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Dean of the College of Health Sciences
•30 days ago
Hours | Full-time |
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Location | Havre, MT Havre, Montana |
About this job
Montana State University – Northern invites
applications and nominations for the Dean of the College of
Health Sciences. The university seeks an energetic,
people-oriented, inspiring, and visionary educator who can lead the
new College of Health Sciences, which includes Nursing, Allied
Health (previously the Department of Nursing), and Health
Promotion. The Dean will have a key role in the formation of the
College and its programs. The Dean also will serve as the
Director of Nursing.
Complete information is available in the Search
Profile at http://myersmcrae.com/skins/userfiles/files/MSUN-HS.pdf.
The Opportunity – The Montana Board of Regents
and the Commissioner of Higher Education have approved the creation
of a College of Health Sciences at MSU-Northern. The Dean will
oversee the current health science and nursing programs while
directing the development of the College and its
programs.
The Department of Nursing provides professional nursing
education for a diverse student population by promoting
student-centered and culturally enriched environments that foster
students' success and by utilizing healthcare partnerships that
expand learning experiences across North Central Montana and
beyond.
MSU-Northern offers two nursing programs: The Associate of
Science in Nursing and the RN-BSN Completion. In Fall 2016, the
program had 149 students enrolled: 60 nursing and 89 pre-nursing
ADN.
Following a rigorous evaluation in the fall of 2015,
MSU-Northern was granted continuing accreditation for its
baccalaureate and associate degree nursing programs. Accreditation
Commission for Education in Nursing's (ACEN) announcement of this
full accreditation is a reflection of its review and evaluation of
the University's rural frontier nursing educational practices and
the commitment of its faculty. The next evaluation will be in
2021.
Nursing courses are delivered in multiple formats: face-to-face,
online, hybrid (combination of face-to-face and online), and
distant technologies.
The ASN courses are predominately face-to-face and the RN-BSN
Completion courses are primarily online with only two required
clinicals completed in the student's geographical area.
The College also offers a Bachelor of Science degree and a minor
in Health Promotion. This multifaceted community health degree
incorporates health and fitness, education, communication,
psychology, and business management. In Fall 2016, the program had
31 students.
In the fall of 2016, two allied health programs were
initiated: phlebotomy and emergency care. These new
programs are certificate programs initiated under a TAACCT 4 grant
and are part of the new College of Health Sciences.
The Dean reports directly to the Provost and Vice Chancellor for
Academic Affairs and sits on the Deans' Council. Serving as the
academic officer for the Health Sciences programs, the Dean is
responsible for advancing the two nursing degree programs, health
promotion degree program, and the allied health certificate
programs and their continuing success.
General Responsibilities of the Dean
Administration
Participates in the governance and committee work of the
College, as necessary
Interprets and implements the administration policies, rules,
regulations, and recommendations of the College and University, The
Montana Board of Nursing, and ACEN
Serves as primary contact and develops relationships with
business, industry, other educational providers, and community
agencies
Maintains open communication with clinical agencies and
state/national accreditation agencies to update programs for better
student training and placement
Provides leadership in securing off-site facilities for
clinical instruction
Coordinates programs on multiple campus satellites
Develops and administers assigned budget allocation and other
long-range planning details to achieve college objectives
Endorses strong ethical conduct
Attends faculty/staff meetings for advisement regarding college
procedures and regulations
Resolves staff and/or student problems following program,
appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreements, and institutional
policies
Faculty
Orients, guides, assigns, and evaluates all college staff
Recommends faculty appointments and provides input on all full
time and part-time instructors
Computes faculty load (working with Chairs) and plans teaching
assignments
Fosters professional development of students and faculty
Actively engages faculty and students in research projects
Mentors faculty
Student
Assists with the recruitment of students
Increases diversity programming for Native Americans and
international populations
Advises pre-nursing students, as needed
Coordinates and supervises the admission of students into the
programs
Serves as the point of contact for student inquiries and
concerns
Reviews and revises the college catalog pertaining to the
health sciences programs each year
Curriculum
Expands programming to include other healthcare
disciplines
Promotes evidence-based practice strategies
Resources
Provides opportunities for in-service and conference
attendance
Program
Completes assessment processes to develop, promote, and
evaluate programs to achieve its goals
Qualifications - A doctoral degree in nursing
or related field is required, ABD candidates will be
considered. If the doctoral degree is not in nursing, a
master's degree in nursing is required. The successful
candidate must have administrative experience in higher education,
with a minimum of five years of teaching in associate or
baccalaureate programs. The candidate must have at least two
years of U.S. nursing clinical experience and a minimum of three to
four years working in the U.S.
