Assistant Dean / Academic Rank DOQ

Requisition Details

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement:

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location Lincoln, NE Requisition Number: 2026 - 226 Department CON-Lincoln Division 50000659 Business Unit(College/Institute) College of Nursing FTE:

1.0

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular Work Schedule M-F 8-5 Requisition Category Operations Requisition Title Assistant Dean / Academic Rank DOQ Job Title/Academic Rank Assistant Dean / Academic Rank DOQ Additional Requisition Title Appointment Type M1 - REG ACAD ADMIN SAL Salary Range Salary Commensurate with Experience Job/EEO Category Executive, Administrative and Managerial Job Requisition Begin Date 06/04/2026

Position Qualification

Position Summary

Primary Responsibilities

The Assistant Dean provides administrative leadership (0.50 FTE) with negotiated allocations for teaching, research/scholarship, service, and practice, based on the needs of the division.

Administrative Leadership

• Cultivate an environment that supports faculty, staff, and students in achieving academic and professional excellence.
• Maintain transparent and responsive communication across the Division and College.
• Implement and evaluate strategic initiatives consistent with the College's mission and strategic plan.
• Promote innovation in education, research, and clinical practice while ensuring compliance with university, accrediting, and regulatory standards.

Academic Oversight

• Oversee course quality, scheduling, and curriculum delivery across programs.
• Support faculty development, mentorship, and adherence to workload, promotion, and tenure policies.
• Coordinate recruitment, retention, and evaluation of faculty and staff.

Student and Community Engagement

• Ensure student success, belonging, and policy adherence through proactive collaboration with academic and student services.
• Represent the College in community partnerships, alumni engagement, and clinical affiliations, ensuring alignment with academic and professional standards.

Fiscal and Operational Management

• Collaborate with administrative leadership to manage division budgets, space, and resources effectively.
• Uphold principles of fiscal responsibility, stewardship, and strategic resource utilization.

The Assistant Dean plays a pivotal role in advancing the College's mission-educating the next generation of nursing leaders while fostering scholarship, innovation, and community impact.

Required Qualifications

• Holds a doctoral degree in nursing or a related field and a graduate degree with a major in nursing.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in academic leadership role.
• Possess experience and demonstrate skills in administration, interpersonal relations, teaching, and curriculum development, as well as demonstrated scholarly activity.
• Proven leadership experience in program, faculty, and staff development.
• Able to motivate and build consensus among faculty and staff.
• Effective communicator.
• Creative problem solver.
• Ability to manage conflict resolution.
• Must be registered to practice nursing in Nebraska and demonstrate professional leadership activity in professional organizations.
• Terms of employment are in keeping with current University of Nebraska policy.
• Eligible for UNMC graduate faculty status.

Supplemental Qualifications

Working Environment & Physical Requirements

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The information provided below best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed.

Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Office environment, Clinical environment Other working environment

N/A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

Bending, stooping, twisting Occasionally Crawling Occasionally Driving Occasionally Kneeling Up to 2 hours Reaching Occasionally Sitting Occasionally Standing Occasionally Squatting Occasionally Walking Occasionally

EXPOSURES

Atmospheric No Blood/body fluids Yes Chemical hazards No Working on or around moving machinery No Electrical current No Noise No Changes of temperature/humidity No Wear PPE Yes Work with laboratory animals No Radiation Operating hand/power tools No If you answered yes to any area above, please explain

Clinical setting

Hand/Wrists

Fine Manipulation NA Repetitive Motion NA Grasping NA If you selected any area above, please explain

Addtional

Describe any other aspects and demands of the job not listed in this description.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents

• C.V.

Requisition Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have, or will you possess in the near future, a Doctoral degree in the area(s) identified in this posting?

• Yes

• No

• • How did you hear about this position?

• Careerlink

• Employee Referral

• HERC

• Indeed

• Job Fair

• Lincoln Journal Star

• Linkedin

• Omaha World Herald

• UNMC Job Site

• Facebook

• NEWorks

• Handshake

• Other

• • If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.

(Open Ended Question)