School of Nursing Dean

About the Role

Serves as the principal academic and administrative leader of the School of Nursing, working to achieve the College’s mission and strategic plan initiatives. The Dean is responsible for planning, budgeting, scheduling, staffing, curriculum, instruction, program and instructional quality, student academic success, and other academic matters. This position actively represents and promotes the School and the College to students, healthcare business and industry, parents, professional organizations, secondary and post-secondary articulation partners, and other relevant constituencies. The Dean may deliver assigned classes in accordance with College loading policy and course objectives as needed. Proactively identifies opportunities and challenges for the School, particularly in the context of linkages to healthcare sectors, current and future workforce needs, instructional resources, the College’s Strategic Plan, and the College’s Development Office.

Responsibilities

• Leadership
  • Work with the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs and Associate Vice President for Nursing Education to support the College’s mission, strategic planning, and College development initiatives.
  • Recommend instructional and general policies, conduct meetings to facilitate planning and collegial decision-making, and keep faculty and staff informed about issues and projects for the overall College instructional program.
  • Maintain current knowledge of trends and innovations in post-secondary education.
  • Participate in scholarly activities related to the discipline/focus.
  • Provide leadership for program improvement, development, and review; recommend changes to maintain relevance of academic programs and meet student, healthcare business and industry, workforce, and community needs.
  • Promote excellence in learning-centered teaching and faculty engagement in scholarly activities.
  • Link the College’s Strategic Plan with School strategies, objectives, and initiatives.
  • Ensure School’s compliance with applicable policies, accreditation standards, and legal requirements.
• Instruction
  • Deliver assigned classes in accordance with College loading policy and course objectives.
  • Develop and maintain course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and other course materials.
  • Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other documentation as required.
  • Maintain a safe, quality classroom/lab, including equipment, supplies, inventory, and maintenance.
• Curriculum and Program Development
  • Coordinate with Student Affairs and Marketing and Communications for student recruitment, advising, registration, retention, graduation, and other promotional activities.
  • Develop secondary and post-secondary linkages, including the facilitation of high school-based dual credit initiatives.
  • Facilitate the development of course schedules conducive to student enrollment.
  • Participate in career services and alumni activities.
• Resource Management
  • Develop and manage the School budget consistent with college policy and sound financial management principles.
  • Facilitate data-driven analysis of information regarding curriculum-related matters.
  • Facilitate the program review process in a timely manner.
  • Identify and prioritize School needs, secure available funding, and strategically allocate and re-allocate resources.
  • Confer with faculty regarding ideas for program improvement to find resources for development through grants, College development initiatives, and special projects.
  • Work with the Regional Development Office to identify specific fundraising opportunities that support the priorities and needs of the School.
• Staffing
  • Interview and participate in selecting employees; orient, train, supervise, develop, evaluate, mentor, counsel, discipline, and terminate personnel according to established policies and procedures.
  • Facilitate assignment of faculty to classes, monitor schedules, and workload for accuracy throughout the semester.
• Advising and Student Success
  • Work with faculty and staff to assess students and continuously monitor their progress for success.
  • Ensure compliance with College policy to resolve student issues and assist faculty and staff to refer issues (student behavior, grade changes, etc.) to appropriate departments.
  • Provide student advising support as applicable.
• Institutional and Professional Service
  • Participate in School, campus, and college-wide committees.
  • Serve the discipline by providing leadership and participation in appropriate professional organizations.
• Community Relations/Outreach
  • Communicate with leaders in the private and public sectors and in educational agencies to determine needs for new courses and programs and establish advisory committees as appropriate.
  • Directly work with the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Associate Vice President for Nursing Education for promotion of the School and College development initiatives.
  • Facilitate academic partnerships between the School and four-year transfer institutions; assure maximum course articulation for students.
  • Participate and provide professional expertise to aid or lead organizations that create linkages between the college and the community.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of full-time teaching experience in nursing education.
• Three (3) years of experience as a Registered Nurse to teach in a clinical setting.
• Demonstrated experience in nursing education and administration.
• Current, unencumbered Indiana Registered Nurse license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate in Nursing or a related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Seven (7) to nine (9) years of full-time teaching experience in nursing education.
• Additional experience in nursing administration or academic leadership.

Pay

Salary Range: $100,000-$110,000

Benefits

• Health & Wellness
  • Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution.
  • Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia.
  • Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses.
  • Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources.
  • Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care.
• Retirement & Financial Security
  • 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years.
  • Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage.
  • Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Educational Benefits
  • Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
  • Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.
  • Paid professional development opportunities.
• Work-Life Balance
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess.
  • Flexible work arrangements where available.
  • Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks).
  • Paid parental leave (4 weeks).
• Additional Perks
  • Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
  • Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services.