Job Description

Concordia University seeks qualified applicants for the position of Dean of the School of Nursing (SON) on the CUW Mequon, Wisconsin, and CUAA Ann Arbor, Michigan, campuses. This position reports directly to the Provost.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Dean provides oversight and direction for the academic programs which reside in the school, including traditional undergraduate BSN, accelerated BSN, non-traditional BSN Completion, Parish Nursing, MSN (Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Educator), DNP, and Certificate After Graduate Education in Nursing (CAGE) programs. The dean provides leadership, vision, and planning for the school on both the Mequon and Ann Arbor campuses. The dean also promotes collaboration among the school's programs, with other health care programs at CUWAA and with external stakeholders. In addition, the dean oversees the facility and human resource needs of the school, develops strong connections with community partners, and seeks external resources to help meet the school's goals. The dean is a member of the university's Academic Council and participates in other strategic planning and budgeting efforts of the university.

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate commitment to the Concordia University mission;
• Provide evidence of success as a teacher, scholar, and educational administrator;
• Create, implement, and balance initiatives to support the vision of the SON;
• Have experience with strategic planning and program innovation;
• Prepare and control the expenditure of approved budgeted funds for the program;
• Ensure the nursing curriculum meets all applicable regulatory and accreditation standards;
• Stay current in nursing education trends and guide the SON as needed to meet changing needs;
• Create an atmosphere conducive to scholarly pursuits;
• Possess excellent interpersonal and written communication skills;
• Demonstrate a collaborative leadership and management style;
• Cultivate strategic partnerships with health care and community organizations;
• Collaborate with the Admissions Office in recruiting highly-qualified students to support program growth;
• Display a high level of initiative, sound judgment, and problem-solving skills; and
• Create a positive, engaging, student-oriented environment that is welcoming and embraces diversity.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Current, active, unencumbered registered nurse license or privilege to practice nursing in Wisconsin and Michigan, or ability to obtain same;
• Graduate degree with a major in nursing and earned academic doctorate in nursing or related field;
• Current knowledge of nursing practice;
• Successful leadership and administrative experience in higher education;
• A record of excellence in teaching in a nursing education program; both face-to-face and online teaching experience preferred;
• Strong record of peer-reviewed research/scholarship; and
• Demonstrated knowledge of learning principles for adult education, including nursing curriculum development, administration and evaluation.

All CUWAA faculty members are members of Christian congregations. CUWAA gives preference to members of the LCMS when hiring.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This is a full-time faculty, exempt position. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until successful candidate(s) are identified. Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications, education, and experience. Concordia University benefit options include, but are not limited to the following:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account
• Disability and Survivor Plan
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To receive full consideration, all applicants are asked to complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page. To begin, please click the Apply Now section on the job page and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.

The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.

Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 70 undergraduate majors, over 40 master's degree programs, and 4 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/EQUIPMENT

CONCORDIA IS A LUTHERAN HIGHER EDUCATION COMMUNITY COMMITTED TO HELPING STUDENTS DEVELOP IN MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT FOR SERVICE TO CHRIST IN THE CHURCH AND IN THE WORLD.

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