Dean, College of Allied Health & Nursing

Job Description

The Dean of the College of Allied Health & Nursing will provide innovative, equity-minded and creative leadership to fulfill the vision of the college to prepare tomorrow's leaders through state-of-the art skills, critical thinking, ethical decision making, cultural competence and lifelong leadership development. The Dean serves as the chief administrative and executive officer for the college and reports directly to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. The Dean will oversee academic programs and maintain external accreditations; provide academic and administrative planning and budgeting; interpret & administer collective bargaining agreements; implement college and university policies; recruit, develop and evaluate faculty and staff; maintain positive student relations; fundraise and procure grants; maintain and develop external connections, advisory boards, collaboration and partnership; provide oversight for procurement and maintenance of college technology and facilities; promote, develop and encourage equity-minded and racially just programming and supports; and mentor department chairpersons. The Dean also oversees several public serving disciplinary centers and services, including the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Center for Rural Behavioral Health, Greater Mankato Mental Health Hub, Center for Communication Sciences and Disorders, Public Dental Clinic, Maverick Family Nursing Simulation Center, Health Commons at Pond, Rec N' Read Program, Glen Taylor Nursing Institute for Family and Society, and Center for Sport and Performance Psychology.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. or other terminal degree in a discipline appropriate to the College (Conferred on an official transcript at the time of application).
• Combination of higher education administrative experience (with increasing levels of responsibility, at the level of department chair or higher).
• Faculty experience (commensurate with tenure and promotion to the rank of professor), with a track record of successful experience and accomplishments in teaching excellence and innovation and research/scholarly/creative endeavors.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering and advancing inclusive practices in curriculum, communities, and engagements.
• Demonstrated experience and ability in faculty and staff supervision and management.
• Demonstrated ability to promote student learning through innovative curriculum design and pedagogical practices focused on high impact student experiences.
• Demonstrated abilities and experiences managing department, unit, and/or collegiate budgets and knowledge of fiscal landscape including challenges and opportunities in higher education.
• Demonstrated commitment to leading and supporting academic program quality, including experience with program accreditation, at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate relationships and to develop public and private partnerships, with a variety of external stakeholders and constituencies to generate resources and support for the college.
• Exceptional oral and written communication and presentation skills

Preferred Qualification

• Professional Licensure/Certification: As appropriate to the position holder's discipline
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from a wide range of diverse backgrounds and to foster a professional environment that is inclusive, respectful, and equitable for all.
• Knowledge of current and emerging student populations and trends in all disciplines represented in the college portfolio.
• Record of identifying and securing grants, contracts, and/or gifts from state or federal agencies, foundations, private donors, and other funding sources.
• Experience overseeing and delivering public services via revenue generating centers, clinics and institutes.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, develop, and/or lead a cross-functional team.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead in a collective bargaining and/or shared governance environment.
• Ability to engage in professional leadership and service, as a senior academic administrator, at the state, regional, national, and international levels to advance strategic directions.

Application Procedures:

A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee.

• Cover Letter
• Non-Photo Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Contact Information for three (3) references
• Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree
• A brief (no more than one-page) response to the following: Provide a specific example from your professional or academic experience that demonstrates your ability to work effectively with individuals from a wide range of diverse backgrounds. In your response, describe the actions you took to foster an environment that was inclusive, respectful, and equitable for all. What was the outcome, and what did you learn from the experience?