Dean, School of Nursing (Anticipated Start Date July 2023)
Company: D'Youville University
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: May 27, 2023
Job Description:
Position Overview: D'Youville University is looking for a
collaborative, detail-oriented academic leader to fill the position
of Dean of the Patricia H. Garman School of Nursing (PGH SON). The
Dean is the Chief Academic Officer and Nursing Administrator of the
Patricia H. Garman School of Nursing and will be responsible for
the accomplishment of the mission, vision, strategic goals, and
expected outcomes. This position is designed to provide leadership
and oversight in a collaborative, active, engaged academic
community. The right candidate will possess strong interpersonal
and communication skills and the kind of leadership abilities that
allows for relationships and agreements developed with academic,
research, and health care communities at the local, state, and
national levels. The Dean assures compliance with regulatory and
accrediting bodies, including the Middle States Commission on
Higher Education, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education,
and the New York State Education Department. The Dean is responsive
to the leadership of D'Youville University, including the
President, Vice President for Academic Affairs, and, through them,
the Board of Trustees. Additionally, the Dean works collaboratively
with the communities of interest of the SON, including but not
limited to faculty, staff, students, families, alumni, donors,
community agencies, schools of nursing, and university deans.
Reports to: Vice President for Academic Affairs Direct Reports:
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Nursing Programs, Associate Dean
for Graduate Nursing Programs, Director for Nursing Simulation and
Clinical Practice Center, and the Administrative Assistant to the
Dean of Nursing. Responsibilities:
- Leads efforts for external fundraising from philanthropic
organizations or individuals, as well as grant-writing
initiatives
- Assures compliance with requirements and regulations of the New
York State Education Department, Middle States Higher Education
Association, and Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Develops and sustains a leadership structure within the SON to
support the accomplishment of the mission, strategic goals, and
expected outcomes
- Collaborates with faculty to assure program effectiveness for
all degree offerings, oversees curriculum development; accountable
for maintaining the program accreditation as applicable
- Guides search processes to assure compliance with D'Youville
University (DU) policies and EEOC guidelines, seeking to recruit
and retain faculty of the highest caliber to contribute to the
accomplishment of the mission, goals, and expected student
outcomes
- Supports faculty in the accomplishment of scholarship in
accordance with Boyer's model of scholarship
- Interfaces with the Department Personnel Committee as its
members recommend qualified faculty members who meet the renewal,
promotion, and tenure guidelines established by the PGH SON
faculty
- Sustains a climate of shared governance in the PGH SON,
partnering with shared governance leaders to assure accomplishment
of the mission, goals, and expected outcomes in a climate that
assures academic freedom and collegiality
- Maintains accountability for a balanced budget, seeking funding
for initiatives within the school of nursing, and assures delivery
of the curriculum through full-time, adjunct, and overload
budgets
- Supports faculty development through funding for selected
continuing education events on campus, or attendance at
professional conferences
- Actively monitors enrollment in programs and implements
feasibility studies in collaboration with faculty to assure
financial soundness of program delivery and assessing needs for new
programs that meet the needs of the community of interest and
complement the mission and goals of the University and PGH SON,
accountable for setting academic standards for admission and
requirements for graduation
- Represents the PGH SON at events on and off campus sponsored by
the SON, or representation through a designee, including, but not
limited to: PGH SON Advisory Council, New Student and Accepted
Student Days, Sigma Theta Tau Induction and the Professional Nurses
Association of Western New York Research Day, Alumni meetings,
Student Orientation sessions, Honors Convocation, Pinning
Ceremonies, White Coat Ceremonies, Commencement, and other such
events
- Represents the PGH SON on the Dean's Council, the University
Academic Council, as well as other University groups as designated
by the Vice President for Academic Affairs
- Serves as the Chair of the PGH SON Faculty Organization,
chairing meetings in accordance with bylaws
- Serves on the New York Council of Deans, the Catholic Deans of
Nursing Schools, and other such organizations representing the PGH
SON
- Attends key nursing conferences, including the American
Association of Colleges of Nursing Semiannual Dean's meetings and
other meetings as deemed appropriate to positioning the PGH SON to
accomplish the mission, strategic goals, and expected outcomes
- Promotes the accomplishments of the PGH SON constituencies
- Assures the communication of important information among PGH
SON constituencies in a timely manner
- Serves as the PGH SON's ambassador to the communities of
interest, includes supporting legislative efforts in alignment with
the President's office Qualifications:
- Licensed as a registered nurse in the State of New York (or
eligible)
- Master of Science with a major in nursing, and an earned
doctorate in nursing or a related field such as Healthcare
administration
- A minimum six years of experience in nursing education with
increasing levels of academic leadership
- Teaching experience, with expert level of knowledge surrounding
pedagogy and online course delivery, including the delivery of
advanced practice programs
- Experience as a Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
evaluator preferred
- Experience with undergraduate and graduate nursing
education
- Analytical skills pertinent to budget planning and outcomes
assessment
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Superb negotiation and conflict resolution abilities
- Outstanding organizational skills, with ability to facilitate
change to accomplish the mission, vision, strategic goals, and
expected program, student, and faculty outcomes. To apply: Submit a
CV/Resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the
position and experiences that speak to your qualification for the
position. The position is open until filled; the preference will be
given to applications submitted by April 18, 2022. D'Youville
University continues to grow its commitment to Diversity, EQUITY,
and Inclusion. Remaining true to the teachings of our Patroness,
St. Marguerite d'Youville, we seek to selflessly and
compassionately contribute to humanity by improving the lives of
individuals and society through education. D'Youville University
was founded to extend a hand to those in need and equip them,
through education, with the skills necessary to change the world. -
About the Institution: D'Youville is a highly regarded private
college and research institution with a rich history located on the
vibrant West Side of Buffalo adjacent to a growing downtown with
year-round cultural events and outdoor recreation. While preparing
students for the 21st-century, D'Youville excels at helping
students reach their career goals as change agents, doing well for
themselves and their communities by doing good. Under the
leadership of President Lorrie Clemo, the university is moving
boldly forward through a dynamic and integrated planning process to
strengthen the institution and positively impact the student
experience and surrounding community. Founded in 1908, the Grey
Nuns named the college after the Patron Saint Marguerite D'Youville
and committed to making it a compassionate place of learning for
those from underrepresented populations. That commitment and
tradition continue today. D'Youville was the first college in
Western New York to offer baccalaureate degree programs for women.
With a long Catholic history, D'Youville welcomes students of every
culture, background, and faith and is a place where different faith
traditions can be openly shared and respected. Coeducational since
1971, D'Youville strives to expand opportunities for diverse
learners, including adults, first-generation, low-income, and other
students historically underrepresented in higher education. Today,
D'Youville features an urban, growing campus community of 3,000
students and offers more than 50 majors in undergraduate, master's,
and doctoral studies including advanced certificates and
accelerated learning programs. Featuring degrees in healthcare,
business, and the liberal arts, D'Youville encourages students to
balance their learning with activities that integrate community
service with coursework. D'Youville's proud graduates have the
academic strengths necessary for careers that make a difference and
the skills to be leaders for the world. To learn more about
D'Youville, please visit -http://www.dyc.edu/.
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