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Director of the School of Nursing
Norwich University, in partnership with the executive search
firm Scott Healy & Associates, is pleased to invite applications, inquiries, and nominations for the position of
Director of the School of Nursing. Reporting to the Dean of the College of Professional Schools and the Dean of the College
of Graduate and Continuing Studies, the Director will provide leadership, strategic planning, vision, development, and implementation of
academic programs, supporting continued growth, excellence, and success for the School of Nursing (SON). This is an exciting time for the
SON to continue building programs and prepare for the future of nursing and healthcare where technology and new teaching methodologies are
changing the landscape of higher education. The new Director will build on the current success of the SON and its faculty to become a
recognized local and national leader in nursing education. The new director will be a visionary, inclusive, and transformative leader who
can bring diverse groups of faculty, staff, students, alumni, and university and community partners together to advance the SON and its
positive impact on the University and the nursing profession.
Required Qualifications:
- Doctorate in
nursing with Nurse Practitioner Certification. - Active and unencumbered, unrestricted Vermont RN License and APRN license or
eligible for licensure in Vermont. - Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching and scholarship.
- Demonstrated experience working
with colleagues and students from diverse backgrounds. - Experience in curriculum development.
- Experience with
interdisciplinary partnerships. - Administrative experience in higher education or healthcare facilities.
- Full time teaching
experience at a baccalaureate or graduate nursing program. - Teaching experience with distance education/online instruction highly
preferred. - Full time clinical practice experience as an NP.
- Understanding of CCNE accreditation standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Documented leadership experience as a Director, Associate Director, or Assistant
Director of a Nursing program. - Experience leading the CCNE accreditation process.
About the School of
Nursing:
The School of Nursing (SON) at Norwich University is committed to building a diverse faculty, staff, and student
body as it responds to the changing population and educational needs of Vermonters, our nation, and the world. One of five schools within
the College of Professional Schools, it is grounded in innovation, nursing education, and the quality of its faculty. The SON offers the BS
in Nursing and Accelerated BS in Nursing programs. The Director manages the full-time faculty, staff, and adjunct faculty as well as the
physical resources of the School’s lab and simulation facilities. Nursing is one of the largest undergraduate majors and the Director
has an important role maintaining relationships with many regional hospitals, the Vermont Board of Nursing, and CCNE.
Through the
College of Graduate and Continuing Studies, the university offers a fully online RN to BS in Nursing and a newly established Master’s
in Nursing Nurse Practitioner with Certificate tracks for the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
(PMHNP) and Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP). The Director will be instrumental in leading the specialty track
faculty coordinators and collaborating with the College of Graduate and Continuing Studies, which administers the online programs,
positioning the SON for continued growth and success of these new tracks as Nurse Practitioners globally impact the health of
populations.
About Norwich University:
Located in Northfield, VT, Norwich University is a diversified
academic institution that educates residential students – both military and civilian lifestyles – and working adults across the globe.
Norwich offers a broad selection of traditional and distance-learning programs culminating in baccalaureate and master’s degrees, and
graduate certificates. Founded in 1819 by U.S. Army Capt. Alden Partridge, Norwich is the oldest private military college in the country and
the birthplace of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC).
As an institution of higher education, Norwich is dedicated to
learning, emphasizing teamwork, leadership, creativity, and critical thinking and encourages applications from qualified individuals who
will help us achieve this guiding value.
Additional Information:
Norwich University offers a comprehensive
benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, group life and long-term disability insurance, flexible-spending accounts for health
and dependent care, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, employee assistance program, paid time off including parental leave, and
tuition scholarships for eligible employees and their family members.
Applications:
All correspondence should
be directed in confidence to the University’s executive recruitment consultant:
Danan Tsan, Vice President
Scott Healy & Associates
The full and complete application should contain the following information:
1) Cover letter including an overview of your leadership experience
2) CV
3) A list of three professional references
Applications submitted by March 18, 2022 will receive priority consideration. This search will remain open until the
position is filled.
Norwich University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a positive education and
work environment that recognizes and respects the dignity of all students, faculty, and staff. The University takes positive action
to ensure that all applicants for employment are considered, and employees are treated in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
governing non-discrimination on the basis of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, disability, sexual
orientation, age, genetic information or veteran’s status. Reasonable accommodations will be made for the known disability of an
otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at [email protected] for assistance.
All candidates must be U.S. Citizens/Permanent Residents legally
eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. A post offer, pre-employment background check will be
required of the successful candidate.
