Dean Graduate Studies (ADGS) is a member of the senior administrative team and shares responsibility in providing leadership in strategic planning, operation, and evaluation of graduate programs in the Faculty of Nursing. The ADGS is tasked with recruiting excellent students; assisting in the recruitment of faculty who are experts in teaching; participating in quality assurance activities within and beyond the University of Alberta; and working with other members of the senior administrative team to strategically position graduate nursing education within the broader context of the Faculty of Nursing, the University of Alberta, as well as provincial, national and international environments.The key responsibilities of the Associate Dean Graduate Studies role include:

• Recruits and retains excellent graduate students by leading activities related to student recruitment planning, organizing information sessions for potential applicants; recognizing excellent student achievement and working with faculty members to ensure fair yet rigorous student evaluation.
• In collaboration with the Associate Dean Undergraduate and the Vice Dean, works collegially to make recommendations for faculty teaching assignments to ensure both undergraduate and graduate programs are taught by faculty with the necessary expertise.
• Works with the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research to develop and maintain rigorous educational standards across the University.
• Builds productive relationships within the University of Alberta and the larger community to facilitate collaborative initiatives that benefit graduate education at the University of Alberta.
• Leads overall activities related to the evaluation of graduate programs.
• Contributes to the establishment and monitoring of the Faculty's budget and manages the graduate office budget including reviewing requests for Graduate teaching and research assistantships and ensures equitable distribution of requested assignments.
• Administers the MN and PhD programs and creates a positive working environment in the graduate office.

If you are interested you are invited to submit a letter of interest outlining research interests, teaching expertise, and major contributions, a curriculum vitae and the names of three referees