Dean of the College of Nursing

Posted:
11/14/2024, 4:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Little Rock, Arkansas, United States ⋅ Arkansas, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

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Closing Date:

01/05/2025


Type of Position:


Job Type:

Regular


Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No


Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences


The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

  • Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
  • Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
  • Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
  • Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
  • Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
  • Career Training and Educational Opportunities
  • Merchant Discounts
  • Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:

AA | Provost


Department's Website:


Summary of Job Duties:

The Dean of the College of Nursing (CON) is the chief executive and administrative officer of the College. The dean reports directly to the provost and the chancellor; serves on the Chancellor’s Cabinet; and is responsible for all aspects of the College, including strategic planning, quality assessment, student and faculty recruitment, resource development and allocation, and representation to external entities. The dean is responsible for ensuring the highest possible quality academic, administrative, research, and fiscal leadership for the College. The dean is responsible for all matters relating to the effective and efficient administration of the College of Nursing’s Little Rock and Northwest campuses, including academic programs, faculty, students, support staff, facilities, resources, budgets, fundraising, alumni relations, and relationships with the University and with the community and external stakeholders.


Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • A Graduate degree in Nursing, an unencumbered RN license and a DNP or PhD in a field relevant to the college including ten (10) years of progressive experience in nursing education in the following areas: 

  • Leadership of academic programs 

  • Demonstrated record of academic scholarship including research, obtaining successful grant funding, and publications, presenting on a national level 

  • Experience in program development, curriculum oversight, and faculty mentorship 

  • Experience working within a medical/academic health center preferred 


Additional Information:

Responsibilities: 

  • Guide the strategic planning and vision for the future of the college. 

  • Review annual and special budget requests with final responsibility for all budgetary matters, with input from Dean’s Executive Council (DEC); monitors all budgets that are college, department, or program-specific; engages in fund-raising to support initiatives of the college. 

  • Ensure development and maintenance of quality nursing programs that reflect the needs of our community of interest; meet accreditation and certification standards and guidelines; and align with rules, regulations, and laws that apply to the individual college programs. 

  • Ensure student recruitment and review admission guidelines to determine curricular equivalents for admission and progression in programs. 

  • Reviews and contributes to all major documents for the college including accreditation self-studies, substantive change notifications, new program proposals, grant proposals, faculty handbook, appointment and promotion criteria, faculty workload instrument, college catalog and handbook, and student disciplinary documents. 

  • Represents the College of Nursing in the University, community, and the field of nursing locally, regionally, nationally, and/or internationally. Serves on the Chancellor’s Cabinet, UAMS search committees, and various internal and external planning groups; serves as a liaison for alumni; engages with legislators on nursing related issues; and represents the college with the University of Arkansas System, the Arkansas Department of Higher Education, and other institutions in the state. 

  • Recruit, hire, and retain quality faculty who are prepared to meet the college’s missions of education, research, and service. Evaluate annually each associate dean and department chair in the college and direct staff reports. Review annual faculty evaluations. Review faculty promotion and tenure packets and make recommendations related to promotion and tenure to the Provost. 

  • Serve as final authority for serious disciplinary actions involving students or faculty. 

  • Participate in the negotiations for agreements with organizations (within Arkansas and outside the state) seeking a partnership or consortium to offer UAMS programs. 

  • Collaborate with Institutional Advancement on fundraising, development of prospectus, and implementation of funded initiatives.  

  • Model the Core Values of UAMS in compliance with company guidelines.


Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience


Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions)


Optional Documents:


Special Instructions to Applicants:


Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions.


All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.


Pre-employment Screening Requirements:


This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 


Constant Physical Activity:


Frequent Physical Activity:


Occasional Physical Activity:


Benefits Eligible:

Yes