Description
INDIANA UNIVERSITY NORTHWEST SCHOOL OF NURSING
POSITION DESCRIPTION DIRECTOR
SCHOOL OF NURSING
SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Director of the School of Nursing holds the responsibility for Nursing’s academic enterprise on the campus. The director’s position involves both the School of Nursing and campus-specific responsibilities. The director provides leadership for the School of Nursing and, in that capacity, reports to the Dean of the College of Health and Human Services, who reports to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. The director is a member of the campus faculty organization and the local campus nursing council and participates in faculty governance as an elected or appointed member.
FUNCTIONS
1. Responsible for the operational management of the nursing program and its services
2. Directs and supervises the nursing staff
3. Oversees strategic planning for the School of Nursing as related to the campus and College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) mission and goals
4. Represents the campus, School, and the profession to various communities and constituencies and in professionally related activities
5. Collaborates with regional health care service executives on mutually beneficial issues surrounding healthcare and nursing education
6. Facilitates the development, implementation, and evaluation of the infrastructure for the School of Nursing
7. Oversees development and management of resources for nursing in consultation with the Dean of the CHHS
8. Provides leadership for faculty in achieving academic excellence and maintaining accreditation standards
9. Promotes and maintains communication with faculty, staff, and administrators
10. Teaches and maintains scholarly productivity as appropriate
Requirements
The Director of the School of Nursing holds the responsibility for Nursing’s academic enterprise on the campus. The director’s position involves both the School of Nursing and campus-specific responsibilities. The director provides leadership for the School of Nursing and, in that capacity, reports to the Dean of the College of Health and Human Services, who reports to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. The director is a member of the campus faculty organization and the local campus nursing council and participates in faculty governance as an elected or appointed member.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstration of a strong background of administrative experience in a complex organization
Record of teaching and scholarly achievement appropriate to a tenured faculty appointment at a senior professorial rank
Documentation of significant contributions to nursing higher education
Knowledge of current issues in health care, nursing, and higher education
Positive vision for nursing in a changing health care system and a varied society
Evidence of highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
Licensed as a registered nurse in Indiana or eligible for endorsement.
Earned doctorate (PhD or DNP), nursing major preferred. If a doctorate is not in nursing, a master’s in nursing is required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Leadership or administrative experience in an academic setting (e.g., department chair, program director, or associate dean).
Experience with curriculum development, program accreditation, and strategic planning.
Demonstrated ability in budget management, faculty development, and student advisement.
Familiarity with accreditation standards (e.g., CCNE, ACEN) and regulatory compliance.
Experience with interprofessional education and clinical partnerships.
Advanced certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring.
