Dean, School of Nursing

Posting Number FAC00131PO23 Advertised Title Dean, School of Nursing Campus Aiken College/Division USC Aiken College/Division Level Department AIK Nursing Advertised Salary Range Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.
5 Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Basis 12 months Work County Aiken Tenure Information Tenure-Track/Tenured Job Search Category Faculty About USC About University of South Carolina From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state.
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Position Description Advertised Job Summary Dean of the School of Nursing The University of South Carolina Aiken invites applications for the position of the Dean of the School of Nursing.
The Dean provides leadership and guidance in all aspects of the college, including teaching, scholarship/creative activities, intellectual development, program development, advancement, administrative management, and representation of the School both within and outside the University.
The School of Nursing supports 16 full time faculty, enrolls approximately 350 students and offers the Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) as a face-to-face traditional offering or an RN/BSN completion track online.
The BSN program is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and is approved by the South Carolina Board of Nursing.
The pass rate for the NCLEX exam exceeds the National average.
Reporting to the Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the responsibilities of the dean include, but are not limited to: support faculty recruitment, development, evaluation, and promotion; manage financial, personnel, and physical resources; lead and support accreditation processes; cultivate and steward alumni and community relations; collaborate with partners within and outside the university; and secure and facilitate external funding through fundraising and grant acquisition, both public and private.
Qualifications: · Master’s degree and earned doctorate in nursing required.
PhD in Nursing preferred.
· Unencumbered SC and GA nursing licenses must be obtained by date of hire.
· Experience in administration and accreditation in a traditional baccalaureate nursing degree granting institution.
Master’s education experience a plus.
· Established record of academic and professional achievement meriting tenure at the appropriate rank.
· Demonstrated commitment to creating a climate of research excellence, mentoring, and scholarly achievements.
· Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with varied internal and external constituencies.
· Recent teaching and clinical experience preferred.
· Dynamic and visionary leadership with enthusiasm for the position and the ability to build a strong sense of collegiality in the School and across campus.
· An ability to foster faculty development in teaching, scholarship, and service.
· A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
USC Aiken continues to diversify its faculty ranks to more closely resemble our student population, approximately 40% of whom are from underrepresented racial or ethnic groups.
USC Aiken is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, transgender status, genetics, protected veteran status, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.
Review of applications will begin September 23, 2023, and continue until the position is filled, with face-to-face interviews beginning in January 2024.
To be considered for this position, applicants must apply online and upload the following with their online application: a letter describing the interest and qualifications for the position, a current CV, and full contact information for 3 professional references.
References will not be contacted without permission.
Please direct additional questions to Dr.
Judy Beck, Search Chair, judyb@usca.
edu.
Finalists will be required to submit official hard copy transcripts and three signed recommendation letters.
The University of South Carolina Aiken, a public comprehensive university in the University of South Carolina system, offers undergraduate and master’s degrees to more than 3,900 students in 50 programs of study.
USC Aiken, newly recognized as a master’s-granting university, has long been ranked as a top public regional college in the South by U.
S.
News & World Report’s guide “America’s Best Colleges” with 23 consecutive years ranking among the top three and 15 times as #1.
Additionally, USC Aiken was recognized for being a Best College for Veterans and a Top Performer in Social Mobility.
USC Aiken is South Carolina’s COPLAC institution providing a unique and strong liberal arts core within our degree offerings.
We boast students from 35 states and 32 countries.
USC Aiken has ten NCAA Division II Athletic programs.
Learn more about the Department of Communication and Emerging Media and USC Aiken at www.
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Situated on 450 acres, USC Aiken is located thirty minutes from Augusta, GA (home of the Masters Tournament and Fort Gordon, new home of US Army Cyber Command), one hour from Columbia, SC, and within three hours of Charleston, SC, coastal beaches, and the Appalachian Mountains.
Aiken is noted for its famous thoroughbred horses, numerous parks and golf courses, wonderful weather, spacious avenues, and historic homes.
Required Education and Experience Qualifications: · Master’s degree and earned doctorate in nursing required.
· Unencumbered SC and GA nursing licenses must be obtained by date of hire.
· Experience in administration and accreditation in a traditional baccalaureate nursing degree granting institution.
· Established record of academic and professional achievement meriting tenure at the appropriate rank.
· Demonstrated commitment to creating a climate of research excellence, mentoring, and scholarly achievements.
· Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with varied internal and external constituencies.
· Dynamic and visionary leadership with enthusiasm for the position and the ability to build a strong sense of collegiality in the School and across campus.
· An ability to foster faculty development in teaching, scholarship, and service.
· A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Preferred Qualifications PhD in Nursing preferred.
Master’s education experience a plus.
Recent teaching and clinical experience preferred.
Posting Detail Information Desired Start Date 07/01/2024 Job Open Date 08/23/2023 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant In addition to completing the online application, please also upload the following with your online application: a letter describing the interest and qualifications for the position, a current CV, and full contact information for 3 professional references.
References will not be contacted without permission.
Please direct additional questions to Dr.
Judy Beck, Search Chair, judyb@usca.
edu.
Finalists will be required to submit official hard copy transcripts and three signed recommendation letters.
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website.
After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time.
This employment site is updated on a regular basis.
The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors.
Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
Review of applications will begin September 23, 2023, and continue until the position is filled, with face-to-face interviews beginning in January 2024.
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