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Dean of the College of Nursing

Confidential, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Dean of the College of Nursing

About the Company

Leading research & academic institution for healthcare practitioners

Industry Higher Education

Type Educational Institution

Employees 501-1000

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Dean for its College of Nursing, a pivotal role at the intersection of academic nursing, an integrated academic health system, and national policy. The successful candidate will be a bold, visionary leader with the intellectual range, strategic clarity, and national stature to elevate nursing education, expand research and innovation, and strengthen the College's influence in the future of healthcare. This leadership position demands a candidate energized by the possibility of impact, ready to lead in a setting celebrated for excellence, discovery, and a commitment to improving health outcomes. The Dean will be responsible for shaping the national and international discourse on nursing, leading the growth of the College's research enterprise, and enhancing the student experience across master's and doctoral programs.

Applicants for the Dean position at the company's College of Nursing must have an earned doctorate in nursing or a closely related field, with a strong history of leadership in academic nursing, a distinguished scholarly record, and proven success in securing external research funding. The role requires a leader with the capacity to integrate emerging technologies and evidence-based practices into education and to drive interprofessional collaboration. The Dean will also be tasked with strengthening community partnerships, expanding the College's role in health equity, and fostering a culture of inclusive excellence. Key responsibilities include stewarding the College's academic, research, and clinical contributions, deepening integration with the Department of Nursing, and the Department of Academic Practice Nursing, and ensuring the long-term institutional vitality through faculty development and succession planning.

Hiring Manager Title Provost

Travel Percent Less than 10%

Functions

Education/Academic Administration Medical Care/Hospital Administration