Job Description

Title: Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Mennonite College of Nursing
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (ADA) provides strategic and operational leadership for the academic mission of MCN. Reporting to the dean of the college and working closely with program directors and lead coordinators, faculty, staff, and university partners, the ADA serves as the facilitator and coordinator for the program directors to ensure compliance with academic policies, manage program evaluation to ensure that Illinois State University (ISU) maintains high-quality academic programs, ensure compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements, and serve as a champion and leader for excellence in instruction and curriculum design across all modalities of instructional delivery. The ADA serves as the chair of the Departmental Faculty Status Committee (DFSC) and thus leads all evaluations of annual performance portfolios and tenure and promotion cases. Additionally, the ADA provides leadership and oversight to the Simulation Learning Center. The ADA serves as a key member of the college’s leadership team and acts on behalf of the dean on academic matters as assigned.

University Benefit Highlights

- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life

- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options

- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents

- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks

- Paid benefit time

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$160K - $165K annual salary

Required Qualifications

1. Doctoral degree in nursing or related field (master’s degree in nursing required if doctorate is not in nursing)
2. Collegiate administrative and academic experience relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the position
3. Excellent oral and written communication skills
4. Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff and administrators within the College and University
5. Strong commitment to quality academic programming, student achievement, faculty development, and overall College and University success
6. Proven potential for scholarly productivity and data analytical skills
7. Rank of associate professor or professor required
8. Licensed Registered Nurse, with license in Illinois (or eligible to be licensed in Illinois)

Preferred Qualifications

None

Work Hours

Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm. Occasional evening and weekends as needed.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
2. Remain at a workstation for extended periods.
3. Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.

Proposed Starting Date

July 2027

Required Applicant Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Reference list of at least 3 professional references with contact information

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Contact Information for Applicants

Linda Haddad,
lghadd1@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.