School of Nursing Dean

The Dean of the School of Nursing serves as principal academic and administrative leader of the School of Nursing working to achieve the College’s mission and strategic plan initiatives. The Dean has the responsibility for, planning, budgeting, scheduling, staffing, curriculum, instruction, program and instructional quality, student academic success and other academic matters. This position actively represents and promotes the School and the College to students, healthcare business and industry, parents, professional organizations, secondary and post-secondary articulation partners, and other relevant constituencies. The Dean may deliver assigned classes in accordance with College loading policy and course objectives as needed. Proactively identifies opportunities and challenges for the School particularly in the context of linkages to healthcare sectors, current and future workforce needs and instructional resources, the College’s Strategic Plan, and the College’s Development Office.

Responsibilities:

Leadership

Work with the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs and Associate Vice President for Nursing Education to support the College’s mission, strategic planning and College development initiatives. Recommend instructional and general policies, conduct meetings to facilitate planning and collegial decision-making and to keep faculty and staff informed about issues and projects for the overall College instructional program. Maintain current knowledge of trends and innovations in post-secondary education. Participate in scholarly activities related to the discipline/focus. Provide leadership for program improvement, development, and review and recommend changes to maintain relevance of academic programs and to meet student, healthcare business and industry, workforce and community needs. Promote excellence in learning centered teaching and promote faculty engagement in scholarly activities. Link the College’s Strategic Plan with School strategies, objectives and initiatives. Ensure School’s compliance with applicable policies, accreditation standards and legal requirements.

Instruction

Deliver assigned classes in accordance with College loading policy and course objectives. Develop and maintain course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and other course materials. Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other documentation as required. Maintain a safe, quality classroom/lab, including equipment, supplies, inventory and maintenance.

Curriculum and Program Development

Coordinate with Student Affairs and Marketing and Communications activities for student recruitment, advising, registration, retention, graduation and other promotional activities. Develop secondary and post-secondary linkages, including the facilitation of high school-based dual credit initiatives. Facilitate the development of course schedules conducive to student enrollment. Participate in career services and alumni activities.

Resource Management

Develop and manage the School budget consistent with college policy and sound financial management principles. Facilitate data-driven analysis of information regarding curriculum related matters. Facilitate program review process in a timely manner. Identify and prioritize School needs, secure available funding, and strategically allocate and re-allocate resources. Confer with faculty regarding ideas for program improvement to find resources for development through grants, College development initiatives and special projects. Work with Regional Development Office to identify specific fundraising opportunities that support the priorities and needs of the School.

Staffing

Interview and participate in selecting employees; orient, train, supervise, develop, evaluate, mentor, counsel, discipline and terminate personnel according to established policies and procedures. Facilitate assignment of faculty to classes, monitor schedules and workload for accuracy throughout the semester.

Advising and Student Success

Work with faculty and staff to assess students and continuously monitor their progress for success. Ensure compliance with College policy to resolve student issues and assist faculty and staff to refer issues (student behavior, grade changes, etc.) to appropriate departments. Provide student advising support as applicable.

Institutional and Professional Service

Participate in School, campus and college-wide committees. Serve discipline by providing leadership and participation in appropriate professional organizations.

Community Relations/Outreach

Communicate with leaders in the private and public sectors and in educational agencies to determine needs for new courses and programs and establish advisory committees as appropriate. Directly work with the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Associate Vice President for Nursing Education for promotion of the School and College development initiatives. Facilitate academic partnerships between the School and four-year transfer institutions; assure maximum course articulation for students. Participate and provide professional expertise to aid or lead organizations that create linkages between the college and the community.

The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in nursing required (doctorate preferred) from a regionally accredited institution.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Registered Nurse to teach in clinical setting.
• Demonstrated experience in nursing education and administration.
• Current, unencumbered Indiana Registered nurse license (or eligibility).

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.