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Founding Dean, School of Nursing and Health Professions

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Rowan University
Location
Glassboro, New Jersey

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Job no: 495124
Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Faculty - The School of Health Professions, Managerial

Rowan University is seeking an innovative and entrepreneurial leader to serve as the Founding Dean of a new School of Nursing and Health Professions (SNHP) and position Rowan University for strategic growth in the areas of allied health, nursing, interprofessional practice and education, and an expanding array of health-related professions and programs. The School will build on the University’s existing portfolio of programs in health promotion (nutrition, exercise science, fitness management), public health, rehabilitation (athletic training), and diagnosis/treatment (nursing) as the foundation for development of new programs in health-related fields.

The Dean will set the vision for the School in collaboration with faculty, staff, and students within the framework of the University’s mission to provide access to an affordable and quality education for a diverse student body and to serve as an economic engine for our region and the state of New Jersey. As the chief academic and administrative officer of the School, the Dean is responsible for:

  • Leadership of strategic initiatives to advance the academic, professional, and scholarly reputation of SNHP and the University
  • Expansion of interprofessional education and partnerships with the University’s two medical schools and the regional healthcare industry
  • Engagement with community health organizations to improve health care and outcomes for underserved populations
  • Enhancement of the visibility and market share of the nursing programs
  • Development of new allied health professions programs in collaboration with external partners
  • Design of innovative pathways for prospective students interested in health and wellness careers across multiple disciplines
  • Recruitment of a diverse faculty and student body and cultivation of an inclusive environment
  • Oversight, enhancement, and development of high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs including stackable and micro-credential programs
  • Management of budgets, resources, and facilities
  • Promotion of alumni, employer, and community relationships
  • The Dean will work closely with the Provost and the academic leadership team to advance the University’s strategic priorities. The ideal candidate is an exceptional and inspirational leader who values transparency, honesty, and integrity and possesses the following qualifications:

  • Earned doctorate from an accredited institution in a field associated with the School or a related field; clinical degree, certification, and clinical service experience in a health profession is preferred
  • An established record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service commensurate with the rank of Full Professor with tenure
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion within higher education
  • Demonstrated commitment to healthcare access and health equity and experience in working with community partners
  • Outstanding leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Experience with strategic planning and new program development
  • Successful administrative experience with fiscal and managerial responsibilities, at the level of department chair (or equivalent) or above
  • Experience with modes of delivery appropriate to health professions education, including online, clinical collaborations and partnerships, service learning, and internships

  • The School enrolls over 1200 undergraduate and graduate students and offers degrees and certificates at the baccalaureate and master’s level. Further information about current program offerings is available at www.rowan.edu/shp. The position will be available July 1, 2021. The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

    Review of applications will begin on April 21, 2021, and continue until the position is filled. Applications must contain a letter of interest that includes a vision statement and clear description of experience and qualifications, current curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for five references. All applications must be submitted through our online applicant tracking system.

    Inquiries only may be directed to SNHPDeanSearch2021@rowan.edu.

    Philadelphia, with additional campuses in Camden and Stratford. The University comprises seven academic colleges and five schools—the William G. Rohrer College of Business; the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering; the Ric Edelman College of Communication and Creative Arts, the Colleges of Education, Humanities & Social Sciences, Performing Arts, and Science & Mathematics; the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University; the Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine; the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences; the current School of Health Professions; and the School of Earth and Environment—with an Honors College that spans across disciplines. Rowan is one of two public universities in the country to offer M.D. and D.O. medical degree programs. The institution is also home to the South Jersey Technology Park, which fosters the translation of applied research into commercial products and processes, the Ric & Jean Edelman Planetarium, Jean & Ric Edelman Fossil Park & Museum, and the Virtual Reality Center. Rowan University has been recognized as one of the top 100 public universities in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and the 4th fastest growing research university among public doctoral institutions by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

    Advertised: Apr 6 2021 Eastern Daylight Time
    Applications close:

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    Working at Rowan University 

    Rowan University, located a half-hour outside of Philadelphia with its main campus in suburban Glassboro, N.J., is an institution on the move.

    This summer, the University opened Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU) in partnership with Cooper University Health Care, in Camden. The first new four-year, M.D.-granting medical school in New Jersey in more than 35 years, CMSRU welcomed its first class in August 2012.

    Rowan continues to work with the Borough of Glassboro and private developers on Rowan Boulevard, a $300 million redevelopment project that links the University’s main campus to the historic downtown. This fall alone, the partners broke ground for a new academic building/parking garage and a Marriott Courtyard Hotel. Rowan Boulevard already includes a Barnes & Noble Collegiate Superstore, housing for approximately 1,300 students and retail space.

    The University also recently created a School of Biomedical Sciences, which joins nine colleges. In addition to CMSRU they are: the Rohrer College of Business, Communication & Creative Arts, Education, Engineering, Graduate & Continuing Education, Humanities & Social Sciences, Performing Arts, and Science & Mathematics.

    Earlier in 2012, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie awarded Rowan state research institution status (not Carnegie classification) as part of the New Jersey Medical and Health Science Education Restructuring Act, making Rowan only the second comprehensive public research institution in the State. That Act also opened the door to Rowan partnering with Rutgers-Camden to create a College of Health Sciences in Camden near CMSRU. The vision for that College calls for schools of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, public health, food science and 16 allied health programs. The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey’s School of Osteopathic Medicine in nearby Stratford, N.J., is to become part of Rowan in the near future. When that occurs, Rowan will be only the second school in the nation with M.D. and D.O. medical programs.

    A selective, medium‑sized public university, Rowan is recognized for its nationally ranked academic and athletic programs, talented professors and high‑tech facilities. The University, which has a branch campus in Camden, N.J., and the South Jersey Technology Park at Rowan University in Mantua, N.J., prides itself on being able to provide its more than 12,000 students with an outstanding education at an exceptional value.

     The University offers 57 undergraduate majors, including four undergraduate degree-completion programs; three dual bachelor’s/master’s degrees; more than 40 master’s level programs (including specializations); approximately 25 graduate-level certificate programs; 12 post-baccalaureate programs or endorsements; and two doctoral/specialist programs, including the M.D. degree from its medical school. Students can pursue their degrees at the main campus, the Camden campus, online or at several community colleges, as well as at CMSRU.

    Rowan has been recognized by national organizations that evaluate colleges and universities. U.S. News & World Report ranked Rowan 19th among Best Regional Universities—North, third among the public institutions in the category. The Princeton Review named Rowan among 222 institutions in its Best in the Northeast section of its website feature 2013 Best Colleges: Region by Region and included the Rohrer College of Business in its edition of the Best 296 Business Schools. The Princeton Review also listed Rowan, which in the past has been recognized by the U.S. EPA as a Top Green Power Purchaser in its athletic conference, in its Guide to 322 Green Colleges: 2012 Edition.

    Employees:

    Currently, Rowan University employs 1,090 faculty members: full-time tenure-track professors, full-time temporary professors, part-time professors and adjuncts. The University also employs 940 staff members.

    Recognizing that employees, students and the community are valuable resources, Rowan’s Human Resources Department supports the University’s vision and mission; encourages the personal and professional enrichment of employees; provides services appropriate to employees’ needs; and promotes awareness, learning and collaboration.

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