Dean, College Of Nursing

Working Title Dean, College of Nursing Position Number Posting Number AP00390P Type of Recruitment General Public Is this position restricted? No Work Location Roanoke & Radford Division Academic Affairs-10 College/Unit Nursing, School of 1155 Department Nursing, School of-11505 Hours Per Week 40 Months Per Year 12 Academic or Calendar Year Calendar Year Full Time/Part Time Full Time If part time, enter Percent Time

Work Schedule

Normal Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8am-5pm

Evenings and weekends as required.

Physical Demands

Posting Text

Contact Name for Applicant Provost Office Contact Phone for Applicant 540-831-5261 Education/experience

• An earned doctorate in Nursing (preferred) or related field from an accredited college or university

• Minimum of five years of experience in academic Nursing leadership at the level of Chair or above

• Minimum of five years of experience teaching at a university level

• Minimum of three year of professional experience in a clinical setting

Job Summary

The College of Nursing at Radford University seeks an innovative leader who will capitalize on its strengths to build a nationally-recognized Nurse education program. The newly-designated College of Nursing has been recently fully re-accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. The College of Nursing is poised to become a national leader in Nursing education, service, and research.

Radford University seeks an innovative and experienced Dean who will lead the College in:

• Increasing the number and diversity of nurses who graduate from Radford's undergraduate and graduate programs;

• Developing nurse education programs across Southwest Virginia in collaboration with community colleges and health care providers;

• Providing vision for regional interprofessional community-based health care; and expanding research that supports the mission of the College and the University.

Major Responsibilities of Position

Lead the faculty and staff of the College of Nursing in developing and delivering educational opportunities of the highest quality possible for students, consistent with the mission of the College.

• Develop research infrastructure for the College

• Promote the scholarly agenda and work of the faculty

• Attract, retain and assist students within the College

• Promote a collegial work atmosphere that facilitates faculty and student achievement

Promote the overall excellence and welfare of Radford University.

• Represent the College to the University community and serve as a channel of communication on program, personnel and budget matters

• Serve as a collaborative member of the Academic Affairs Leadership Team, the Deans Council, and in partnership with the Provost to successfully meet the university's mission and strategic goals

• Create and maintain good relations across the entire university community; and advocate for faculty needs within the bounds of University and College goals and objectives

Lead the School in procuring and managing fiscal, human, and physical resources.

• Coordinate in consultation with the College's faculty, the College's academic programs and physical facilities.

• Plan and administer the College's budget.

• Coordinate and recommend hiring of faculty and staff.

• Evaluate faculty and staff with support from other personnel.

• Make faculty work assignments with support from other personnel.

• Supervise staff and part-time faculty with support from other personnel.

• Provide a supportive environment, within the limitations of available resources, for faculty professional activities and goals.

Represent the College, its goals and needs to other external, as well as internal, constituencies.

• Represent the College of Nursing to AACN, VACN, CCNE, BON and other external bodies.

• Oversee documentation and submission of all accreditation and program review requirements.

• Work with all external clinical partners on securing appropriate clinical learning environments.

• Oversee the Clinical Simulation Centers on the main campus and at RHEC, which serve multiple programs within Radford University and the greater healthcare community.

Nominations and Applications

Buffkin/Baker, an executive search firm, is assisting the university in the search. Inquiries of interest, nominations, and applications should be submitted electronically, in confidence, to:

Mr. Martin M. Baker, Managing Partner & Dr. Pelema Ellis, Associate Partner

atradfordnursingdean@buffkinbaker.com

Required Qualifications

• Unencumbered RN license in Virginia;

• Excellence in education, professional and scholarly contributions, and service befitting a tenured Professor in the College of Nursing at Radford University;

• Experience in areas of curriculum and program development, student recruitment and retention, faculty recruitment and development, and/or fiscal management;

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with students, faculty, staff, and administration; and

• Ability to take initiative and work independently and in teams to meet the objectives of academic initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Board certification in Nursing Education or other area of specialization

• An established record of securing externally funded grants

• Experience in offering education in multiple program delivery modes (traditional, hybrid, online)

• Experience in working with community and healthcare partners

Hiring Range Commensurate with Experience Posting Date 02/01/2024 Application Review Date Closing Date Open Until Filled Special Instructions to Applicants

Nominations and Applications

Buffkin/Baker, an executive search firm, is assisting Radford University in the search.

Inquiries of interest, nominations, and applications should be submitted electronically, in confidence, to:

Mr. Martin M. Baker, Managing Partner & Dr. Pelema Ellis, Associate Partner

at radfordnursingdean@buffkinbaker.com

Employment Conditions Must have a criminal background check, Statement of Economic Interest is required Statement of Economic Interest is required Alternate work schedule Required Licenses Describe other job related licenses and/or certifications Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university's policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years' of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

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