ProfessorDean of Nursing

Southeastern Louisiana University invites applications for the position of Dean of the College of Nursing. The University seeks an innovative collaborative student-centered and externally engaged academic leader who will advance excellence in nursing education expand Southeasterns contribution to Louisianas healthcare workforce and help shape the future of the College.

The Dean serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the College and reports to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. As a member of the Universitys academic leadership team the Dean provides strategic leadership for academic programs faculty and staff enrollment and student success accreditation resource stewardship external partnerships advancement and innovation.

The appointment comes at an important moment for Southeastern. The College of Nursing is entering a new era as a focused standalone academic college providing the next Dean with the opportunity to build upon strong academic programs exceptional student outcomes significant enrollment and extensive healthcare partnerships while establishing a clear vision for future growth and distinction.

Southeastern Louisiana University is a progressive regional comprehensive university that enrolls approximately 15700 graduate and undergraduate students. The Universitys home Hammond is at the crossroads of Interstates 55 and 12 in the heart of Louisianas thriving Northshore the fastest growing region in the state. It is centrally located within an hours drive of New Orleans Baton Rouge (the state capitol) and the Mississippi Gulf Coast and affords extensive cultural recreational and research opportunities.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
An earned Doctorate in Nursing or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
A current unencumbered Registered Nursing license and eligibility for licensure in Louisiana.
A record of teaching scholarship professional practice and/or service appropriate for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor.
Significant progressively responsible academic administrative or leadership experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of nursing accreditation regulatory standards program assessment and professional licensure requirements.
Experience with academic budgeting personnel management and resource allocation.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty staff students institutional leaders and external partners.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Particular consideration will be given to candidates with demonstrated success in several of the following areas:
Leadership of a college school department or major academic nursing program.
Strategic planning and organizational change.
Undergraduate and graduate nursing education.
Enrollment growth and strategic program development.
Student recruitment retention progression graduation and licensure success.
Clinical and healthcare-system partnerships.
Faculty recruitment retention mentorship and development.
CCNE accreditation and state regulatory processes.
Graduate and doctoral program development.
Online hybrid accelerated or alternative educational pathways.
Simulation digital health healthcare technology or artificial intelligence.
Grants contracts philanthropy or other external resource development.
Workforce development and community engagement.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Knowledge of relevant accreditation curriculum and program development processes applicable to the various disciplines within the college

Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with department heads faculty staff and other deans and administrators at all levels within the college and University

Committed to recruiting diverse and inclusive faculty staff and students

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Cover Letter addressing qualifications
Curriculum Vitae
Names and contact information for 3-5 professional references
Transcripts for terminal degree (all official transcripts are required upon employment)

Application Deadline: For full consideration submit materials by November 3 2026. Review will continue until the position is filled. All applications must be submitted through Southeasterns Workday system.

Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeastern is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.

Search and selection subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors of the University of Louisiana System.

Southeastern is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer

November 3 2026

Please Note: Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the posting close date to ensure consideration.

Southeastern Louisiana University is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion respect and appreciation of differences in individuals. Southeastern is also designated as a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials.

How to Apply:

Click on the Apply button and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future vacancies. Any required documents should be attached under the Resume/CV section of your application. If all required documents are not attached you will NOT be considered.