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Position Rank – Commensurate with rank, experience, and education
Department – School of Nursing
Supervisor – Vice President for Academic Affairs
Benefits – Yes
Status – Full-time, 12-month.

Bushnell University’s School of Nursing, located in Eugene, OR invites applications for the Dean of Nursing. This position has a negotiable start date. Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for academic and administrative oversight of all nursing programs at Bushnell University.
• Provides leadership and vision for the School of Nursing.
• Actively participates in and supports the University’s Strategic Plan Initiatives.
• Oversees program assessment procedures, program and course review, national accreditation and other approval processes, and ensures compliance with institutional assessment standards.
• Maintains primary responsibly for delivery of all nursing programs.
• Develops, implements, and oversees a faculty, staff, and student recruitment and retention plan for the School of Nursing.
• Develops and administers the School of Nursing’s operating budget.
• Identifies and actively participates in opportunities for new program development within the School of Nursing.
• Possess knowledge and experience with grant writing/funding.
• Supports the missions of the University and School of Nursing.

Position Duties & Responsibilities Specific to this Position

• Collaborates with Program Directors and nursing faculty to ensure program quality and effectiveness and to promote student learning and satisfaction in all student populations.
• Collaborates with the University’s Admission, Marketing, and Advancement staff to promote and support activities that promote and enhance the School of Nursing.
• Works collaboratively with nursing’s Enrollment and Academic Advisors.
• Ensures all new nursing faculty are oriented to the University and School of Nursing.
• Assigns faculty workloads in collaboration with Program Directors.
• In collaboration with Program Directors, supervises nursing faculty and staff, monitors performance, and conducts annual performance reviews.
• Collaborates with Program Directors and nursing faculty on matters related to Taskstream.
• Disseminates program and other information, as appropriate, to nursing faculty, students, and community partners.
• Chairs nursing’s Community Advisory Committee, nurse faculty, and other meetings.
• Maintains current and cultivates new community partnerships.
• Serves as a member the Dean’s Cabinet.
• Keeps professionally current by participating in professional development and other activities.
• Maintains current credentials or licensures.
• Creates and maintains a positive, inclusive, collaborative work and learning environment that focuses on safety, respect of students and colleagues.
• Engages in effective communication, both verbally and in writing, utilizing tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Carries a regular teaching load of up to 15 credits within the calendar year.
• Works collaboratively with VPAA to schedule up to 16 hours/month of work release time to pursue advanced education and/or clinical practice opportunities that support current role and professional development.
• Possesses effective listening skills and the ability to speak and write clearly.
• Possesses exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Models professional nursing practices and behaviors for colleagues and students.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check.
• Other duties as assigned.

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