Dean, School of Nursing

Description :

Job Description Summary :

Samuel Merritt University invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the College of Nursing (CON). The Dean serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the College providing visionary leadership to advance SMUs mission through excellence in teaching research clinical practice and service.

The Dean oversees all academic programs within the College of Nursing including undergraduate graduate and doctoral programs. The successful candidate will champion innovation in nursing education and scholarship ensure high standards of academic quality and foster a culture of diversity equity and inclusion among faculty staff and students.

The Dean reports to the Executive Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs / Provost and serves as a member of the Academic Council Supervisors and Managers Committee and as ex officio on relevant university and college committees and task forces.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in nursing or a related field (PhD DNP or equivalent).
• Distinguished record of teaching scholarship and service commensurate with appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor.
• Demonstrated success in academic leadership (e.g. Dean Associate / Assistant Dean Program Director or Chair) with evidence of effective management fiscal oversight and faculty advocacy.
• Visionary leadership is characterized by collaboration transparency and commitment to shared governance.
• Proven ability to foster inclusive excellence diversity and equity within an academic or healthcare setting.
• Understanding nursing education practice and research within todays complex healthcare environment.
• Experience in curriculum innovation accreditation processes and interprofessional education.
• Strong communication interpersonal and decision-making skills; ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Commitment to SMUs mission and values academic freedom and professional ethics.
• Eligibility for licensure as a Registered Nurse in California.

Preferred Qualifications

Employee Status : Regular

Exemption Status :

United States of America (Exempt)

Time Type : Full time

Job Shift : Pay Range :

$240k to $280k

Samuel Merritt University currently provides base salary ranges for all positions-on job advertisements-in the United States based on local requirements. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors including but-not limited to qualifications geographic location and other relevant skills.

Key Skills

Fiscal Management,Teacher Coaching,Classroom Management,Classroom Experience,Education Administration,Strategic Planning,Teaching,Curriculum Development,Administrative Experience,Cordova,Leadership Experience,Program Development

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 240 - 280