Dean, School of Nursing

Employer: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Location: Madison, Wisconsin

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Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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University of Wisconsin–Madison (UW–Madison), considered one of the world's outstanding public research universities, invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean, School of Nursing.

The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Nursing (SoN), established in 1924, has a mission to develop nurse leaders, innovators, and advocates for the profession and society through research, education, practice, policy, and outreach. The SoN is a leading nursing research institution in Wisconsin and the nation with a history of impact on health through nursing science and education, including neonatal and pediatric nursing, aging research, patient-centered intervention research, and health systems innovation. The SoN is comprised of more than 87 clinical and tenure-track faculty members and 84 staff. The SoN has an enrollment of more than 1,200 pre-nursing and matriculated nursing students, offering the Bachelor of Science in the Nursing major (B.S.N.), Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.), and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (Ph.D.) degrees, as well as five certificate programs and continuing education programs.

The Dean, who reports to the Chancellor through the Provost, serves as the chief academic and executive officer of the School. Responsibilities include overseeing faculty and staff development; managing personnel; budget planning and management; overseeing research, curriculum, and student academic affairs; overseeing facilities and operations; and fundraising and advancement efforts.

Qualifications include an earned research doctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent) in nursing or a related field. If the research doctorate is not in nursing, candidates must hold a graduate degree in nursing. 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. For additional information, please review the full Leadership Profile here.

UW–Madison, the flagship campus of the Universities of Wisconsin, is a major land-grant University committed to excellence in teaching, research, and public service with revenues of $4.9 billion, a student body of over 50,000, faculty/staff of approximately 28,000, and a campus environment that facilitates cross-disciplinary collaborative research. The University has a long-standing commitment to shared governance. UW–Madison is ranked among the top universities in the world and #5 in national research among U.S. universities.

Inquiries, nominations, and applications are invited. Applications should include a curriculum vitae and a cover letter. These materials should be sent electronically to charris@wittkieffer.com. Inquiries may be addressed to the WittKieffer consultants supporting this search, Diane Smith at 267-766-0410, Megan Welch 765-977-1031, or Charlotte Harris at 630-990-5828.

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. The University of Wisconsin promotes excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.

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The university traces its roots to a clause in the Wisconsin Constitution, which decreed that the state should have a prominent public university. In 1848, Nelson Dewey, Wisconsin’s first governor, signed the act that formally created the university, and its first class, with 17 students, met in a Madison school building on February 5, 1849.

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