Associate Dean to the School of Nursing - University of Indianapolis

Job Description

The Associate Dean of the School of Nursing in the College of Health Sciences provides leadership and administrative oversight of the unit. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to collaborate, engage, and empower others, demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarship, and advance important unit initiatives. The ability and commitment to provide leadership in cultivating a climate of respect and inclusiveness for students, staff, and faculty within the University is essential.

REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
● Working knowledge of administrative and instructional technology, including        Microsoft Office Suite Products, Google Products, and learning management      systems.
● Minimum of five (5) years of full-time experience teaching in a nursing                  program(s).
● Evidence of successful higher education leadership/administrative experience,    including supervision of others and performance management preferred.
● Curriculum development and project management experience desired.
● Doctoral degree in nursing.
● Current rank of Associate Professor or Professor (internal candidate) or a            record of academic achievement that would qualify the candidate for                    appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor (external                  candidate).
● Current unrestricted licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Indiana.
● Supervise Faculty (Full-time, Associate Adjunct, and Adjunct) and Staff within      the School of Nursing

● Adaptability - Able to deal with delays or unexpected events.
● Dependability - Takes responsibility for own actions. Meets commitments.            Ability to manage multiple priorities while still meeting deadlines.
● Initiative - Displays original thinking and creativity. Meets challenges with              resourcefulness.
● Interpersonal - Maintains confidentiality. Remains open to others' ideas        and tries new things.
● Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range      of constituencies in a diverse community.
● Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures. Supports University     goals and values. Willingness to contribute, as a member of the University           community, towards advancing the mission.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

● Serves as a member of the CHS Leadership Team and collaborates on CHS-      wide initiatives and activities.
● Serves as a liaison between the School of Nursing, CHS, and UIndy.
● Facilitates activities to address UIndy, CHS, and School of Nursing strategic        plan initiatives, including assessment of outcomes.
● Oversight of School of Nursing strategic planning and assessment of program     outcomes.
● Provide general oversight and management of all School of Nursing programs 

● Maintains and develops policies for faculty, staff, and students within the               School of Nursing.
● Provide leadership and work collaboratively with undergraduate and graduate      program directors and program faculty to review, evaluate, and improve                program curricula.
● Provide leadership and work collaboratively with undergraduate and graduate      program directors to make admission decisions for students with positive              criminal background checks and positive drug screens.
● Provide leadership and work collaboratively with undergraduate and graduate      program directors on the administration of policies and procedures related to        academic excellence and the success of students, faculty, and staff, as well as    cultivating a supportive environment.

● Provide leadership in the recruitment, selection, onboarding, retention, promotion, and development of qualified faculty and staff, including performance appraisal and performance management.
● Recommends faculty for appointment, promotion and tenure, and when                necessary, dismissal.
● Participates in the annual budget planning process for the School of Nursing        budget, including operating and capital expenditures.
● Assesses unit needs and collaborates with the CHS Dean to develop and            secure fiscal resources necessary to support these needs.
● Develop annual SON budget in collaboration with CHS Dean and administer        ongoing oversight of budgetary expenses 
● Support existing external academic-practice partnerships and seek new ones      to strategically plan and develop new degree programs as opportunities arise.
● Work with a third-party vendor, Keypath, for account reconciliation as needed      during the Keypath teachout.
● Seek sources of outside funding, such as grants, donations, contracts, or            special program incentives to advance school priorities.
● Represents and promotes the School of Nursing to professional and community groups.
● Collaborate across disciplines, engage and empower multiple communities,        and stimulate a sense of community among faculty, staff, and students.
● Advance the school, college, and university’s commitment to research and          scholarship.
● Maintains curricular oversight and program leadership for the School of                Nursing.
● Serve as the primary public voice of the School of Nursing in the local,                regional, and state health care community, including but not limited to                  professional nursing organizations.
● Teaches selected course, conducts scholarly work, and provides institutional         service consistent with areas of expertise as appropriate.
● Other duties as requested by the CHS Dean, Provost and/or University                 President.
● Follow the guidance and direction of supervisor(s).
● Demonstrate respectful, ethical, responsible behavior.
● Abide by the University’s policies, procedures, and rules.

● Perform employee responsibilities as detailed in employee handbooks and          policies.
● Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.

 

Company Description

Thank you for your interest in the University of Indianapolis! The University is a private, liberal arts university located on 65 acres just minutes from downtown Indianapolis. With more than 700 faculty and staff, it is a place where you can become part of a close-knit campus community that emphasizes the importance of community partnerships in the future growth of the University.   

UIndy’s mission is to prepare its graduates for effective, responsible, and articulate membership in the complex societies in which they live and serve and for excellence and leadership in their personal and professional lives. The motto of "Education for Service" provides the foundation for our work to better our communities, both near and far.   

As University employees, we know the work we do is important to our students and our communities. To accomplish our mission, we welcome talented, civic-minded, and diverse individuals from all career levels to help maintain our high standards of excellence and quality. If you want to join our dynamic environment and experience hard work, creativity, and teamwork, we welcome your application!

The University of Indianapolis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, citizenship status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The University of Indianapolis does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission as required by Title IX.
 

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Discount
• Retirement Savings Plan - 403B
• Employee Discounts & Services
• Free Parking
• Onsite Health & Wellness Center

For more information about the benefits of being a staff member at UIndy, visit our Benefits site.