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Illinois State University seeks a strategic and innovative academic leader committed to the mission, vision, and values outlined in the University’s strategic plan. The dean is the chief academic and executive officer of the college, providing vision and leadership in the context of shared governance. The dean leads the development and implementation of the college’s strategic future, and reports to the provost, who also serves as vice president for academic affairs. The dean’s overarching responsibilities are to develop an effective collegial environment that supports excellence in teaching, scholarship and service and advances the profession of nursing. The dean facilitates collaborations within the college, university, and broader community. The dean provides leadership that advances the University’s commitments through extramural funding as well as internal and external partnerships. The dean provides leadership and support efforts to advance equity, diversity, access, and belonging to effectively serve all students, faculty and staff in the college. The dean must be committed to continued excellence in undergraduate and graduate nursing education; faculty support for scholarship and research activities, including extramural funding; and partnerships with regional hospitals and healthcare facilities. The dean will engage college faculty, staff and students in developing a shared plan for the future of the college and its role in the broader mission of the University.

In anticipation of possible openings in the Mennonite College of Nursing at Illinois State University throughout the academic year and summer sessions, a pool of qualified persons interested in the undergraduate non-tenure-track teaching positions is maintained. Applications are accepted continuously for non-tenure-track positions and reviewed as vacancies become available.

Part-time professional nursing opportunity to facilitate and assist with simulations in an academic environment.

Multiple opportunities exist with flexible schedules.