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Dean, School of Nursing

Company: MGH Institute of Health Professions

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The MGH Institute of Health Professions invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the newly restructured School of Nursing. The Dean reports to the Provost and is responsible for providing leadership and administration of all nursing programs. The School of Nursing serves over 300 students with 35 full-time faculty, and offers an accelerated BSN program, an entry-level and post-professional Master of Science in Nursing, a Certificate of Advanced Study, and its newest program, the Doctor of Nursing Practice, one of the first DNP programs in the country. The Dean will have the opportunity to work with the faculty to shape the future of the School, as well as participating as a key member of the Institute’s leadership team.

The Dean should be a visionary leader, able to manage growth and change, and foster partnerships at the local, national, and international levels. Desirable characteristics include a record of scholarship, preferably with a history of grant funding, experience in graduate level education, and professional recognition commensurate with the rank of Professor. Other preferred qualifications include ability to recruit and mentor faculty at all levels, experience in curriculum development and accreditation, effective organizational skills, experience in fund-raising, understanding of contemporary technology and innovative teaching methodologies, and a commitment to diversity, interdisciplinary education and collaboration with other health disciplines. The successful candidate will be a licensed RN, eligible for licensure in Massachusetts, hold a graduate degree in nursing and an earned doctorate in nursing or a related discipline.

The MGH Institute of Health Professions, founded in 1977, is an autonomous graduate educational institution accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. With over 800 students, the Institute offers innovative interdisciplinary graduate programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Nursing, Physical Therapy and Medical Imaging, with initiatives in place for new programs. The Institute is an academic affiliate of the Massachusetts General Hospital and a member of the Partners HealthCare System. Close ties to clinical and academic institutions in the Boston area contribute to a rich and diverse environment for research and scholarship, excellence in clinical practice, and exciting teaching opportunities. The Institute is located in the historic Charlestown Navy Yard, which also houses a major research presence of the Massachusetts General Hospital.

TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted electronically, including a letter of interest explaining how personal and professional strengths fit qualifications for the position, a current curriculum vitae, and a list of three references with contact information. References will not be notified without applicant’s permission. Submit all materials to Rent Consulting Group, LLC, at grent@rentconsultinggroup.com. Nominations are encouraged and can be made to the same address. Confidential review of applications will begin March 10, 2009 and continue until the position is filled, with a desired start date of July 1, 2009.

Visit the Institute website at www.mghihp.edu. MGH Institute of Health Professions is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action/Title VII/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution

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