Associate Dean, University of Arkansas, Fort Smith, College of Health Sciences, Fort Smith, AR

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Associate Dean: College of Health Sciences & BSN Program Director (08-11-0088)

University of Arkansas, Fort Smith, College of Health Sciences, Fort Smith, AR

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith is located on a beautiful 140-acre campus in Fort Smith, Arkansas, a historic city of more than 80,000. In January 2002, the institution moved from two-year to university status, and all members of the University team are currently engaged in development and growth. UA Fort Smith has been a leader in learning since 1928, and is the sixth largest university in Arkansas. UA Fort Smith serves more than 20,000 people annually in credit and noncredit programs.

Under the direction of the Dean, the Associate Dean will have responsibility for planning, development, and administration of all educational programs within the College. Specifically, the associate dean will be accountable for collection of outcome data for all programs. Responsibilities also include curriculum development and teaching in the BSN Program.

Minimum qualifications include a master’s degree in nursing, a doctorate in nursing or a related field preferred; teaching and administrative experience at the university level; and must hold or obtain licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Arkansas. Desired qualifications include a record of scholarly achievement; leadership skills; the ability to engage faculty and build consensus; attention to detail in the collection and analysis of outcome data; and strong oral and written communication skills. Other job related education and/or experience may be substituted for part of these requirements.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Competitive benefits package available including health, dental, life, and income protection plans; excellent retirement benefits; liberal leave plan; flex benefit plan; and tuition benefits for employee and family.

Open until filled. To ensure full consideration application materials should be submitted by January 11, 2008.

Please submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, and unofficial college transcripts to: Search Committee,
c/o Human Resources, UA Fort Smith, 5210 Grand Avenue, Fullerton Administration Building, Room 239 or P O Box 3649, Fort Smith, AR 72913-3649 or by e-mail to: jobs@uafortsmith.edu. Electronic submission is encouraged.

For additional information, visit our website at: www.uafortsmith.edu or contact the UA Fort Smith, Human Resource Department: telephone: 479-788-7088.

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