Assistant Dean – Lincoln Division

University of Nebraska Medical Center

College of Nursing

Assistant Dean – Lincoln Division

The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) College of Nursing invites applications and nominations for the Assistant Dean of the Lincoln Division. The BSN program is the emphasis at the Lincoln Division, although students in the College’s graduate programs also are affiliated with the Division.  This position is one of four Division Assistant Deans for campuses throughout Nebraska in Lincoln, Kearney, Scottsbluff, and Norfolk.  The position reports to the Dean of the UNMC College of Nursing.

Qualifications for the Assistant Dean of the Lincoln Division position include:

·         Earned doctorate with graduate degree in nursing

·         Experience and qualifications commensurate with appointment at Associate or Full Professor academic rank

·         Clear demonstration of scholarly work and career development

·         Strong interpersonal relations and communication skills

·         Leadership activity in professional nursing organizations

·         Experience in administration is highly desired

·         Must have or be eligible to apply for a Nebraska nursing license

As members of the College of Nursing faculty, Assistant Deans also participate in the faculty role of teaching, research, and service.  In addition to teaching, research and service, the administrative responsibilities of the Assistant Dean in Lincoln constitute approximately 50% effort of a full time appointment and include:

• Mentoring faculty in their teaching, scholarship, and service activities
• Managing the learning environment and operation of the Division
• Handling faculty recruitment and making recommendations to the Dean for faculty appointment, promotion, tenure, and merit increases
• Overseeing recruitment, supervision, and evaluation of staff
• Administering of and participation in recruitment, retention, and progression of students; overall responsibility for the quality of teaching and for student welfare
• Assigning of faculty to teaching responsibilities
• Managing budget, resource, and information management in collaboration with other College of Nursing administrators
• Collaborating with other administrators of the College of Nursing, liaison to local and university community, and representing the Dean in the region
• Maintaining his or her scholarly work

For more information, contact Dr. Bunny Pozehl, Chair of the Search Committee, by e-mail at bpozehl@unmc.edu or 402-472-9994.

UNMC is an equal opportunity employer.  Terms of employment are in keeping with University of Nebraska and UNMC policy. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Job #F2012-186.  Apply at https://jobs.unmc.edu