Dean of the School of Nursing

Columbia International University is seeking the position of the Dean of the School of Nursing. The dean is responsible to lead CIU in the development and effective implementation of nursing programs consistent with its educational mission.

Some activities for achieving this goal include the development of nursing programs in alignment with CIU’s mission and vision;

articulating the mission of CIU’s nursing programs; and defining the vision for nursing program graduates.

Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.

SOME RESPONSIBILITIES ARE :

• Plan (strategic, tactical, operational) and implement nursing programs and activities conducted to achieve the educational mission and objectives of CIU.
• Prepare annual budgets for nursing programs.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of nursing program faculty and staff.
• Conduct assessment activities to improve programmatic effectiveness and to ensure continuing compliance with accreditation criteria.
• Issue decisions / rulings on matters of academic policy and / or procedure with respect to students and / or faculty circumstances in nursing programs.
• Represent CIU as appropriate both nationally and internationally through professional writing, speaking, and other service opportunities.

SOME REQUIREMENTS ARE :

• Knowledge of historic and current higher educational philosophy, curriculum, and practice in nursing education, especially in the Christian higher education context.
• Knowledge of institutional accreditation standards and policies of relevant accreditation and authorization bodies.
• Ability to analyze data and other sources of input to assess institutional and program effectiveness and to devise solutions to problems and challenges.
• Ability to secure cooperation from and foster cooperation among faculty, students, and leaders of other institutional units.
• Ability to advise and counsel faculty, students, and others in personal and professional matters and supervise nursing program faculty and staff.
• Ability to speak informatively and persuasively to groups of faculty, students, trustees, accreditation representatives, and various constituent publics.
• Ability to model or demonstrate servant leadership, a desire to grow spiritually, personal and professional integrity across all duties and relationships, and life-long learning.
• Graduate degree in nursing required; doctoral degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience in higher education administration and / or teaching.

CIU provides a benefits package that includes membership in the Health Plan; a 401(k) plan with match opportunity, vacation, discounted tuition Pre3K-Master’s, and more.

Qualified candidates may access the FULL job description and complete the CIU Employment Application by going to the Employment page at www.ciu.edu.

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