Dean/Professor

Job Summary

ETSU seeks a passionate nurse leader who demonstrates respect for the complex nature of interprofessional education and practice across settings and specialties.

The Dean is expected to cultivate a healthy work environment by embracing a culture of transparency and shared governance, assuring the well-being of the College through the allocation of funds, space, and other resources to support the College mission.

• Reporting to the Provost, the Dean will serve as the chief academic and administrative officer of the College of Nursing, responsible for promoting and sustaining excellence in teaching;
• curriculum and program development and evaluation; faculty research and scholarship; faculty and staff recruitment, employment, professional development, and program evaluation;

student success and support services; and health care delivery in the region through the College and University practice network.

Working directly with the Vice President for Clinical Affairs, the Dean will support and develop strong interprofessional collaborative relationships with other Colleges within the University, external academic institutions, local and regional health systems, healthcare providers, and community partners.

The Dean will provide leadership for strategic planning and policymaking, representing the College and University and assuring compliance with internal and external policies, accreditation, and certification requirements.

The Dean will set the conditions for interdisciplinary research growth commensurate with ETSU’s R2 : High Research Activity classification, encourage engagement with research teams across campus, and align research with the University’s commitment to rural population health improvement.

The Dean will promote a just culture where all will flourish. Embracing a strong professional identity in nursing, the Dean will be active in regional, national, and international organizations, be steadfast in procuring external resources to improve and grow the college as a whole and be intentional in creating nurse leaders who will impact healthcare delivery across all care environments.

These environments include practice networks, local and regional healthcare systems, and community-based organizations, assuring excellent outcomes and influencing health policy to enhance the health of the region and beyond.

For consideration, candidates must apply and submit all required documents through Parker Executive Search at :

ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance.

ETSU is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• A record of progressive, innovative, and effective academic leadership and administrative experience;
• A strong record of funded research and scholarship;
• Teaching and curriculum experience in undergraduate and graduate nursing education, including doctoral education;
• Evidence of exceptional communication skills;
• Ability to engage in collaborative, constructive approaches to decision-making;
• Ability to develop and maintain partnerships with internal and external community stakeholders;
• Evidence of strong commitment to the nursing profession;
• Demonstrated advocacy for faculty research, scholarship, and practice that crosses the care continuum;
• Ability to provide strong fiscal management and oversight and guide development activities.

Required Qualifications

• An earned doctoral degree in Nursing, or doctorate in a related field with a master’s degree in nursing;
• Three (3) or more years of significant leadership experience in a nursing field;
• Current licensure or eligibility for licensure in Tennessee or a compact state.

Preferred Qualifications

• The knowledge and skills necessary to create academic programs that support regional clinical practice, administration of nurse-led clinics, and federally qualified health centers.
• Experience in rural health care and vulnerable populations, distance education, trauma-informed care and education, and collaborating with public and private sectors of health care communities for grant funding and partnership opportunities.
30+ days ago