Tuskegee University Hiring for Dean of School of Nursing and Allied Health at Tuskegee, AL Full Time

Position Title:

Dean of School of Nursing and Allied Health

Job Summary:

The Dean for the School of Nursing and Allied Health is responsible for the creative development, effective direction and academic excellence of the professional programs in SONAH

Essential Job Duties:

1. Provide constructiveleadership for faculty and students within the School
2. Work closely with the Departmental Head for Allied Health and the Department Head for Nursing in creating a vision for growth and maintenance of excellency and to ensure that the programs are administered based on current development in these fields
3. Promote a student-centered learning environment that emphasizes teaching effectiveness and learning outcomes
4. Provide leadership in the development and growth of the professional programs within the school
5. Provide leadership in the development of a strategic plan involving short and long-range goals for the School
6. Monitor and analyze data related to graduation rate; retention rate; state, federal and public research dollars; private and alumni dollars; student research/ intership/ co-op experiences; advising surveys; percent tenured faculty; head count; FTE fulltime equivalency; and graduation count
7. Provide leadership to maintain accreditation and/ or approval by appropriate state, regional, and/or national accrediting/ approval agencies
8. Supervise and evaluate teaching effectiveness and imrovement of instruction
9. Recruit full-time and/or adjunct faculty to facilitate the implementation of competitive health profession programs within the School
10. Implement the programs of the School within the financial constraints and financial policies of the University
11. Prepare and administer budgets as well as demonstrate fiduciary accountability in the utilization of personnel, facilities, and fiscal resources in support of programmatic activities
12. Facilitate programs for faculty/ staff development in each of the health profession programs in the school
13. Meet regularly with the School’s faculty, staff and students to discuss matters of importance and to establish rapport
14. Collaborate with faculty and committees of the School in connection with the formation of curriculum proposal, educational policies, budget recommendations, development of faculty evaluation measures, regulation and control of expenditures, development of faculty evaluation measures, regulation and control of expenditures, development of superior programs of research and instruction
15. Prepare documentation and reports as required by administration
16. Direct staff in prioritizing work in line with performance evaluation requirements
17. Maintain effective relationships with alumni and relevant internal and external constituents
18. Represent the School, formally and informally, to the University, community and the nation
19. Provide oversight and support for national and statewide student recruitment and retention activities
20. Oversee grant and development activities/ opportunities on behalf of the School
21. Faciliate interactions and develop/ maintain supportive interdisciplinary relationships between the school and its related professions
22. Serve on university- wide committees and state/region/national level committees and boards
23. Act on behalf of the school to collaborate and build relationships with other units within university
24. Interact with alumni to raise funds for the school and university and to enhance the reputation of the school
25. As a member of the Provost Leadership Council, the Dean reports to the Provost and provides service- centered, proactive and dynamic leadership in collaboration with other Deans
26. With dedicated mentorship and inclusivity, the Dean of SONAH translates vision and strategy to actionable plans that advance current and new academic programs, including the development of online courses and/ or program delivery
27. The Dean will display deep commitment to students, faculty, staff, community and healthcare professions by extending the network of external partnerships with healthcare providers for clinical placements, collaborative research and outreach efforts
28. Be responsible for such additional duties as may be assigned by University Administration

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Earned Doctorate in nursing, allied health or related field from an accredited institution
2. An unencumbered license/ eligibility for licensure in nursing, allied health or related field in the State of Alabama
3. Visionary leadership in academia that involves experience in curriculum and faculty development and evaluation
4. Demonstrated success in obtaining federal, state, and private grants and donations
5. At least five years administrative experience as department chair, associate dean or equivalent level with demonstrated ability in fiscal planning and budgets, ability to lead and manage faculty groups, a committee to diversity, equity, and inclusion, leadership and participation in shared governance
6. Demonstrated record of interdisciplinary scholarship and strong research experience, including extramural funding, successful grant writing, and grant management
7. Experiential and educational preparation/ qualifications, scholarship and research consistent with requirements for appointment to full professor (preferred) or associate professor with evidence of scholarly productivity
8. Documented evidence of strategic planning that has led to program/department growth and academic excellence based on current developments in the field of nursing and allied health education trends
9. Provide leadership in the development of strategic plan involving short and long-range goals for SONAH
10. Display deep commitment to extend the SONAH’s network of external partnerships with healthcare providers for clinical placements, collaborative research, and outreach efforts
11. Documented history of leadership and administrative experience in higher education as well as experience with state and national accreditation processes.
12. Documented experience in Professional Healthcare education and curriculum development
13. Teaching experience in baccalaureate and/or higher degree programs (minimum 5 years)
14. A strong research background and vision for moving the Schoool of Nursing and Allied Health forward
15. Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, excellent writing proficiency and executive presence
16. Possess strong financial and management skills with the ability to effectively partner with a broad range of stakeholders both internally and externally including alumni affairs

Physical Demands:

N/A

FLSA:

Exempt

Status:

Full-Time

Position Statement:

In keeping with the President’s commitment to Tuskegee University becoming “One Tuskegee”, the ideal position will possess the willingness to use their expertise in transforming Tuskegee into a leading 21st century living and learning environment.

Skills and Attributes:

The ideal candidate will also possess the following qualifications:

1. Knowledge and experience of the roles and responsibilities of a Dean of a school/college of nursing, allied health or related field
2. Participatory management and leadership style that encourages and values input from others
3. Knowledgeable, or the ability to become knowledgeable, of the requirements of academic programs beyond those in the school
4. Proven academic leadership, administrative ability, and experience
5. Experience in budget, planning, personnel, and student matters
6. Ability to lead teams to achieve established goals
7. Commitment to exacting standards in education, research, and outreach
8. Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with on- and off- campus constituencies
9. Experience in program reviews, assessment, and specialized accreditation
10. An established record demonstrating the recruitment and retention of high-quality faculty and staff
11. Excellent oral and written communication skills with a high level of competency related to various technologies (i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, web-conferences, Elucian / Campuslabs or similar software, etc.) utilized in an academic setting

Posting Number:

F426

Will this position required travel?:

Occasionally

Will this position required night, weekend, and after hour work?:

Occasionally

Will this positon be supported using grants or contract funding?:

NO

Number of Vacancies:

1

Desired Start Date:

02/06/2023

Open Date:

02/02/2023

Close Date:

12/31/2023

Open Until Filled:

No

Special Instructions Summary:

Each applicant, including all current/existing employees, must complete and submit the following documents to be considered for the position.

• A Tuskegee University employment application
• Resume/CV
• Copy of unofficial transcripts. Please note that official transcript(s) will be required upon hire

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