Dean of Saint Lukes College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Rockhurst University is accepting applications for the Dean for the Saint Luke’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences. Rockhurst is a welcoming and inclusive private Catholic, Jesuit institution with a strong mission aligned with the core values of healthcare and health sciences. The College is known for its innovative teaching using a broad range of active learning experiences, close faculty-student interactions, and our strong mission focused on service, advocacy, and leadership. The faculty have established close relationships with many community partners, enabling community-based service learning for students and clinical practice opportunities for students and faculty.  Rockhurst students often receive commendations for excellence in academics, professionalism, commitment to social justice, and leadership. Additional details about our programs are available on the website: https://www.rockhurst.edu/saint-lukes-college

The Dean serves as the chief academic and administrative officer for all programs and schools under the College. Responsibilities include administrative functions; direct development and implementation of a shared mission, vision, and strategic plan for the College; engage in recruitment, development and evaluation of faculty and staff members to promote academic excellence; coordinate with Enrollment Management to guide student recruitment activities and management of enrollment; coordinate with the Provost and Dean’s Council to develop and manage all budget areas under the College; provide oversight of curricular and accreditation activities; foster university and community partnerships that provide student opportunity and institutional support; represent the College to both internal and external constituents; and foster collegiality in a shared governance environment supportive of the Jesuit Catholic values and traditions.

Position requirements:

• PH.D. or Ed.D. or other terminal degree is required.
• Minimum of five years of prior administrative experience leading multiple health and sciences and human services programs.
• Minimum of ten years of full-time faculty experience in higher education, preferably at a four-year institution.
• Prior experience leading strategic planning at the college or university level.
• Prior success building partnerships and leading new program initiatives inside and outside of the institution.
• Prior experience with accreditation activities, preferably with the Higher Learning Commission and other professional accreditation agencies and managing adherence to standards.
• Prior experience implementing best practices in health science education.
• Strong organizational analytical, planning, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of individuals.
• Evidence working to build a strong shared governance structure and build strong working teams.
• Experience with faculty governance.

Full-time Rockhurst employees enjoy an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Free undergraduate and graduate classes for employees - 6 credit hour limit per semester
• Free undergraduate classes for spouses and dependent children
• Vacation and sick time along with 15 paid holidays
• Positive work environment
• Leadership and development opportunities

Applicants should submit a cover letter with salary expectations and three professional references. Rockhurst cannot accept any application materials (resumes, cover letters, etc.) by email, mail, or walk-in. All applications and application materials must be submitted through our online application system.

Rockhurst University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Rockhurst uses E-Verify.