Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Application deadline: March 1, 2024
Senior Consultant: Kate Nolde
Kate.Nolde@academicsearch.org
Associate Consultant: Marcie Mikolay
marcie.mikolay@academicsearch.org
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. The Dean is the chief academic officer for the College and reports directly to the Provost and Vice-President for Academic Affairs. Reporting to the Academic Vice President and Provost, the Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences is responsible for enhancing the College’s profile, visibility and effectiveness. With the input and support from faculty, staff, students, alumni, and external stakeholders, the Dean will maintain a vision and strategic plan that builds upon the College’s strengths and aligns with the mission and vision of the University, develops collaborative relationships and recognizes the opportunities for innovation in healthcare education. With an expanding Nursing and Health Sciences Campus and recent classification as a Carnegie R1 University, the Dean has the opportunity to develop and expand academic programs and foster a robust research environment.
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The ideal candidate should possess an earned terminal degree in a discipline representative of the programs offered in the College and professional accomplishments and qualifications consistent with appointment as a tenured professor. A minimum of 5 years of demonstrated administrative leadership in nursing/health sciences academics (dean, associate dean, program director, department head, or equivalent) is also required. Candidates must have demonstrated excellence as a professional educator, researcher, and administrator and have a firm understanding of Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Commission on Accreditation of Health Informatics and Information Education (CAHIIM), and other accreditation organizations.
It is important that the new Dean have a commitment to a culture of diversity, equity, respect, and inclusion, demonstrated ability to build working relationships with people having a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences different from one’s own. Success in collaborating with stakeholders to create new programs that address the workforce needs is necessary, in addition to possessing exceptional skills in communication, interpersonal relations, consensus-building, and advocacy, with the ability to be persuasive while speaking with different audiences.
Academic Search, Inc. has been selected to assist the University in this important search. All inquiries and nominations can be submitted to Kate Nolde, Senior Consultant at ULLNAHS@academicsearch.org. Ms. Nolde is available to speak confidentially during the holiday break. You may wish to call her at 570-419-3457.
Interested applicants should send all the following materials to Nursing & Health Sciences Application Site to be considered for this position: 1) letter of interest stating how the candidate’s experiences and qualifications address expectations and priorities of the position; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) statement of leadership philosophy; and 4) list of five references. All applicant names will remain confidential, except for those candidates invited for a campus interview. Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For best consideration by the search committee, candidate materials should be submitted by March 1, 2024.