Wichita State University - Position Announcement Associate Dean, College of Health Professions and Chair of the School of Nursing

The College of Health Professions at Wichita State University seeks applicants for the position of Associate Dean and Chair of the School of Nursing. This is a full-time, 12-month faculty appointment. The College of Health Professions (CHP) at Wichita State University (WSU) invites applications for the position, available July, 2008.  The person appointed to the position of Associate Dean and Chair of the School of Nursing (SON) reports directly to the Dean of the College, has responsibilities as assigned by the Dean for College Leadership, and provides the overall administration and direction for the School of Nursing.

As Chair, this individual administers the School of Nursing including program management, curricula, and budgets. Responsibilities include coordination and development of all program activities in accordance with relevant accreditations (CCNE/State Board of Nursing). The Chair communicates with clinical affiliates and advisory committees, is involved in student recruitment and selection, and participates in collegial activities within CHP. The Chair is expected to participate in community activities at the local, state, and national levels to represent the School and college.  This individual demonstrates leadership in developing partnerships with various constituencies in the professional and general community.   

Qualifications

Required preparation and experience:

The applicant must hold an earned doctoral degree in nursing or related field; hold a graduate degree in nursing; demonstrate successful program  and personnel management experience; demonstrate leadership skills; have experience teaching in a university baccalaureate and graduate program; have an established record of research and contributions to related research literature; be licensed, or eligible to be licensed as a registered nurse, in Kansas; have excellent written and oral communication  skills; demonstrate a commitment to diversity. 

Preferred preparation and experience:

Active participation in related professional organizations such as the American Nurses Association and others; successfully obtained external funding to support the department and college initiatives, program development, research, and other relevant activities (e.g., grants, foundations); successfully established and maintained community partnerships; successful performance serving as a Chair/Dean; demonstrated successful implementation of policies and procedures that affect the organization of the school.

This is a full time, tenure eligible, 12-month position.  Salary is competitive, commensurate with qualifications. A full description of the position is on the College of Health Professions web site at  www.chp.wichita.edu

Starting Date: July 1, 2008

Application Procedure: The review of applications will begin April 15, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled.  Faculty rank and salary are dependent on qualifications.  Please send, via email attachment, a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to: Melissia.ward@wichita.edu. Hard copies can be mailed directly to:

Melissia Ward, Office of the Dean, College of Health Professions
Wichita State University
1845 North Fairmount
Wichita, Kansas 67260-0043

For more information or questions, contact Kathy Coufal, Ph.D., Chair, Search Committee: kathy.coufal@wichita.edu or 316-978-3171. 

Wichita State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.