Dean, College of Nursing - University of Arizona Health Sciences
Job description
Senior Vice President for Health Sciences, Dr. Michael Dake, with the advice and counsel of a Search Committee, invites applications and nominations for the Dean of the University of Arizona College of Nursing (College of Nursing).
Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President for Health Sciences, the Dean will be a key leader in the University of Arizona Health Sciences (UAHS). The Dean will have primary oversight for the College of Nursing and related actives. The UAHS seeks a leader with a demonstrated commitment to nursing education, research, clinical practice, and community outreach. Strong candidates will have a record of distinguished scholarly achievement and substantial administrative experience in academic nursing leadership, and an unwavering commitment to high quality education; innovative research; outstanding clinical patient care and population health; and establishing and fostering strong community partnerships. The next Dean should have a record of demonstrated success in faculty recruitment and external fund development and be an individual with broad understanding of national health policy and its implications in relation to future challenges and opportunities for the College of Nursing.
UAHS seeks an individual who will endeavor to grow the educational portfolio of the College and strive to enhance the competitiveness of the College’s six degree programs. Moreover, UAHS seeks an individual who will be creative in leveraging the incredible opportunities at UAHS and its community stakeholders for interprofessional education, research, training, and patient care excellence, including the opportunities for expanded education and research across the entire footprint of the University and its clinical partner, Banner Health. Finally, UAHS seeks an individual who will raise the level of recognition and rankings for the College of Nursing.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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The Dean of the University of Arizona College of Nursing, will provide innovative and visionary academic leadership; exhibit strong financial management; lead the pursuit of excellence in education, research, and practice; champion recruitment and retention of diverse faculty, staff and students; promote interdisciplinary collaborations; cultivate community relations and expand existing local and global partnerships; invest in resource development fundraising; and enhance the reputation of the College of Nursing.
The Dean of the University of Arizona College of Nursing will be responsible for:
Setting & Executing Strategy
- Guide the vision for the strategic direction of Nursing as a national and international leader in healthcare education and research which includes greater levels of community engagement and direct participation in the reduction of health disparities and overall improvement of health in the region.
- Lead a clear and actionable vision to enable Nursing to differentiate itself from local, national, and international competitors.
- Support the commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and efforts to eliminating health disparities.
Leading the Education Portfolio
- Drive significant growth of Nursing education programs. Lead the formulation of distinctive and innovative strategies to expand programs to more closely align with the critical demand for exceptionally well-prepared nurses, nurse leaders, nurse educators, and nurse scientists.
- Support faculty in adapting educational models in alignment with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and ongoing efforts to maintain accreditation through the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
- Develop and maintain professional partnerships with healthcare and other community
organizations.
Leading the Research Enterprise
- Support and provide resources for participation in research and scholarship for tenure track, career track, and research track faculty and staff.
- Facilitate the development of new and innovative multi-disciplinary research programs that leverage resources and scholarly networks of the College of Nursing, UAHS, University of Arizona, and community partners.
- Facilitate the development of research partnerships with community-based healthcare organizations and other agencies.
Development and Recruitment
- Increase the presence of diverse perspectives and create a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment and culture within the College of Nursing.
- Provide strategic leadership and direction to promote recruitment, retention, and recognition of world-class faculty members.
- Support comprehensive professional development for all faculty to advance their careers. Administrative Leadership.
Administrative Leadership
- Be accountable for the financial performance of Nursing, and contribute careful oversight to budgetary planning and resource allocation.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders and possess an institutional approach to leadership to build trust among critical stakeholders.
- Lead fundraising and resource development for the College of Nursing.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Experience developing and mentoring academic and clinical leaders; demonstrated ability to identify and recruit high-performing, diverse leaders and faculty at all levels.
- Demonstrated success leading an educational portfolio and fostering the growth of programs at the BSN and graduate degree levels.
- Able to grow research programs and to continue the tradition of academic excellence.
- Collaborative relationship-building skills, with an ability to successfully partner and build consensus with key internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- A visionary and strategic leader with a track record of innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit.
- Excellent communication and listening skills; able to unite and inspire a diverse group of faculty and staff members.
- Demonstrated success recruiting and building multi-disciplinary programs.
- Demonstrated experience recruiting, developing and cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive team and culture.
- Track record of mentorship and faculty development.
- Strong financial acumen and fiscal management.
- An experienced nursing executive (PhD or similar earned doctorate) with an outstanding track record of accomplishment in nursing education, and research.
- Eligible for licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Arizona.
- Track record of success obtaining NIH and other extramural research funding.
- Nationally and internationally recognized in the field of nursing education and research.
- Previous administrative and leadership experience at an academic institution, serving as Dean, Associate/Assistant Dean, Department Chair, Vice Chair, or Director of a major program, or similar academic leadership role.
- Experience in research and training achievement, commensurate with qualifications consistent for appointment to the faculty at the rank of Full Professor.
Dr. Dake and the Search Committee are partnering in this search with Russell Reynolds Associates; the Russell Reynolds Associates team is being led by Ben Grover.
Ben Grover, Russell Reynolds Associates
Executive Director, Academic Health Practice
Send email to UA.Nursing@russellreynolds.com
or
Jessica Hylton, Russell Reynolds Associates
Member, Academic Health Practice
Send email to UA.Nursing@russellreynolds.com
Application/Nomination Procedure
The Search Committee invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of Dean, College of Nursing at the University of Arizona. Confidential review of nominations and expressions of interest will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made.
To be ensured full consideration, email a curriculum vitae and supporting materials to Russell Reynolds Associates at UA.Nursing@russellreynolds.com
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