Faculty: Dean of the School of Nursing
Faculty: Dean of the School of Nursing
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Job Description
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.
Position Summary
Concordia University Wisconsin Ann Arbor (CUWAA) invites applications for the position of Dean of the School of Nursing. The successful candidate will lead the School of Nursing and oversee undergraduate and graduate academic programs offered at the universitys residential campuses in Mequon WI Ann Arbor MI and online. This position reports directly to the Vice President for Academics and is located in Mequon WI.
The Concordia University School of Nursing offers programs at the bachelors masters and doctoral levels as well as several nursing certificates. The School recently received its 10year reaccreditation from the CCNE for all programs with no citations. All programs have strong licensing exam pass rates well above national averages.
As executive leader of the School of Nursing the Dean will articulate a clear academic vision appropriate to a Lutheran liberal arts university with numerous professional academic programs. He or she will confidently demonstrate and communicate the value of a nursing education grounded in Christian faith and Lutheran identity to internal and external constituents. The Dean should possess a proven record of strategic leadership and program management including oversight of operational budgets and personnel. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Candidates shall be prepared to develop robust external relationships through fundraising community outreach and service to benefit the School.
The position requires an individual deeply committed to the mission and values of Concordia University as an institution of Lutheran higher education. The mission of Concordia University promotes developing students in mind body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and the world. Therefore the candidate must be an active member of a Christian church. CUWAA gives preference in hiring to members of the Lutheran ChurchMissouri Synod (LCMS).
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- In collaboration with faculty and other academic entities develop promote and communicate an innovative and creative vision for all nursing academic programs consistent with Concordias mission
- Lead strategic planning and innovation for the school to include both academic programs and educational delivery methods that meet the needs of 21st century students
- Foster strong interdisciplinary and interprofessional collaboration among programs and departments within the school and with other academic units of the university
- Represent the School of Nursing on the universitys Academic Council Administrative Council and other internal entities as well as outside the university
- Oversee and supervise department chairs and program directors within the school to ensure all operational and academic functions of the school are fulfilled
- Call and preside over meetings of the school and lead faculty members with respect to curricular needs library holdings instructional improvement curriculum and program assessment and improvement and other academic matters pertaining to the school
- Ensure continued successful CCNE accreditation for all programs in the school
- Provide leadership and guidance in managing academic programs including program development and growth program assessment and improvement and program discontinuance
- as required to ensure a healthy program portfolio aligned with student demand and university mission
- Support the fundraising efforts of Concordias Advancement Department by seeking identifying and securing external funding sources and friends of nursing programs
- Preside over a School of Nursing advisory council to promote and support academic programs and initiatives that benefit the liberal arts and advance the universitys mission
- Provide exemplary leadership in the intersection of faith and learning in nursing education
- Promote the scholarly work of faculty and foster a culture of scholarship within the School of Nursing
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Previous teaching in a nursing program preferred.
- Experience with program development.
- Must be a member of a Christian congregation.
- Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)
Education and Experience
- Earned doctorate in a discipline appropriate to the School of Nursing
- Experience in college teaching appropriate for a senior faculty position
- Demonstrated leadership in higher education including knowledge of and experience with strategic planning organizational leadership relationshipbuilding with diverse constituent groups budget and personnel management accreditation and grant writing
- A strong record of peerreviewed academic scholarship and research
- Demonstrated experience with curriculum development and improvement as well as learning outcomes and academic program assessment
- Experience with online and blended/virtual learning modalities and interprofessional education
- Familiarity with competencybased education is a plus
Physical Demands/Equipment
Compensation and Benefits
This is a fulltime exempt (salary) faculty position. The starting wage is dependent upon individual qualifications 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)
Compensation and Benefit Details
Application Instructions
To receive full consideration all applicants are must complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page: of applications will begin immediately and continue until successful candidate(s) are identified. Applicants should include with their online application: curriculum vita and description of teaching philosophy and letter of intent.
Finalists will be asked to submit reference list and copy of transcripts.
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 coeducational liberal arts school offering more than 80 undergraduate majors over 50 masters degree programs and 10 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and elearning programs.
Employment Type
Full-Time
