University of Florida College of Nursing · 1 week ago
Associate / Full Professor & Sr. Associate Dean of Academic-Practice Partnerships
Florida, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveThe University of Florida College of Nursing is seeking an Associate or Full Professor & Sr. Associate Dean of Academic-Practice Partnerships to provide transformative leadership in fostering partnerships between the College and clinical practice settings. This role involves overseeing the faculty practice clinical enterprise and ensuring alignment with academic and service missions, while also driving the integration of evidence-based practice into nursing education.
Higher Education
Hiring Manager
Joey Goodman, MSLHRD, SHRM-SCP
Responsibilities
Provide strategic and operational leadership for the faculty practice clinical enterprise, ensuring its alignment with the College’s academic, research, and service missions
Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical practice initiatives, fostering excellence in patient care, education, and research
Manage operational aspects, including resource allocation, financial performance, and regulatory compliance of the faculty practice enterprise
Build a sustainable infrastructure to support faculty engagement in clinical practice across varied care settings
Establish and sustain strategic academic-practice partnerships with healthcare organizations across hospital-based, ambulatory, community, and global settings
Collaborate with healthcare systems and stakeholders to ensure alignment between academic programming, clinical enterprise operations, and workforce needs
Advocate for the College’s role in advancing nursing practice, improving patient outcomes, and supporting the healthcare workforce within partnered organizations
Drive the integration of evidence-based practice into academic curricula and faculty clinical practice
Support faculty and students in translating research into practice within hospital, ambulatory care, community, and global settings
Collaborate with faculty and clinical leaders to enhance experiential learning opportunities, including clinical rotations, residencies, and simulation experiences
Identify and implement strategies to address nursing workforce challenges, including recruitment, retention, and professional development, in partnership with clinical organizations
Lead initiatives that enhance the pipeline of nursing professionals prepared to meet the varied healthcare needs of populations locally, nationally, and globally
Collaborate with clinical partners to develop and deliver continuing education and certification programs for practicing nurses
Support faculty engagement in clinical practice, practice-based research, quality improvement initiatives, and interprofessional collaboration
Provide leadership in creating and implementing practice-based learning opportunities for students at all levels in hospital-based, ambulatory, community, and global environments
Foster a culture of collaboration, mentorship, and professional development among faculty and students involved in academic-practice partnerships
Oversee the assessment and evaluation of the faculty practice enterprise and academic-practice partnership outcomes, ensuring alignment with the College’s mission and strategic goals
Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements related to academic-practice initiatives and clinical enterprise operations
Develop and disseminate reports on partnership and clinical enterprise outcomes, highlighting their impact on nursing education, practice, and patient care
Manage resources and budgets associated with academic-practice partnerships and the faculty practice clinical enterprise, ensuring alignment with College priorities
Represent the College in local, regional, national, and international forums related to academic-practice partnerships, clinical enterprise development, and workforce initiatives
Provide leadership in developing policies and practices that strengthen the integration of academic and clinical initiatives across hospital-based, ambulatory, community, and global practice areas
Qualification
Required
DNP or PhD in Nursing from an accredited institution
Eligible for Florida nursing licensure as specialty certification as an advanced practice nurse
A sustained program of research and scholarly activity commensurate with rank
Eligible for appointment as associate or full professor rank upon hire, based on research/scholarship, teaching, and service record
Evidence of progressive leadership positions in clinical practice
Demonstrated commitment to student success and excellence in undergraduate and/or graduate education
Preferred
Expertise in mentoring clinical faculty and building teams
Experience establishing clinical partnerships
Financial management skills
Evidence of leadership in the profession of nursing
Expertise in grant writing to support the clinical enterprise
Company
University of Florida College of Nursing
The University of Florida College of Nursing is dedicated to preparing graduates who care, lead and inspire boldly.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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