An Invitation to Apply: Dean, College of Nursing Texas Woman s University College of Nursing invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the College of Nursing. The Dean serves as the chief academic and administrative officer of the College and reports to the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs. Responsibilities include academic management, fiscal management, quality assurance, faculty and staff evaluation, grants and research oversight, program planning and evaluation, community relations and resource development. Work is performed under minimal supervision with evaluation based on the effective operation of the administrative function. The performance evaluation is conducted through the performance evaluation system and in accordance with the University Policies & Procedures. RESPONSIBILITIES Position responsibilities include but are not limited to: Provides academic leadership for the College. Actively works to promote collaborative partnerships to include: interdisciplinary, interinstitutional, and health-related partnerships. Plans, coordinates and evaluates short and long-range goals and objectives for the College. Provides leadership in establishing and meeting enrollment goals. Establishes, implements and monitors policies and procedures for the College. Provides information and makes recommendations to the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs on all matters related to the College. Serves as liaison between the College and TWU central administration. Directs and evaluates the work of the associate deans and other direct subordinates within the College. Provides leadership and guidance in faculty and staff searches and supports access, equity and diversity. -1-
Recommends faculty for promotion and tenure consideration. Formulates and administers the College budget. Sets priorities for resource allocation and utilization. Works with appropriate departments to develop external funding. Responsible for establishing job standards for subordinate staff and effectively evaluating staff under charge. Maintains compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies, procedures and regulations. QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and professional experience: An earned doctoral degree in nursing or a related field (in which case a masters degree in nursing is required). Eligibility for licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Texas. A minimum of five years of academic administrative leadership experience and achievement in positions of progressively-increasing responsibility in higher education RN program. A minimum of three years teaching in a higher education RN program. An established record of teaching, research and service at a level consistent with TWU requirements for the rank of full professor. Substantial experience in: organizational management, curricular development, budget management, research facilitation and funding, policy management, academic leadership and management of instruction. Ability to plan, direct, and evaluate a complex operation for the accomplishment of long-term and short-term goals of the University. Ability to promote collaborative partnerships including: interdisciplinary, inter-institutional and health-related partnerships. Ability to communicate and present information effectively, both orally and in writing, at all levels within the University, to public groups, and to the TWU Board of Regents. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff and the public. TO APPLY: The executive search firm The Hollander Group has been selected to assist the search committee in its efforts for this recruitment. Review of candidates will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications - comprising cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of graduate transcripts should be submitted in electronic form to info@thehollandergroup.net. Online application via the University s HR website is also required for candidacy. Requests for additional information and for the position should be directed to: Clifford R. Hollander, PhD, or Sharon M. Flynn Hollander, RN, MBA Email: info@thehollandergroup.net -2-
Phone: 202-270-8772 Fax: 877-334-0626 Texas Woman's University strives to provide an educational environment that affirms the rights and dignity of each individual, fosters diversity, and encourages a respect for the differences among persons. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is considered inappropriate. Texas Woman's University is committed to equal opportunity in employment and education and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, veteran's status, or against qualified disabled persons. Texas Woman's University, an AA/EEO employer, supports diversity. Men and women, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, are encouraged to apply. ABOUT TEXAS WOMAN S UNIVERSITY (TWU) Texas Woman s University is a Doctoral/Research public university that emphasizes the liberal arts and sciences and specialized or professional studies. Texas Woman s University is the largest university primarily for women in the United States. The University includes four colleges -- the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Professional Education, the College of Health Sciences and the College of Nursing -- and the Graduate School. In addition to the main campus in Denton, the University operates health science centers in Dallas and Houston, where upper-level and graduate students pursue studies in health-related disciplines. Traditional didactic courses are joined by an e-learning campus offering innovative