Assistant Dean of Nursing

Posting Details

Title-Assistant Dean of Nursing
Appointment Status-Non-Tenure Track
Department-IU Columbus Health Sciences
Location-Columbus

Position Summary    
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

Indiana University Columbus is committed to being a welcoming campus community that reflects and enacts the values of diversity, equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We seek candidates who will not only enhance our representational diversity but whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty.

IU Columbus enrolls approximately 1000 students as a branch campus of IU Indianapolis, and undergraduate and graduate students have access to degrees from Indiana University conferred in Columbus. Students engage in classes of the same rigor and academic experiences as any student at IU, but on a smaller, more close-knit campus.

IU Columbus strives to be the destination for those who seek a high-quality education and a welcoming, distinctive small university experience that champions diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and belonging and prepares our students to collaborate and contribute in meaningful and significant ways both locally and globally to twenty-first-century communities. Our mission is to advance the State of Indiana and the intellectual growth of its citizens to the highest levels nationally and internationally through research and creative activity, teaching and learning, and civic engagement by offering a distinctive blend of bachelor’s, master’s, and professional degrees.

ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENT

IU Columbus is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Assistant Dean of Nursing. This appointment is available August 1, 2024. This role is responsible for providing operational leadership to the IU School of Nursing at IU Columbus: faculty, staff, and students. The Assistant Dean is responsible for supporting the Indiana University School of Nursing (IUSON) in the administration, teaching and scholarship activities relevant to the campus. The Assistant Dean reports to and is accountable to the Associate Dean and/or Executive Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. The Assistant Dean participates in faculty governance as recommended by IUSON Bylaws. The Assistant Dean will collaborate with the Assistant Dean for Pre-Licensure Programs and other faculty governance committees, as appropriate, and collaborate with campus level full and part-time faculty teaching courses in the undergraduate program, undergraduate clinical preceptors, student services and advising, and external constituencies to ensure excellence in pre licensure didactic and clinical experiences and student outcomes. Functions of this role include personal teaching and scholarship, community partnerships, IU Columbus faculty leadership, IU Columbus Campus Administration, and IUSON Administration.

Basic Qualifications    
REQUIREMENTS: Earned doctorate degree required; nursing major preferred; Master’s in nursing required if doctorate is not in nursing; Candidates must be licensed as an RN in Indiana; Administrative experience; Record of scholarly achievement and demonstrated expertise in leadership and interpersonal skills.
Department Contact for Questions    
Questions regarding the position can be directed to Dr. Paige McDaniel, Interim Division Head for the IU School of Nursing at IU Columbus via paemcdan@iu.edu.

Additional Qualifications     
Salary and Rank     
Special Instructions     
For Best Consideration Date     
Expected Start Date    08/01/2024
Posting/OAA #    IU-100893-2024
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    Curriculum Vitae
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