Dean, College of Nursing

Position Information

Position Title Dean, College of Nursing Position Number 021418 Salary Range $120,000.00 Position Type Unclassified Staff

Department Information

Ending Effective Date of Temporary Employment Department College Of Nursing

Job Duties

Responsibility / Duty

Provide the administrative leadership to ensure the College of Nursing operates effectively to provide premier educational programs to produce high-quality registered nurses, nurse practitioners, and nurse educators.

Percentage Of Time 50 Responsibility / Duty

Assure that feedback from faculty, staff, students, and community partners invested in the college and campus community is valued and assimilated into decision-making.

Percentage Of Time 10 Responsibility / Duty

Ensure the long-term financial viability of the College of Nursing and its programs, including: strengthening existing and diversified revenue streams, strategically leveraging the college's relationship with public and private partnerships, and capitalizing on fundraising success.

Percentage Of Time 10 Responsibility / Duty

Work cooperatively with university administration to create a sustainable financial platform with variations in state and federal support, changing demographics, and an unpredictable social climate.

Percentage Of Time 5 Responsibility / Duty

Develop innovative, creative, and efficient methods to work with faculty and staff to respond positively and effectively to state and national approval and accreditation requirements

Percentage Of Time 5 Responsibility / Duty

Cultivate and maintain university, community, and state partnerships through collaborative leadership and engagement with the ultimate goal of improving the lives and health of individuals, families, and communities.

Percentage Of Time 5 Responsibility / Duty

Actively support, foster, promote and protect unique programs within the College of Nursing that establish Nicholls State University as a niche market with potential for regional, national, and international prominence.

Percentage Of Time 5 Responsibility / Duty

Attract and retain undergraduate and graduate students in the College of Nursing through positive recruitment endeavors and by strengthening the educational experiences of all students.

Percentage Of Time 5 Responsibility / Duty

Attract, develop, and retain top-tier faculty and staff through collaborative relationships. Continue to develop a community where all members feel valued and have a shared sense of mission.

Percentage Of Time 5

Posting Detail Information

Minimum Experience Required

A minimum of 10 years in higher education within the discipline of nursing, with experience in both undergraduate and graduate degree programs, with a record of strong academic accomplishments, a minimum of 3 to 5 years of progressive administrative and leadership experience, and qualification for tenure within the College of Nursing are required.

Minimum Education Required

An earned doctorate from an institutionally accredited University in the discipline of nursing; PhD preferred.

Minimum Licenses Required

Successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements for registered nurse licensure in the state of Louisiana.

Other Minimum Requirements Test(s) Required Preferred Education

PhD in Nursing

Preferred Experience

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with department heads, faculty, staff, deans from other colleges, the Provost, the President, and other administrators at all levels within the college and university.

Demonstrated knowledge, experience, and success with regulatory bodies and accrediting bodies such as state boards of nursing and the AACN Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Demonstrated knowledge of program development and curriculum building.

Record of excellence in teaching, research/scholarship, and service within the College and profession of nursing.

Preferred Licenses Other Preferred Requirements

The following competencies are preferred in the ideal candidate for the role of Dean of the College of Nursing:

Academic accomplishment: distinguished academic accomplishments qualifying the Dean for the rank of tenured professor.

Academic leadership: demonstrated success in developing and maintaining excellence in academic programming and research, including experience with accrediting agencies and licensing boards; demonstrated innovation in instructional methods; experience in strategic planning and shared governance.

Management experience: expertise in managing personnel and conflict.

Financial expertise: experience with managing complex budgets and resources; experience in fundraising with a vision toward innovative opportunities that benefit the college.

Communication skills: the ability to respectfully and effectively communicate with faculty, staff, students, other members of the administrative team, and outside constituents to clearly articulate the mission, vision, needs, and accomplishments of the College.

Networking and team-building skill: the ability to work internally and externally to develop relationships and partnerships with other academic institutions, healthcare facilities, and businesses to advance the teaching, clinical, and research needs of the College.

Additionally, the following characteristics are desirable in the ideal candidate:

Positive, energetic thought leader/critical thinker with excellent written and verbal communication skills; broad knowledge base and practice in innovative, engaging teaching pedagogy; proven record of turning ideas into action, committed to student success for all students; strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills; creative, enjoys freedom of thought; thrives on new ideas and implementing change; evidence of being a self-starter with a proven record of initiative; enjoys a fast paced environment; listens carefully and well; intellectually curious; teachable.

Physical Demands

Travel required to attend local, regional, state, and national meetings to conduct the business of the University and the College of Nursing. Some after-hours and weekend work required while serving as a representative of the University and College of Nursing.

Employment Year Fiscal Year If Grant Period or Specified Period selected, please specify begin date If Grant Period or Specified Period selected, please specify end date Employment Basis Full-time Proposed Ending Date (for faculty and grant funded positions) Posting Date 10/19/2026 Closing Date 11/18/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Quick Link for Postings <