Wisconsin

Wisconsin

Dean of the School of Nursing

University of Wisconsin Madison

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About the role

  • The University of Wisconsin-Madison, established in 1848 and considered one of the world's outstanding public research universities, invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the School of Nursing.
  • The University has a long-standing commitment to shared governance.
  • The University of Wisconsin-Madison is ranked among the top universities in the world and has the #5 national research ranking among public U.S. universities.

Responsibilities

  • Leads efforts to secure external funding from state and federal government agencies, foundations, corporations, alumni, and philanthropic partners to advance the school's mission and impact
  • Oversees the development and administration of complex, multi-unit budgets, ensuring responsible fiscal planning and resource allocation to support strategic priorities
  • Collaborates effectively with other deans, campus leaders, and Universities of Wisconsin partners to support interdisciplinary initiatives, shared governance, and institutional strategic priorities
  • Partners with university and SoN faculty and staff to ensure robust data systems are in place to support continuous assessment, quality improvement, strategic planning, and evidence-informed decision making

Requirements

  • Strong skills in strategic planning, financial stewardship, personnel management, and resource development, with a track record of leadership in aligning operations with mission-driven goals
  • Important information regarding confidentiality: Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, UW-Madison is required by Wis.
  • We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
  • Degree and area of specialization:
  • If earned research doctorate is not in nursing, candidates must hold a graduate degree in nursing.
  • Additionally, candidates must have a demonstrated record of excellence in research, teaching, and service to ensure eligibility for tenure at UW-Madison.
  • Eligibility for Registered Nurse licensure in Wisconsin is also required.
  • Demonstrated record of transformative leadership that fosters connection in higher education with a commitment to advancing excellence in undergraduate, graduate, and professional nursing education across a broad range of learning environments
  • Deep understanding of the evolving challenges facing nursing education, research, and practice, and a vision for responding to these complex state, national, and global challenges to advance the nursing profession
  • Demonstrated ability to cultivate and sustain strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders-including academic, clinical, community, and policy leaders-to advance health care access for all and interprofessional collaboration
  • Dedication to establishing a strategic vision for growth and expanded support for research and scholarship that drives knowledge creation, translation, dissemination, and policy impact, especially in the SoN's signature research areas of aging and care for older adults; children, families, and reproductive health; health care access for all; health systems and public health; mental health and substance use; symptom science and palliative care; as well as areas of clinical scholarship: community outreach and engagement; health systems and health policy; professional practice and education; and teaching and learning
  • Strong advocate for interprofessional education and practice, with experience fostering collaboration across disciplines to prepare future health professionals for team-based care
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including collegiality and collaboration
  • A firm understanding of higher education and the dynamic and ever-evolving healthcare landscape
  • Proven ability to recruit, develop, and lead high-performing teams that foster a culture of excellence, effectiveness, accountability, and support shared governance

Benefits

  • Cooper Hall is designed to advance nursing science and scholarship while supporting collaboration, mentorship, and best practices in innovative teaching and learning in nursing and interprofessional health education.
  • This innovative instructional and research unit includes five simulation environments, making it possible to simulate entire episodes of care utilizing clinic, hospital, home and e/health support environments.
  • The SoN's robust and strategic research and scholarship enterprise contributes to a vibrant campus environment for interdisciplinary research in health care, interprofessional practice, and education.
  • Provides leadership in the recruitment, development, evaluation, and retention of faculty and staff, while fostering a culture of excellence, connection and engagement, wellness, and ongoing professional growth
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