Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
The University of Iowa College of Nursing seeks a tenured senior faculty member to serve as the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. This position is responsible to the Dean and provides creative leadership in the promotion of excellence in undergraduate and graduate nursing education. The role encompasses oversight of and accountability for academic and student affairs, directing faculty with respect to the nature of nursing and the structure of educational programs, and is ultimately accountable for the quality and currency of the nursing curriculum. The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs will provide impetus, direction, and support to faculty as they design and implement educational programs that meet the needs of a changing society and health care system. The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs serves as the Executive Associate Dean for the College, assuming responsibilities of the Dean as delegated.
The position is a tenured senior faculty position, preferably Full Professor. Applicants are required to be PhD prepared in nursing or related discipline, with a Masters degree in Nursing from an accredited school. Have demonstrated leadership in undergraduate and graduate teaching, demonstrated scholarship in an area of nursing practice, experience in academic administration and demonstrated ability to motivate faculty and lead teams in a dynamic environment preferred. Applicants are required to have demonstrated commitment to promoting a diverse environment. Applicants must be a licensed Registered Nurse and eligible for licensure in the State of Iowa. Selected candidate must complete the State of Iowa Registered Nurse licensure process upon appointment. http://www.nursing.uiowa.edu
To view a full description of this position announcement and to apply, please visit our Web site http://iobs.uiowa.edu and reference requisition #56943 to submit a letter of application and curriculum vita.
The University of Iowa is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
The mission of the College of Nursing is to prepare nurse leaders and to be a forerunner in the discovery, dissemination and application of nursing knowledge. As a state supported higher degree program in nursing, the College is committed to preparing nurse clinicians, scholars, and educators to meet the health needs of the people of Iowa. As part of a research intensive university, the College of Nursing supports its research mission through national and international leadership in innovative educational and practice programs and the generation of new knowledge. Nursing graduates from The University of Iowa College of Nursing are sought after as highly skilled professionals who have received a rigorous education of the best quality from a world-renowned academic health science center.
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The University of Iowa College of Nursing Statement of Philosophy:
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