Candidate must have experience working directly with licensing
and accrediting bodies. RN licensure in the state of Montana is
required within the first six months of employment.
Other qualifications include:
Credentials and experience necessary for an administrative
appointment
Ability to develop and enhance relationships with alumni and
other external constituencies
Ability to create resources through partnering, grant writing
and fundraising
Outstanding written and oral communication skills
Experience with program assessment and accreditation
Experience with curriculum development/revision
Commitment to shared faculty governance
Proven commitment to the recruitment and retention of
outstanding and diverse faculty and students
Ability to work in a fast-paced college overseeing and managing
major projects, multiple priorities, and deadlines
Preferred qualifications include:
Proven experience with conflict resolution activities
Successful experience with establishing and/or maintaining
community partnerships
Experience with tribal communities
Experience with union/collective bargaining units
Experience as a chair, director, or dean
Montana State University – Northern - Montana
State University-Northern is north central Montana's comprehensive
university and serves more than 1,200 students. The University
offers programs and services at the certificate, associate's,
bachelor's, and master's levels. In addition to its campus in
Havre, MSU-Northern has educational centers in Great Falls
(co-located with Great Falls College MSU) and in Lewistown.
Degree programs range from teacher education to engineering
technology, emphasizing both technology and liberal arts education.
MSU-Northern programs are in the disciplines of business, nursing,
engineering and mechanical technology, teacher education, natural
sciences, and humanities. Applied research and service functions
are aligned with many of the university's disciplines and respond
directly to the region's economic and societal needs.
Specializing in serving a large geographic region, MSU-Northern
serves an area that includes five Native American reservations,
along with Montana's smallest and largest towns. The University
functions as an important cultural resource and continuing
education center.
Havre, Montana - Havre is the county seat of
Hill County and Montana's eighth largest city, with a population of
approximately 10,000. Located approximately 45 miles south of the
Canadian border, Havre is surrounded by the diverse geography of
the Milk River, golden wheat fields, and the rising peaks of the
Bears Paw Mountains, which tower several thousand feet above the
rolling plains.
Havre is known for its steadfastness, deep-rooted family values,
and its small town ideals. The friendly community prides itself as
an ideal place to raise a family, start a business, or
retire.
The city serves as a wholesale distribution and retail center
for communities within 150 miles. Northern Montana Health Care, a
comprehensive system of medical services, is one of Havre's largest
employers.
A low crime rate, a well-maintained park system, city recreation
programs, solid financial and commercial institutions, an
award-winning health care system, education systems that stand on
excellence, shopping, dining, and warm friendly people make this
agricultural community a great place to live and work.
Application and Nomination Process -
Confidential inquiries are welcomed and nominations are
invited.
To apply - Applications must include:
1) Letter of interest
2) Curriculum vitae
3) At least five references with full contact and email
information (References will not be contacted without consent from
applicant.)
Submit applications to MSUN@myersmcrae.com.
The search remains open until the position is filled. Review of
materials is underway.
Nominations should include contact and email information for the
individual being nominated. Submit nominations to MSUN-nominate@myersmcrae.com.
Kenny Daugherty, President of Myers
McRae Executive Search and Consulting, is assisting MSUN
with this search.
Myers McRae Executive Search and Consulting
515 Mulberry Street, Suite 200, Macon, Georgia 31201
(478) 330-6222 | www.myersmcrae.com
Montana State University-Northern is committed to providing a
working and learning environment free from discrimination. As such,
the University does not discriminate in the admission, access to or
conduct of its educational programs and activities nor in its
employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color,
religion, national origin, ethnicity, creed, service in the
uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran
status, gender, age, political beliefs, marital or family status,
pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information,
gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation or
preference. In support of the University's mission to be inclusive
and diverse, applications from qualified minorities, women,
veterans and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged.
Montana State University - Northern makes reasonable
accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an
applicant's ability to compete in the hiring process or an
employee's ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance
with the Montana Veteran's Employment Preference Act, MSU-Northern
provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans,
and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran's
preference or request accommodation, contact the Office of Human
Resources, PO Box 7751, Montana State University-Northern, Havre,
MT 59501; 406-265-4147; http://www.msun.edu/hr/forms/EmployPref.pdf
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