online degree programs in business, education and general studies. Texas Woman's University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS) to award baccalaureate, master s, and doctorate degrees. Recent TWU accomplishments include: Eleven consecutive years of enrollment growth resulting in an all-time record of 15,168 students in fall 2012. Since 1999, producing more than 20,000 graduates in critical fields including health care, education and business. Graduating more new health care professionals than any other university in Texas. TWU Mission Texas Woman s University builds on its long tradition as a public institution primarily for women by educating a diverse community of students to lead personally and professionally fulfilling lives. TWU prepares women and men for leadership and service through high quality undergraduate, graduate and professional programs on campus and at a distance. A TWU education ignites potential, purpose and a pioneering spirit. TWU Campuses and Centers Denton Campus The Texas Woman s University main campus is located in Denton, Texas, a city of about 119,000 residents located 38 miles north of Dallas and Fort Worth, the nation s ninth largest urban center. -3-
T. Boone Pickens Institute of Health Science Dallas Center The T. Boone Pickens Institute of Health Sciences Dallas Center, an eight-story, 190,000 square foot building in the prestigious Southwestern Medical District, houses the Houston J. and Florence A. Doswell College of Nursing Dallas, the TWU Stroke Center and the University s physical therapy, occupational therapy and health systems management programs. The Center provides excellent clinical experience and educational resources for students who seek innovative opportunities in a world-class research and educational setting. Institute of Health Sciences Houston Center The Texas Woman s University Institute of Health Sciences-Houston Center, located in Houston s world-renowned Texas Medical Center, is a state-of-the-art, 10-story, 202,000 square-foot campus in one building. The Institute is designed to house the existing and future professional programs in a multi-disciplinary academic environment. The nursing programs in Houston are housed in the Nelda C. Stark College of Nursing Houston. Of Note About TWU Texas Woman s University has received numerous recognitions of late for the excellence of its academic programs and service to the state and the communities it serves. These include: U.S. News and World Report magazine ranks TWU in the top three in the state and the top 10 nationally among universities with the most diverse student populations. (2013 Best Colleges issue) U.S. News and World Report ranks TWU s library and information studies and occupational and physical therapy programs among the nation s best. (2013 Best Graduate Schools issue) Poder Hispanic magazine ranks TWU 13th among Texas public universities awarding master's degrees to Hispanics. (2012) TWU is one of six regional SENCER (Science Education for New Civic Engagements and Responsibilities) Centers in the country. SENCER is a comprehensive faculty development and science education reform project funded by the National Science Foundation. ABOUT THE TWU COLLEGE OF NURSING The TWU College of Nursing (CON) is one of the oldest and largest in the United States, offering a full range of bachelor s degree, master s degree, post-master s certificate and doctoral degree programs. The first time pass rate on the national licensing exam is 97%. The College operates on all three campuses. The Dean resides on the Denton campus; each campus, including Denton, has an Associate Dean who has operational responsibility the nursing programs on that campus. CON Mission The College of Nursing seeks to support and empower students of all ages and ethnic groups to address the health care needs and issues of the people in Texas, the nation and the world through acquiring nursing knowledge and leadership skills for entry level, advanced practice and scientific roles by integrating health promotion and disease prevention with diverse groups in a time of rapid technological and societal change. -4-
College of Nursing Academic Programs The College of Nursing offers a full range of programs leading to bachelor s, master s, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and PhD degrees: Bachelor of Science (BS) Programs Traditional BS Program Weekend/Evenings Program (Dallas campus only) RN BS Completion Program (100% online) Master of Science (MS) Programs Nurse Practitioner (NP) Program (Family (FNP), Adult (ANP), Women s Health (WHNP), Pediatrics (PNP) and Acute Care (ACNP) concentrations Clinical Nurse Leader Nursing Education Program (100% online) Nursing Health Systems Management RN MS Program Post Baccalaureate RN MS Program Post MS Certificate Program (in the Nurse Practitioner (NP), Nurse Educator (NE) and Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) Roles Doctoral Program: Doctoral Program in Nursing Science (PhD) Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program College of Nursing Accreditation The College of Nursing is fully accredited by the Texas Board of Nursing and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The next accreditation visit will be in Fall 2013. College of Nursing Faculty In Fall 2012, the College of Nursing had 99 full-time faculty members and 3 part-time faculty members. College of Nursing Student Enrollments as of Fall 2012 In Fall 2012, the College of Nursing enrollment was comprised of 988 undergraduate students (834 BS and 154 RN), 759 master s degree students, 35 DNP students and 125 PhD students. -5-